I highly recommend Living Passages and will be using them for future trips due to the quality and their attention to details. Deuteronomy 34:6 He buried him in the valley in the land of Moab over against Beth Peor: but no man knows of his tomb to this day. The word "sojourn" in verse 1 is rendered "reside temporarily," so he apparently intended to return to Israel after the famine ended. They arrived in Bethlehem in late spring, at the beginning of the barley harvest. God My husband and I just got back from our second Living Passages tour, the Footsteps of Paul. Jeremiah 48:35 Moreover I will cause to cease in Moab, says Yahweh, him who offers in the high place, and him who burns incense to his gods. We have also enjoyed hearing Tommy Mitchell from Answers in Genesis speak multiple times throughout the week. a. Baldness is on all of their heads. so shall Moab become a derision and a terror to all who are around him. It is a high tableland, averaging some 3,000 ft. above the level of the Mediterranean and 4,300 ft. above that of the Dead Sea. The certificate of participation was also a great touch! [read less], Great people, good accommodations, excellent teaching, right pace. how do they wail! Highly recommend them and will do other tours with them. How far is Moab from bethlehem. . He has given his sons as fugitives, and his daughters into captivity, to Sihon king of the Amorites. 1 Chronicles 8:8 Shaharaim became the father of children in the field of Moab, after he had sent them away; Hushim and Baara were his wives. After Naomi lost both of her sons and husband in Moab, she says in Ruth 1:20, Dont call me Naomi, call me Mara, because the Almighty has made my life very bitter. The word Mara is a form of Marah, meaning a bitter place in the desert. We see in the Word that Moses threw wood into the bitter water of Marah and it was made sweet (Exodus 15:22-26). How to get right with God: Sacrifice or Faith? The oppressors are consumed out of the land. "Your people shall be my people, and your God my God . David McGarrah [read less], I wanted to offer an honest and trustworthy review for the trip that I recently took with Living Passages to Saudi Arabia. Jeremiah 48:39 How is it broken down! View overlooking Bethlehem (Maysa Al Shaer). The latter are not mentioned in the Tell el-Amarna Letters and do not appear on the Egyptian monuments before the 14th century B.C., when they seem to be referred to under the name of Ruten, or Luten or Lotan, i.e. Russ our guide did an Excellent job in his teachings as he lead us through our tour. Naomi decides to return to her native land of Judah when she hears that the Lord has visited the people and provided them with food. Seeing all the animals at Shikwaru and at the othe [read more]My daughter and I throughly enjoyed our African Safari with the Creation group! It was "Amazing" to hear and learn from Russ how this all tied in to the Bible it was an experience of a life time. Thank you, Rhonda and Living Passages! The setting - Ru 1:1. We felt that the cost of this trip was well worth every dollar. Twice an hour or less which is by far too little time to allow for potential delays. She had been sitting, as it were, where her husband had settled, and she now rose up to depart (see ver. The principal of these were: Ar (Numbers 21:15); Ataroth, Dibon, Jazer, Nimrah, Nebo (Numbers 32:3); Beth-peor (Deuteronomy 3:29); Beth-diblaim, Bozrah, Kerioth (Jeremiah 48:22-24); Kir (Isaiah 15:1); Medeba, Elealeh, Zoar (Isaiah 15:2, 4, 5); Kirheres (Isaiah 16:11); Sibmah (Joshua 13:19); in all, some 45 place-names in Moab are known, most of the towns being in ruins. Ruth lived in the period of the judges. Numbers 21:11 They traveled from Oboth, and encamped at Iyeabarim, in the wilderness which is before Moab, toward the sunrise. I was impressed by the Biblical teaching for each site, museum and archaeological dig. B8 Temple Built by Solomon. [read less], Our Living Passages trip to the Grand Canyon was wonderful and memorable. The World of the Old Testament Journeys, 23.The Journeys of Adam, Enoch, Noah & Abraham, Cain is sent on a journey to the east of Eden, 24. Background: Elimelech and his sons. Hugging an elephant is incredible. The land had rest eighty years. Numbers 21:29 Woe to