Jan 29, 2017
After Boaz asks his foremen about the foreigner in his field, the workers compliment Ruth for her hard work. Impressed by her work ethic, he offers to let her join the other women gleaning the field. This meant she would not just be picking up scraps, but gathering the best of the field. Ruth set an example of...
Jan 22, 2017
After losing her husband and leaving her family and friends in Moab, Ruth begins a new life in the foreign country of Israel with Naomi in the small, rural town of Bethlehem. Right away, Ruth becomes proactive, looking to be productive. God steers moving ships! Instead of complaining, becoming depressed and giving up...
Jan 15, 2017
Instead of staying near relatives for support or choosing another place in Israel, Elimilech leads his family to Moab and his two sons marry Moabite women. Later, all three men die and are buried outside the Promised Land leaving the three women destitute. Godly leadership takes into account those who are being led...
Jan 8, 2017
The book of Ruth is a masterpiece of narrative storytelling, unparalleled in ancient literature for its warm and compact yet descriptive way of communicating. The story is told from a woman’s viewpoint—largely characterized by feminine feelings, values, and concerns of family, sisterhood, marriage, work, love, and...