Ruth 1:1-18 Proposition: Ruth’s steadfast commitment to her mother-in-law became a powerful picture of God’s unwavering love for His people. Key Words and Phrases Extraordinary Person: an ordinary person who does what is right, or necessary, regardless of the cost. chesed: The word chesed is perhaps the most powerful word in the Hebrew language when it comes to describing the love and faithfulness of God toward His people. It is a word which does not have a corresponding word in the English language, thus it is hard to grasp its full meaning. Chesed is often translated as; Mercy, Steadfast love, Lovingkindness, Goodness, and Loyalty. However, not one of these words captures the meaning completely. Chesed is a word which carries with it an understanding of strength, but in terms of what is stable and firm, yielding security and truth. Chesed is the word which applied to God’s commitment to keep His promises, even though His people had not kept theirs. In keeping His promises, God was being true to Himself. Extraordinary People… are not by their circumstances. are not on themselves. are by their commitment. are long term.