you, Moab! It was afterward destroyed by the Romans. If you are looking for a trip with fellow believers and want to go a step above with luxury accommodations and so much more, I would recommend Living Passages to anyone who has never travelled as well as to any seasoned traveller. We went on hikes and met and made wonderful friends. She truly knows all the ins and outs of traveling in style as well as including all the places you would want to visit while there. . I just returned two days ago from "The Footsteps of Paul" trip and had an incredible time. This prophesy was fulfilled seven hundred years later when Jesus a descendent of Isaac, JacobandJudah, and of Ruth and Boaz - was born at Bethlehem in Judaea (see Matthew 1:2 & 5 and Genesis 49:10). I wanted to offer an honest and trustworthy review for the trip that I recently took with Living Passages to Saudi Arabia. I highly recommend Living Passages as a tour organizer the accommodations were first class. I have had the o [read more]I would like to express overwheming support for living passages and the over seeing of the tours by Rhonda Sand. [read less], My husband and I just did the Sept/Oct 2019 Footsteps of Paul tour. This tour will change your life and I don't say that lightly! Living Passages chose a lodge with great food, friendly knowledgeable staff, and good Weve had an exciting trip to South Africa. - Then - the conjunction in Hebrew is the common generic copulative and - she arose. And Orpah kissed her mother-in-law, but Ruth clung to her. Eglon of Moab oppressed Israel with the aid of Ammon and Amalek (Judges 3:13-14), but Eglon was assassinated by Ehud, and the Moabite yoke was cast off after 18 years. I'm not fond of riding on buses, but it did give me a chance to have some great conversations and make friends with some wonderful people. The Israelites face continuing opposition, The Israelites fight the remaining Canaanites, Israel under the 'judges': Othniel and Ehud, Gibeah is destroyed & the Benjamites punished, The Ark of the Covenant is captured at Aphek, 30. RUTH A Moabitess who married Mahlon after the death of his father Elimelech and while Mahlon, his mother Naomi, and his brother Chilion were living in Moab. Naomi stands on the road to Judah as her two Moabite daughters-in-law, Ruth and Orpah, beg to accompany her to her native land in this watercolor by Salvador Dali. The highlight of the trip for me was the elephant encounter. This week has been wonderful! Between the teaching sessions, the various historical sites we visited, the rich fellowship with other believers, and the fun island excursions, I couldn't have asked for a better trip. Isaiah 16:7 Therefore Moab will wail for Moab. Highly recommend them and will do other tours wit [read more]Love the company, went on the African Safari and had a fantastic, blessed time. [read less], Hi Rhonda and the Living Passages Crew 2 The man's name was Elimelech, and his wife was Naomi. I'm not fond of riding on buses, but it did give me a chance to Great people, good accommodations, excellent teaching, right pace. When Babylon took the place of Assyria in the suzerainty, Moab joined other tribes in urging Judah to revolt but seems to have come to terms with Nebuchadnezzar before Jerusalem was taken, as we hear nothing of any expedition of that king against her. Ruth 1:22 So Naomi returned, and Ruth the Moabitess her daughter-in-law with her, who returned from the country of Moab. We can't wait to sign up for another trip with Living Passages, as this one was the best in our lifetime! Bethlehem has a long history whose significance stretches back far before the birth of Jesus Christ. The Bible sites were off the charts inspiring-Mt. Ruth Converts to Judaism . Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Seeing all the animals at Shikwaru and at the othe My daughter and I throughly enjoyed our African Safari with the Creation group! The country lay outside the line of march of the Egyptian armies, and this accounts for the silence of its monuments in regard to them.3. Although it is a short trip today, it would have taken Ruth and Naomi 7-10 days on foot. How long was the famine in the Book of Ruth? Numbers 22:36 When Balak heard that Balaam had come, he went out to meet him to the City of Moab, which is on the border of the Arnon, which is in the utmost part of the border. Rhonda Sand is just the best in arranging tours that appeal to Christian interests. A sojourn in Moab. The fellowship was amazing with others and I think my husband had the time of his life laughing and talking with others. [read less], Rhonda Sand and the Living Passages team did an excellent job putting together our Saudi Arabia Tour last month! Go to Saudi Arabia once it is safe to travel and go with Living Passages! Rhonda was Russ's assistant who truly has a heart to care for and minister to God's people. When did Naomi and Ruth reach Bethlehem? Just wanted to thank all of you for such an amazing, well planned, spiritually inspiring trip. Canada [read less], Their findings are very interesting and I would like to know more as they learn more about the sites in Saudi Arabia like Mt Sinai [read more]Their findings are very interesting and I would like to know more as they learn more about the sites in Saudi Arabia like Mt Sinai and others. Paul's Journey to Phrygia, Macedonia & Archaia, 11. The Bible sites were off the charts inspiring-Mt. Jeremiah 48:40 For thus says Yahweh: Behold, he shall fly as an eagle, and shall spread out his wings against Moab. Sinai, where God gave Moses the Ten Commandments and spoke to Elijah, was a lifelong quest that was made possible because of Living Passages. 7 days of African safaris were amazing. Jeremiah 48:18 You daughter who dwells in Dibon, come down from your glory, and sit in thirst; for the destroyer of Moab has come up against you, he has destroyed your strongholds. The Biblical teachings at the sights were spiritually enriching, the relationships developed with our group were very loving and special, and Rhonda was outstanding, taking such good care of us and making the trip very fun too. Bands of Moabites ventured to raid the land of Israel when weakened by the conflict with Hazael (2 Kings 13:20), but Moab was probably subdued again by Jeroboam II (2 Kings 14:25), which may be the disaster to Moab recounted in Isaiah 15. The Romano-Jewish world of the New Testament, 22. Ancient Near East in the Time of the Patriarchs The Land of Canaan from Abraham to Moses 1 Kings 11:7 Then did Solomon build a high place for Chemosh the abomination of Moab, on the mountain that is before Jerusalem, and for Molech the abomination of the children of Ammon. For the extortioner is brought to nothing. Ruth 3:1-18 Ruth seeks out Boaz under cover of darkness. That she might return - an admirable . Sinai, the Split Rock, The Red Sea, and Midian just to name a few. 1 Kings 11:33 because that they have forsaken me, and have worshiped Ashtoreth the goddess of the Sidonians, Chemosh the god of Moab, and Milcom the god of the children of Ammon. We can also dwell in thankfulness that when we say our name is bitter, God says there is a Redeemer. 2 (Now the man's name was Elimelech, his wife was Naomi, and his two sons were Mahlon and Kilion. Rhonda and Cathy were so patient with all the questions I had and went out of their way to be so accommodating. This was our first time outside of the US and Living Passages made it an easy trip with all their planning. Outstanding! If you are thinking of traveling with Living Passages, I would highly recommend them with no hesitation. I'm not fond of riding on buses, but it did give me a chance to [read more]Great people, good accommodations, excellent teaching, right pace. Highly recommend them and will do other tours wit Love the company, went on the African Safari and had a fantastic, blessed time. It was "Amazing" to hear and learn from Russ how this all tied in to the Bible it was an experience of a life time. Every beard is cut off. They are from the Holman Bible Atlas (digital book; Hardcover/Paperback version) copyrighted 1998 B&H Publishing Group, used by permission, all rights reserved. They are true pioneers and have the ability to plan a great trip for you and pull it off. Judges 3:17 He offered the tribute to Eglon king of Moab: now Eglon was a very fat man. We love Rhonda Sand and her tours! Bethlehem, city located 5 mi. The "valley of Zered" (Numbers 21:12), which was on the southern border, drops down to the southern end of the Dead Sea, and although