Ps Eric - Once Upon a Time | GLE
Beauty and the Beast (1991):
"Once upon a time in a faraway land, a young prince lived in a shining castle. Although he had everything his heart desired, the prince was spoiled, selfish, and unkind."
Cinderella (1950):
"Once upon a time, in a faraway land, there was a tiny kingdom, peaceful, prosperous, and rich in romance and tradition. Here, in a stately chateau, there lived a widowed gentleman and his little daughter, Cinderella."
Sleeping Beauty (1959):
"In a faraway land, long ago, there lived a King and his fair Queen. Many years they had longed for a child, and finally their wish was granted. A daughter was born, and they called her Aurora."
Bible Verses:
Ruth 1:1-2 (NKJV)
Noteworthy:
Bethlehem = House of Bread
Judah = Praise
Elimelech = My God is King
Naomi = Pleasant/Sweet/Delightful
Mahlon = Sickly/Weak/ill
Chilion = Dying/Tiny/Failing or Pining away
Moab = 50 Miles away
Quote 1:
"To do so, he had to hike through the desolate Jericho pass, through the Judean wilderness near the Dead Sea, going across the Jordan River, into the land of Moab. This was a definite departure from the Promised Land of Israel, and a return to the wilderness from which God had delivered Israel hundreds of years before. These were clearly steps in the wrong direction." - Pastor David Guzik
Bible Verses:
Ruth 1:3-5 (NKJV)
Ruth 1:6-10 (NKJV)
Quote 2:
"Go under the spout, where the blessings pour out." - Pastor Chuck Smith
Quote 3:
Deal kindly is the ancient Hebrew word hesed. “Hesed encompasses deeds of mercy performed by a more powerful party for the benefit of the weaker one.” (Huey)
Quote 4:
"God intends that each marriage be a place and source of rest, peace, and refreshment in life." - Pastor David Guzik
Bible Verse:
Song of Solomon 1:14 (NKJV)
Quote 5:
"Men feel like their life is desert, and they want to come home to EN GEDI." - Pastor Mark Driscoll
Bible Verse:
Ruth 2:11 (NKJV)
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June 1, 2025