Ruth 1:18-22; Naomi’s return causes Bethlehem to ‘hum’ with excitement, but she responds with more bitterness, blaming the All Sufficient Sovereign One for her problems and ignoring Ruth; Gen 17:11; 49:25; God brings Naomi and Ruth back to he Land at precisely the right time; 1 Thess 5:16-18; Ruth is brought forward; Doctrine of Bitterness (document)
