SUMMARY OF RUTH 1:19-22
Naomi and Ruth traveled to Bethlehem where the people were excited to see Naomi return. Naomi changes her name to Mara because the Lord has afflicted her and made her bitter. They arrived as the barley harvest was beginning.
QUESTIONS FOR RUTH 1:19-22
12 ) She is bitter. She believes the Lord has afflicted her and brought misfortune upon her. She renames herself to reflect her feelings.
13 ) When life hands you many misfortunes, most people are jaded, bitter, and angry. They do blame God for their losses and hardships, and Naomi’s reaction is one most of us would have. It’s human nature. Who wants to suffer and lose as much as Naomi has?
14 ) Financial troubles mainly.
CONCLUSIONS TO WORDGO RUTH 1:19-22
You can tell the Bible is real because nothing is sugarcoated. We read Naomi’s true feelings of bitterness and feel how hopeless she has become. She is not joyful that she has returned to her homeland — only bitter. This is how most of us would feel. Now, we’ll see God turn all of this around from sadness to joy.