not so long or deep as the Arnon, is of the same nature in its lower reaches, very difficult to cross, dividing into two branches, but at a point much nearer the sea. First taught to a small Bible study group, the 44 lessons in From Moab to Bethlehem . But Mesha, king of Moab, was not subdued (2 Kings 3:27), and afterward completely freed his land from the dominion of Israel (M S). Judges 10:6 The children of Israel again did that which was evil in the sight of Yahweh, and served the Baals, and the Ashtaroth, and the gods of Syria, and the gods of Sidon, and the gods of Moab, and the gods of the children of Ammon, and the gods of the Philistines; and they forsook Yahweh, and didn't serve him. . The tour, guides, food and accommodations were excellent [read more]We recently (April 2019) took a Jordan/Israel tour with Living Passages. So, as we make our way from Bethlehem to Moab on an Israel tour, we can take a moment to visualize the journey of Ruth and Naomi. Isaiah 16:4 Let my outcasts dwell with you! As well as the five indicators in Ruth 1, we should think about other, relevant, biblical teaching. Deuteronomy 1:5 Beyond the Jordan, in the land of Moab, began Moses to declare this law, saying. But when Balak son of Zippor, king of Moab, saw what a powerful people was settling on his border, he made alliance with the Midianites against them and called in the aid of Balaam, but as he could not induce the latter to curse them he refrained from attacking the Israelites (Numbers 22; Numbers 24). Many contacts have been exchanged and I look forward to more adventures with them. Isaiah 16:14 But now Yahweh has spoken, saying, "Within three years, as a worker bound by contract would count them, the glory of Moab shall be brought into contempt, with all his great multitude; and the remnant will be very small and feeble.". In Ruth 1:1 we read, "In the days when the judges ruled, there was a famine in the land, and a man from Bethlehem in Judah, together with his wife and two sons, went to live for a while in the country of Moab." Ruth herself is perhaps the most famous Moabitess in the Bible. I would only knock them down on flight arrangements. We all have heard the saying that talk is cheap and actions speak louder than words. From the beautiful places we stayed, to the delicious meals we ate, to the amazing tour guides, and right down to the breath taking places we visited. All Rights Reserved. Ruth 1 - RUTH'S JOURNEY. Hugging an elephant is incredible. Food, lodging and trouble Travel arrangements. Moab wails over Nebo and over Medeba. Jeremiah 48:24 and on Kerioth, and on Bozrah, and on all the cities of the land of Moab, far or near. Eventually, Naomi's husband dies and Naomi's sons marry Moabite women named Orpah and Ruth. Numbers 22:7 The elders of Moab and the elders of Midian departed with the rewards of divination in their hand; and they came to Balaam, and spoke to him the words of Balak. They provided the most unforgettable trip to Mt. Rhonda and Cathy were so patient with all the questions I had and went out of their way to be so accommodating. Numbers 33:50 Yahweh spoke to Moses in the plains of Moab by the Jordan at Jericho, saying. 2 Kings 23:13 The high places that were before Jerusalem, which were on the right hand of the mountain of corruption, which Solomon the king of Israel had built for Ashtoreth the abomination of the Sidonians, and for Chemosh the abomination of Moab, and for Milcom the abomination of the children of Ammon, did the king defile. The accommodations and food were great. This is due to a famine in Judah. Jeremiah 25:21 Edom, and Moab, and the children of Ammon; Jeremiah 27:3 and send them to the king of Edom, and to the king of Moab, and to the king of the children of Ammon, and to the king of Tyre, and to the king of Sidon, by the hand of the messengers who come to Jerusalem to Zedekiah king of Judah; Jeremiah 40:11 Likewise when all the Jews who were in Moab, and among the children of Ammon, and in Edom, and who were in all the countries, heard that the king of Babylon had left a remnant of Judah, and that he had set over them Gedaliah the son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan; Jeremiah 48:1 Of Moab. Loved the views from the North Rim. Think of that to walk