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(June 19, 2020) From Matthew 1:5 “…Boaz the father of Boaz, whose mother was Ruth...” Deuteronomy 23:6: “Do not seek a treaty of friendship with [the Ammonites or the Moabites] as long as you live.” Yet, we have seen time and again that not only does “Ruth” mean “friend;” but also that Ruth was a friend. She left home [...]

(June 18, 2020) Ruth 4:17 “Then Naomi took the child in her arms and cared for him.” It is often said that people do no like change. But I think this statement is only half right. Change is not the thing that we really mind; the thing that we do not like is loss. For example, consider Naomi. When [...]

(June 17, 2020) Ruth 4:17 “The women living there said, ‘Naomi has a son!’ And they named him Obed. He was the father of Jesse, the father of David.” The Book of Ruth ends in a beautiful and poetic way. Ruth and Boaz get married, settle down and have children. Now, as with anytime a man and a woman [...]

(June 16, 2020) Ruth 3:11 “…don't be afraid. …you are a woman of noble character.” One of the most pervasive and unwritten deceits in the church goes something like this: we must work really hard in order to be a “good Christian” so that others will then think well of us, and God will accept us. ...Or at least [...]

(June 15, 2020)                               Ruth 3:11 “And now, my daughter, don't be afraid. I will do for you all you ask. All the people of my town know that you are a woman of noble character.”  We left last time with Ruth’s stunning boldness as she [...]

(June 12, 2020)                                  Ruth 3:9 “He said, ‘Who are you?’ And she answered, ‘I am Ruth, your servant. Spread your wings over your servant, for you are a redeemer.’”  Read Ruth 3. Now with the scene fresh in your mind, what do you make [...]