> > > > Introduction A. Strangers in a Strange Land Leviticus 25:23-28 B. From Blessing to Bitterness Elimelech = God is my king Naomi = Blessedness, pleasantness, beautiful, delightful Mahlon = Sickly Killion = Pining Ruth = Friendly Job 1:20 I. Understanding Conflict A. Expect Conflict B. The End of the Matter Is Better Than the Beginning Ecclesiastes 7:8-10 Matthew 10:2; 24:13 Ephesians 3:20 II. Understanding God<0x2019>s Compelling A. How Do We Explain Ruth? B. Not Reasonable, but Irresistible! 2 Corinthians 5:14, 15