Ruth Chapter 4
Alas, we have come to the end of yet another book. However, in stark contrast with the way the book of Judges concluded, loosely likened to the warmth of an embrace after a rough day, the book…
Ruth Chapter 3: Take Me Under Your Wing
As a child, I thought that the cape Superman wore was cool, especially when the super hero was in flight. When Ruth asked Boaz to extend the border of his garment over her, she referred to it…
Ruth Chapter 2: Why have I found favour?
Two hymns ring in my ears as I read the second chapter of Ruth: “Whosoever Will” and I Know Not Why God’s Wondrous Grace. Ruth was referred to as “Moabitess” (2) and “Moabite woman” (6) before she…
Ruth Chapter 1
The story of Ruth takes place toward the end of the period of Judges. These were actually dark days for Israel when everyone did what was right in his own eyes (Judges 17:6; 21:25). But during those…
Ruth 4
Bible Passage: Ruth 4 The finale to the short book of Ruth. And inspired by biblereadingcompanion’s comment at the beginning of his post, I’ll keep mine short too (I hope..). When I first read this chapter, one…
Ruth 3
Bible Passage: Ruth 3 Today’s sharing will be short and sweet. Basically it is all about individuals acting on behalf of others with no obligation to do so. Chapter 3 of Ruth starts off with an opportunity…
Ruth 1 – 2
Bible Passage: Ruth 1-2 How about a little Bible trivia? Who was King David’s great grandmother? Was she a Jew? Of all the names that were recorded in the genealogy of Jesus Christ, how many were women?…
History – Ruth
Today we are studying a new book – Ruth. Bible Passage: Ruth Of names and meanings The book of Ruth tells us of the story of a few people. In the order of appearance, we have: Elimelech…