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Orchard Church | Pastor Jim Jackson

Mar 26, 2017

Boaz, who was probably middle-aged, was a single, wealthy, respected land owner, and had a reputation for being godly. From all outward accounts, Boaz was being blessed by God and did not need to add any relational or financial burdens to his life. Possibly from loneliness, a desire for children, a sense of duty, or a...


Mar 19, 2017

In ancient marital tradition, the two fathers, or groom if he was older, would sign a contract thereby marrying the man and woman. This included money (bride price) to the bride’s father demonstrating his provision abilities and dowry which is what the wife would bring to start their new life. Usually, a betrothal of...


Mar 12, 2017

As part of the transaction to redeem the property, Ruth would be included as a wife which combined the Levirate marriage and land mandates from God (Lev. 25:25; Deut. 25:5). Through Ruth, the redeemer was expected to produce children so the name of Elimilech and his son, Mahlon, wouldn’t be lost. Hearing that Ruth is...


Mar 5, 2017

Throughout history, men would settle and secure a city, then elders would organize and run it. Historically, men often provide the ‘what’ and ‘where’ of living, but women provide the ‘why’ and ‘how’. Masculinity dictates the creation of civilization but femininity dictates the color. The gate of a city...