with a lioness outside a cage on the open savannah where she could just take off.wow! Numbers 33:44 They traveled from Oboth, and encamped in Iye Abarim, in the border of Moab. The testimonies of others was such a special time of encouragement and witness to others of the God's Love for us All. We just went on the Israel, Crete, Malta and Rome trip and it was a trip of a lifetime. We have been in safaris seeing lions, elephants, rhinos, hippos, giraffes, monkeys, jackets and so many more animals. The whole experience was a blessing.Rhonda did an Exceptional job and is very knowledgeable. Isaiah predicts the fall of Israel & Judah, Prophecies written before the fall of Jerusalem, Isaiah reassures King Ahaz of God's support, Troubled times and a glorious future kingdom, 40. The men in the family die, leaving Naomi alone with her two daughters-in-law, Ruth and Orpah. In Ruth 1:16 -17, Ruth tells Naomi, her Israelite mother-in-law, "Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. It was memorable on so many levels! His name is Jesus Christ. God bless you, Rhonda! The book of Ruth opens with a description of Naomi and Elimelech living in the nation of Moab. [read less], I recently went on a tour with Living Passages to Israel, the Mediterranean, and to Rome. I see him, but not near. Cathy was a great issue solver. As the terrain is rugged and steep, the trip is estimated to take 7-10 days on foot. We know from the Book of Ruth that they took this trip 2 times. For Yahweh has called these three kings together to deliver them into the hand of Moab. Everyone will wail. Bethlehem is also the site of the tomb of Rachel, the wife of Jacob, who had died here about six hundred years earlier, in c.1690 BC. On the division of the kingdom between Rehoboam and Jeroboam the latter probably obtained possession of Moab (1 Kings 12:20), but it revolted and Omri had to reconquer it (M S), and it was tributary to Ahab (2 Kings 1:1). This biblical account focuses on three main characters: Ruth, a pagan girl from Moab who received an Deuteronomy 32:49 "Go up into this mountain of Abarim, to Mount Nebo, which is in the land of Moab, that is over against Jericho; and see the land of Canaan, which I give to the children of Israel for a possession; Deuteronomy 34:1 Moses went up from the plains of Moab to Mount Nebo, to the top of Pisgah, that is over against Jericho. We had an absolutely wonderful experience last year on the Reformation Tour with Dr & Mrs Lutzer in Vienna, Prague, Brataslava, Be We had an absolutely wonderful experience last year on the Reformation Tour with Dr & Mrs Lutzer in Vienna, Prague, Brataslava, Berlin, Wittenburg, Wartberg Castle & finally in Wetzlar.Our only concern was that the meals could have been smaller. Isaiah 16:6 We have heard of the pride of Moab, that he is very proud; even of his arrogance, his pride, and his wrath. Numbers 22:3 Moab was sore afraid of the people, because they were many: and Moab was distressed because of the children of Israel. Ruth and Naomi would have traveled north from Moab around the Dead Sea to get to Bethlehem, a trip of about 50 miles/80 kilometers. | Privacy Policy | Sitemap. Distance between Bethlehem and Moab is 15979 KM / 9929.1 miles. She made our trip very close to perfect! For where you go I will go, and where you lodge I will lodge. My wife JoAnn and I have had the privilege of leading tours in the lands of the Bible for 25 years now but we dreamed of going to Saudi Arabia and Rhonda and the team made it happen. Towards the end of the period of the Judges, in c.1060BC, Ruth and her mother-in-law Naomi returned across the. Nancy & Johnny, 2023 Living Passages. I give Living Passages 5 stars! Cathy has done an amazing job this week! Charity Smith [read less], Rhonda and her staff are awesome. They were vulnerable widows taking a trip few women dare to take without a man during those chaotic and often violent days when judges ruled. [read less], Our ministry team recently toured Saudi Arabia with Rhonda at Living Passages. It was the trip of a lifetime and we were very pleased with the accommodations, the teaching, the tours, the food .everything was excellent. Now it came to pass, in the days when the judges ruled, that there was a famine in the land. B7 Kingdom of