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A Crisis at Home!
Ruth 1.
Three deaths
Two sons
Her Husband
Illustration of a Crisis - when it rains it pours.
Dad passes away and both sons!
The five Sullivan brothers were World War II sailors who, serving together on the USS Juneau (CL-52), were all killed in action on its sinking around November 13, 1942.
The five brothers, the sons of Thomas (1883–1965) and Alleta Sullivan (1895–1972) of Waterloo, Iowa, were:
George Thomas Sullivan, 27 (born December 14, 1914), Gunner's Mate Second Class (George had been previously discharged in May 1941 as Gunner's Mate Third Class.)
Francis Henry "Frank" Sullivan, 26 (born February 18, 1916), Coxswain (Frank had been previously discharged in May 1941 as Seaman First Class.)
Class.)Francis Henry "Frank" Sullivan, 26 (born February 18, 1916), Coxswain (Frank had been previously discharged in May 1941 as Seaman First Class.)Joseph
Eugene "Joe" Sullivan, 24 (born August 28, 1918), Seaman Second ClassMadison Abel "Matt" Sullivan, 23 (born November 8, 1919), Seaman Second ClassAlbert Leo "Al" Sullivan, 20 (born July 8, 1922), Seaman Second Class
Joseph Eugene "Joe" Sullivan, 24 (born August 28, 1918), Seaman Second Class
Madison Abel "Matt" Sullivan, 23 (born November 8, 1919), Seaman Second Class
Albert Leo "Al" Sullivan, 20 (born July 8, 1922), Seaman Second Class
Tonight I want to begin our study in the wonderful book of Ruth.
Within this portion of Scripture we find one of the greatest pictures of grace presented in the Bible.
This biblical account focuses on three main characters:
Ruth, a pagan girl from Moab who received an abundant measure of grace;
Naomi, her mother-in-law, who found herself away from God and in desperate need of returning;
Boaz, a kinsman of Naomi’s who provided hope and redemption for them as they returned to Bethlehem.
The central theme of Ruth is the unmerited favor and grace of God to those who are undeserving.
The opening verses that we have read tonight give us insight to the conditions of Moab and the dangers associated with dwelling there.
We find that Elimelech had decided to move his family from Bethlehem to the land of Moab, just across the Jordan River to the east of the land of promise.
Moab was not a place that was favorable to those who trusted the Lord.
The environment of Moab created an atmosphere that made it difficult to live for the Lord and continue to serve Him.
It was a land inhabited by those who worshipped idols and served strange gods, descendents of Moab, the son of Lot born out of an ungodly relationship with his daughter.
They were a rebellious and sinful people who attacked and sought to defeat Israel as they journeyed in the wilderness.
The world in which we live appeals to the flesh, but in the end, it always brings devastation and defeat.
God declared in - Moab is my washpot; viewed as a filthy and despised vessel used by slaves to wash the feet of a conquering victor.
The world in which we live appeals to the flesh, but in the end, it always brings devastation and defeat.
As we begin our study, I want to examine the reality of dwelling in a foreign land as we consider: The Truth about Moab.
Crisis at Home started with a :
I.
A Destitute Land
A. A Famine of Food –
These were desperate times for the people of Israel and the other nations around them.
We find that there was a famine in the land.
They faced shortages concerning their food resources caused by an extended period of drought.
Simply obtaining enough food and provisions to survive was a difficult and overwhelming task.
B. A Famine of Faithfulness –
We also discover that this was during the days when the judges ruled.
That may seem insignificant, but we must understand the philosophy of life during that time.
judges
Men were not concerned with living according to the Word or ways of God.
They did that which was right in their eyes, that which was accepted of society.
Men were not concerned with living according to the Word or ways of God.
They did that which was right in their eyes, that which was accepted of society.
Would you not agree that we are living in such a time again today?
Most are not concerned with right or wrong.
They are not concerned with living in a manner that pleases the Lord.
They live according to what they view as being right in their eyes.
“If it feels good, do it!”
Would you not agree that we are living in such a time again today?
Most are not concerned with right or wrong.
They are not concerned with living in a manner that pleases the Lord.
They live according to what they view as being right in their eyes.
“If it feels good, do it!”
Illustration - no boundries - open marriages, gay and lesbian normalizations etc...
What about the Christians - relocate to another town w/o first considering what God thinks.
Job change, church attendance, tithing etc.....
C. A Famine of Favor –
C. A Famine of Favor –
In that day Israel no longer regarded the Lord or His ways, living only to please the flesh, and they paid a heavy price for their sinful living.
The land of milk and honey was no longer producing its abundance.
God had removed His hand of favor and the people were suffering from His absence in their lives.
I am not a prophet of doom and I certainly don’t assume that every tragedy that humanity faces is the result of God’s judgment.
However, we would be foolish and untruthful to deny the fact that turning away from the Lord is without consequence.
America is suffering a famine of favor!
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A Deceptive Land -
And the name of the man was Elimelech, and the name of his wife Naomi, and the name of his two sons Mahlon and Chilion, Ephrathites of Bethlehemjudah.
And they came into the country of Moab, and continued there.
Let’s consider:
A. Their Lineage –
Elimelech brought his family from the land of his fathers, the land of promise.
He dwelt in Bethlehem-Judah.
Bethlehem means “house of bread.”
Judah means “praise.”
Granted there was a famine in the land, but Elimelech made a conscious decision to abandon the blessing and praise of God for a land of idolatry and sinful lusts.
He could not claim ignorance for his decision.
His lineage was in Bethlehem.
It is also interesting to note that Elimelech means “my God is king.”
Each time that his name was mentioned it was a testimony to the power and ability of God and yet he failed to trust Him.
He focused on the temporary trial rather than the eternal God! Have we not been guilty of the same?
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B. Their Longing –
As I considered this passage I was saddened by the decision of Elimelech, but I do want to give him the benefit of the doubt.
We find in V.1 that he had planned to sojourn in Moab.
That has the idea of “a temporary stay; a temporary dwelling.”
He should have trusted God, but he had not planned on staying in Moab.
He was just going for a while and planned to return to Bethlehem.
Many today have a genuine desire to serve the Lord and really don’t plan on getting caught up in the lure and pleasures of the world.
They may wander from the Lord, but there is no real desire to abandon Him al- together.
This is a dangerous decision to make.
Satan will never show the end result of sin.
He only shows that which appeals to the flesh.
Many have fallen and are no longer serving the Lord, but they did not set out to abandon God altogether.
They had only planned to enjoy life a bit.
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