Some Hard Paths We Choose

 Ruth: Finding God in the ordinary

Some of the hardest decisions we make aren't the reckless ones; they're the ones that made complete sense at the time. This Sunday, we open the book of Ruth, a story set in one of the darkest seasons in Israel's history.

We meet a man who considered his options, chose the obvious one, and led his family in the wrong direction without knowing it. We also meet a woman who made one of the most remarkable turns in the entire Bible.

If you've ever made a choice that seemed completely reasonable and still cost you more than you expected, this message is for you. Because the obvious choice can still be the wrong one, and it's never too late to change direction!

Series: Ruth: Finding God in the ordinary
Speaker: Jeremy Norton
Scripture: Ruth 1:1–18

Timestamps
00:00 - Have you ever made a decision that cost you, even though it wasn’t a reckless decision?
04:48 - The book of Ruth opens during a challenging time in Israel’s history known as the Judges
07:39 - Let’s pause to walk through some of the unstated details
10:21 - Look at verse 6
12:26 - And Ruth foreshadows this through her commitment to Naomi
13:34 - As we reflect on this contrast of these two choices, it’s striking how ordinary Elimelech’s mistake was
15:10 - Because Ruth’s choice is a picture of what saving faith looks like
16:03 - So, what kind of choices are you facing the consequences of in this season?
17:25 - Elimelech’s move made sense, and it just cost him everything
18:11 - Prayer
18:49 - Updates
19:54 - Connecting Questions

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