David and Solomon. Living Passages chose a lodge with great food, friendly knowledgeable staff, and good [read more]Weve had an exciting trip to South Africa. Jeremiah 9:26 Egypt, and Judah, and Edom, and the children of Ammon, and Moab, and all that have the corners of their hair cut off, who dwell in the wilderness; for all the nations are uncircumcised, and all the house of Israel are uncircumcised in heart. Deep chasms lead down from the tableland to the Dead Sea shore, the principal one being the gorge of the river Arnon, which is about 1,700 ft. deep and 2 or more miles in width at the level of the tableland, but very narrow at the bottom and with exceedingly precipitous banks. But the land is still good pasture ground for cattle and sheep, as in ancient times (Numbers 32:3, 4).2. An end to famine, because of the Lord. Moab is shown in purple on this map, between the Arnonand Zeredrivers. We had a very knowledgeable guide who showed us and taught us the most amazing things, from the Mediterranean Sea to the Jordan River, and from the Golan to the Dead Seaand everything in between, including the Holy City of Jerusalem! Living Passages worldwide travel experience, expertise and knowledge is first class. Because of a famine, they relocated to Moab, a neighboring country where there was food. The Israelites passed them in that region, probably along the present Hajj road and the line of the Mecca Railway. The trip to Saudi Arabia was beyond any and all expectations that I had. A star will come out of Jacob. [read less], I would like to express overwheming support for living passages and the over seeing of the tours by Rhonda Sand. I'm not fond of riding on buses, but it did give me a chance to have some great conversations and make friends with some wonderful people. Direction Show. Numbers 24:17 I see him, but not now. I recently went on a tour with Living Passages to Israel, the Mediterranean, and to Rome. Russ did a fantastic job explaining how we may have conf [read more]Our Living Passages trip to the Grand Canyon was wonderful and memorable. Paul's Letters to Ephesus, Colossae & Philippi, 17. We love Rhonda Sand and her tours! 2 Chronicles 20:23 For the children of Ammon and Moab stood up against the inhabitants of Mount Seir, utterly to kill and destroy them: and when they had made an end of the inhabitants of Seir, everyone helped to destroy another. [read less], Weve had an exciting trip to South Africa. The kings are surely destroyed, and they have struck each other. "Friendship isin a sense not at all derogatory to itthe least natural of loves; the least instinctive, organic, biological, gregarious and necessary," Lewis argues. [read less], Amazing time in Africa on safari with living passages, everyday better than the day before, met some lovely people and had a wonde [read more]Amazing time in Africa on safari with living passages, everyday better than the day before, met some lovely people and had a wonderful time [read less]. "Where you go I will go, and where you lodge I will lodge," she insists. Boaz is fast asleep after winnowing barley on the threshing floor. Seeing all the animals at Shikwaru and at the other locations was amazing. Most importantly I enjoyed the teachings of the the Biblical deluge as it relates to the creation of the Grand Canyon. The Letter to the Jewish believers in Antioch, The General Letters: James, Jude, Peter & John, The Letter of James to the Jewish believers, The Letter of Jude to the Jewish believers, The 1st Letter of Peter to the Jewish believers, The 2nd Letter of Peter to the Jewish believers, 19. Jeremiah 48:28 You inhabitants of Moab, leave the cities, and dwell in the rock; and be like the dove that makes her nest over the mouth of the abyss. The Journey continues from Sinai to Moab, The Israelites defeat King Sihon and King Og, The Israelites defeat the kings of Midian, Canaan is divided among the twelve tribes, 28. Thank you so much Rhonda and Cathy!!! Their souls tremble within them. First, departing from Israel for Moab is to leave God's land, the land He gave His people, the land in which Jehovah dwelt. Jeremiah 48:44 He who flees from the fear shall fall into the pit; and he who gets up out of the pit shall be taken in the snare: for I will bring on