Read: Ruth 4 We come to the last chapter of Ruth where we read a beautiful story of redemption, not just for that day but for us as well. Boaz, as the kinsman redeemer, marries Ruth and together they have a son named Obed. The sorrows and struggles that Ruth and her mother-in-law, Naomi, experienced … Continue reading A Redeemer Today (Ruth, Part 4 of 4)
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A Woman of Excellence (Ruth, Part 3 of 4)
Read: Ruth 3 We already read last week about Ruth's character being known and recognized by Boaz. Here again we see how important that was. Boaz calls her a woman of excellence. And he's not just saying that for himself, he says "all my people in the city know...". I don't know about you, but … Continue reading A Woman of Excellence (Ruth, Part 3 of 4)
I Will Go (Ruth, Part 1 of 4)
Read: Ruth 1 Ruth experienced challenges and loss. Her husband died, leaving her a widow. She had no children after 10 years of marriage, her brother-in-law also died, and her mother-in-law was leaving to return to her native land. Ruth could have gone home to her family. She could have stayed in the land where … Continue reading I Will Go (Ruth, Part 1 of 4)