Here’s a fun fact—the word for “Ruth” in Hebrew means "compassionate friend." And when you think of how friendship was all Ruth and Naomi had during a time of uncertainty, that name has extra special meaning. As we study the book of Ruth and 1 Samuel 1–3 this week, we’ll see how this compassionate friendship exists not only between Ruth and Naomi but between all of us and Christ as we face challenges and uncertainties in our lives.

Here&rsquo;s a fun fact&mdash;the word for &ldquo;Ruth&rdquo; in Hebrew means "compassionate friend." And when you think of how friendship was all Ruth and Naomi had during a time of uncertainty, that name has extra special meaning. As we study the book of Ruth and 1 Samuel 1&ndash;3 this week, we&rsquo;ll see how this compassionate friendship exists not only between Ruth and Naomi but between all of us and Christ as we face challenges and uncertainties in our lives.

Join host Tammy Uzelac Hall and friends for the Sunday on Monday Study Group, a weekly Come, Follow Me focused podcast where we dig into the scriptures together to find and share the hidden treasures of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Listen all at once or follow our guided daily segments to spread your study throughout the week. However you use it, Sunday on Monday will complement your personal study with real application of the scriptures, real stories, and real laughter.

Join host Tammy Uzelac Hall and friends for the Sunday on Monday Study Group, a weekly Come, Follow Me focused podcast where we dig into the scriptures together to find and share the hidden treasures of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Listen all at once or follow our guided daily segments to spread your study throughout the week. However you use it, Sunday on Monday will complement your personal study with real application of the scriptures, real stories, and real laughter.

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