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Ruth
Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 18, 2022 (message contributor)
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1. The Affliction Of Naomi
Contributed on Oct 18, 2022
The book of Ruth shows how God used three people to achieve his purpose. These three people had character and were true to God. It also tells the story of how God’s grace was given during a challenging time. We can see that Naomi used her life as a witness for God and it touch others.
In verses 1-3: The story of Ruth happens at some point during the time of the judges. These were dull days for Israel, when "every man did that which was right in his own eyes" (Judges 17:6, 21:25). Regardless, during those dim and fiendish occasions, there were still some who followed ...read more
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2. The Activity Of Ruth
Contributed on Oct 18, 2022
In this chapter, we see the activity of Ruth. What did she do when she came to a new land and what was her purpose?
She Gleaned When the barley and wheat were fit to be collected, gatherers were employed to chop down the stalks and tie them into packs. Israelite law directed that the corners of the fields were not to be reaped. Likewise, any grain that was dropped was to be left for the gleaners, those ...read more
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3. The Acknowledgment Of Boaz
Contributed on Oct 18, 2022
As widows, Ruth and Naomi could only anticipate trouble.
As widows, Ruth and Naomi could only anticipate troublesome occasions (1:8-9). In any case, when Naomi heard the report about Boaz, her hope for what's to come was reestablished (2:20). As was normal of her character, she considered Ruth first, empowering her to check whether Boaz would assume ...read more
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4. The Alliance Of The Bridegroom
Contributed on Oct 18, 2022
Boaz talks with his relatives.
Boaz knew where to find his relative, at the city entryway. This was the focal point of movement. Nobody could enter or leave the city without going through the city gate. Dealers set up their brief shops close to the entryway, which additionally filled in as a "city hall." Here city ...read more