Jesus Confronts Commitment Issues - Ruth 1:15-18

Scripture

Ruth 1:15–18 “15 “Look,” said Naomi, “your sister-in-law is going back to her people and her gods. Go back with her.” 16 But Ruth replied, “Don’t urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God. 17 Where you die I will die, and there I will be buried. May the Lord deal with me, be it ever so severely, if even death separates you and me.” 18 When Naomi realized that Ruth was determined to go with her, she stopped urging her.”

Ruth Story and Summary

Introductory Tragedy

Following Through on Commitment

Redemption through the Redeemer

Kinsman redeemer was this role played by a male relative of a family with no male leadership and they would be able to do the necessary functions of society for them.

Jesus Christ Is Committed To You

The perfect example of commitment is shown through the life of Christ and the Scriptures. We see that Jesus is not just committed to the will of His Father, but together, the Trinity works in commitment to God’s people.

To be a child of God means we have the commitment of a Father, Friend, and Helper who has can do no wrong and will never fail to stay committed.

If we look at the whole story of Israel we see how His commitment is often maintained regardless of the amount of sin Israel commits.

We Need To Respond To His Commitment

Do we respond with rejection or commitment?

Jesus often spoke in a dichotomous manner contrasting the kingdom of God with the way of the world.

Furthermore, the apostles would teach and reinforce this truth.

What does Jesus expect from us?

Commitment isn’t being our best all of the time. It’s about a willingness to stick with the relationship. It’s the conscious choice to fight through challenges and feelings to belong to someone.