The document summarizes the story of Naomi from the book of Ruth in the Bible. It describes the sequence of events in Naomi's life: she and her family left their home during a famine and moved to Moab, where both her sons died, leaving her without any family. Feeling she had nothing left, Naomi decided to return to her homeland, but asked her daughters-in-law to stay behind. Ruth insisted on going with Naomi. When they arrived, Naomi declared her name was now "Mara," meaning "bitter," because she had left her homeland as a woman with a family but returned empty and alone. The document warns about allowing bitterness to damage relationships with God, others,

1. ARE YOU BETTER OR BITTER?RUTH CHAPTER 1September 8, 2010Senior Pastor/Teacher: Spencer T. O’Neal

2. Naomi- her name literally means pleasant Sequence of Events in the Life of NaomiA recession hits the land

3. Her husband decides to leave Judah

4. She submits to her husband’s authority

5. Her husband decides to go to Moab

6. Her husband dies 10 years later

7. Her two sons marry women from MoabPg 1

8. Sequence of Events in the Life of Naomi (cont.)Both sons die 10 years laterNaomi lost everything she left with JudahNaomi hears that God is blessing JudahNaomi decides to leave Moab and head back to JudahThey took the road that lead back to JudahPg 1

9. Sequence of Events in the Life of Naomi (cont.)On the way back to Judah, told both daughters-in-law to return home.Orpah decides to leave Naomi.Ruth enters into covenant with Naomi.The two of them continued their Journey.When they arrived in Judah, the entire community was excited.Pg 1