him, even on Moab, the year of their visitation, says Yahweh. As you travel on an Israel tour from Bethlehem to Moab, a mountainous strip of land in Jordan, you can imagine Ruth and Naomi traveling the same 50 miles of rugged and steep terrain. Cathy was a great issue solver. Jeremiah 48:43 Fear, and the pit, and the snare, are on you, inhabitant of Moab, says Yahweh. Living Passages chose a lodge with great food, friendly knowledgeable staff, and good proximity to a variety of venues. These are referred to in Numbers 21:14 as the "valleys of the Arnon." Life impacting Our ministry team recently toured Saudi Arabia with Rhonda at Living Passages. This website uses cookies to monitor usage (see Privacy Statement in drop-down box under 'Contact Us'). If you are thinking of traveling with Living Passages, I would highly recommend them with no hesitation. Zephaniah 2:9 Therefore as I live, says Yahweh of Armies, the God of Israel, surely Moab will be as Sodom, and the children of Ammon as Gomorrah, a possession of nettles, and salt pits, and a perpetual desolation. 1 Chronicles 11:22 Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man of Kabzeel, who had done mighty deeds, he killed the two sons of Ariel of Moab: he went down also and killed a lion in the midst of a pit in time of snow. Moab, country located due E of the Dead Sea. Jeremiah 48:2 The praise of Moab is no more; in Heshbon they have devised evil against her: Come, and let us cut her off from being a nation. The People:The Moabites were of Semitic stock and of kin to the Hebrews, as is indicated by their descent from Lot, the nephew of Abraham (Genesis 19:30-37), and by their language which is practically the same as the Hebrew. 2 Samuel 23:20 Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man of Kabzeel, who had done mighty deeds, he killed the two sons of Ariel of Moab: he went down also and killed a lion in the midst of a pit in time of snow. He becomes the father of Jesse, the father of King David. I high [read more]Rhonda and her staff are awesome. The Bible sites w Rhonda Sand and the Living Passages team did an excellent job putting together our Saudi Arabia Tour last month! But he was not the only god of Moab, as is clear from the account in Numbers 25, where it is also clear that their idolatrous worship was corrupt. The Bible says: "When Naomi heard in Moab that the Lord had come to the aid of his people by providing food for them, she and her daughters-in-law prepared to return home from there." Ruth 1: 6, NIV. Ruth's story begins when an Israelite woman, named Naomi, and her husband, Elimelech, leave their hometown of Bethlehem. The following maps are some of the highest quality maps available. He awakes to find Ruth at his feet. Naomi's family lived as foreigners in a hostile land. Amazing time in Africa on safari with living passages, everyday better than the day before, met some lovely people and had a wonde Amazing time in Africa on safari with living passages, everyday better than the day before, met some lovely people and had a wonderful time. They have not walked in my ways, to do that which is right in my eyes, and to keep my statutes and my ordinances, as David his father did. Come, curse Jacob for me. My husband and I just got back from our second Living Passages tour, the Footsteps of Paul. Truly an unforgettable experience! From the very beginning the staff promptly addressed any and all questions, concerns or logistics that I had. Ezekiel warns of the conquest of Jerusalem, Ezekiel's vision of idolatry in the Temple, Ezekiel speaks through prophesies and parables, Further prophecies & the fall of Jerusalem, Hope for the future - New life for Israel, 45. This was our first time outside of the US and Living Passages made it an easy trip with all their planning. About ten years later, both the sons also die. Cathy has done an amazing job this week! Jeremiah 48:20 Moab is disappointed; for it is broken down: wail and cry; tell it by the Arnon, that Moab is laid waste. Ruth 4:3 He said to the near kinsman, "Naomi, who has come back out of the country of Moab, is selling the parcel of land, which was our brother Elimelech's. Their voice is heard even to Jahaz. A new nation? 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