The Long Look

The Long Look

by | May 14, 2024

Ruth 4 In ancient times, public business was conducted not in city hall, but at the city gate through which most citizens would pass sometime during a given day. Not wasting any time, Boaz went to the city gate to take care of his business. “Meanwhile Boaz went up to...
Engagement

Engagement

by | May 7, 2024

Ruth Chapter 3 Engagements vary from culture to culture. While normally a man proposes marriage to a woman, Ruth asked Boaz to fulfill the responsibilities of the kinsman-redeemer in what strikes us as a very unusual proposal. This engagement was based on doing what...
Enter Boaz

Enter Boaz

by | Apr 30, 2024

 Ruth, Chapter 2 As chapter two opens, we are introduced to a relative of Naomi’s on her husband’s side. Boaz is called a man of standing. He would have been capable, strong, and wealthy. He may have been the hometown hero, a defender of Bethlehem.  God’s...
When Life Seems Out of Control

When Life Seems Out of Control

by | Apr 23, 2024

Ruth, Chapter 1 The book of Ruth shows us that God cares about ordinary people in everyday life. This story describes how God works through normal circumstances and everyday conditions, working out His sovereign plan with imperfect people. And these are people like...