Take Me to Bethlehem
Join Pastor Jordan Deane as he walks us through the story of Ruth and how her search for bread led her to be part of the story of Jesus, the Bread of Life
- Famine Defined:
- Famine represents a hunger for something essential.
- It can lead to poor decisions and reaching for things we don’t truly need.
- Naomi’s Family’s Decision:
- Naomi and her husband Elimelech left Bethlehem, “the house of bread,” during a famine.
- They sought sustenance in Moab, a place symbolizing worldly desires, rather than trusting in God’s provision.
- The Consequences in Moab:
- Naomi suffered great loss in Moab, losing her husband and two sons.
- The decision to leave Bethlehem resulted in heartbreak and emptiness.
- Naomi’s Return to Bethlehem:
- Naomi decided to return to Bethlehem after hearing that God had provided bread there.
- Her return symbolizes repentance and seeking God’s provision once more.
- Ruth’s Faithful Choice:
- Ruth, Naomi’s Moabite daughter-in-law, chose to join Naomi in seeking bread in Bethlehem.
- Ruth’s loyalty to Naomi and faith in Naomi’s God set her on a path to become part of God’s redemptive plan.
- The Greater Story of Bread:
- Ruth’s journey to Bethlehem led to her place in the lineage of Jesus Christ, the true Bread of Life (John 6:35).
- By seeking physical bread, Ruth became part of the story of eternal sustenance through Christ.
- Key Takeaway:
- In times of famine, seek God, who provides not only for physical needs but also eternal fulfillment through Jesus, the Bread of Life.