Ruth’s Promise to Naomi

Ruth stands beside Naomi on a rugged hillside, dressed in ancient travel garments as the older woman turns toward her with quiet attention. The rocky wilderness setting evokes the difficult road between Moab and Judah, where Ruth chose covenant loyalty over personal security. In the story of Ruth 1:16-17, she refuses to abandon Naomi, declaring that Naomi’s people will be her people and Naomi’s God her God. The scene is well suited for teaching themes of faithfulness, family devotion, discipleship, widowhood care, and steadfast trust in the Lord during uncertain journeys. by Erik Stenbakken