Turn The Page
“At The Beginning”
Ruth 1

As we enter 2024, we “turn the page” to another year.

Resolutions 
45% of people will make resolutions.
Ages 19-34 are the most likely to make resolutions.
Making three resolutions is the most common.

What percentage of people keep their resolutions?
7%
18%
1%
26%

God has resolved to create something great from our ordinary lives.

Ruth 1

“Everyone did what was right in his own eyes.” – Judges 21:25

Cycle of unfaithfulness
God’s people do what they want
God brings discipline 
God’s people cry out for mercy
God responds with grace to rescue His people

It’s easy to assume God’s loyalty to me is based on my behavior.

My loyalty to God is the path for me to encounter God’s loyalty.

Bethlehem to Moab

Elimelech & Naomi
• Mahlon
• Chilion

Elimelech & Naomi
• Mahlon & Ruth
• Chilion & Orpah

Elimelech & Naomi
• Mahlon & Ruth
• Chilion & Orpah 

Back to Bethlehem

Cycle of unfaithfulness
God’s people do what they want
God brings discipline 
God’s people cry out for mercy
God responds with grace to rescue His people

Ruth made a resolution. – Ruth 1:17

“And they came to Bethlehem at the beginning of barley harvest.” – Ruth 1:22

Our loyalty to God is the path for us to encounter God’s loyalty.

What does loyalty to God look like for you?