Light in the Midst of Darkness – (Ruth 1:1-4)
A walk through the book of Ruth (1:1–4:22): how God quietly works redemption — risking faith, providence, and a love that blesses everyone.
Pessimism or Optimism — The Outlook of Two Widows – (Ruth 1:1-22)
Ruth 1: two widows face the same loss but read it differently — Naomi in bitter pessimism, Ruth in grateful faith. Which outlook is yours?
One Wonderful Day – (Ruth 2:1-16)
A study of Ruth 2:1-16: how God gives His gifts to those who enter the door He opens in Scripture and, like Boaz, are ready to bless others.
Manipulation and Morality – (Ruth 2:17-3)
A study of Ruth 2:17–3:18: how Naomi’s manipulation fails while Boaz’s morality trusts God, calling us to faith over scheming.
Redemptive Thinking – (Ruth 4:1-12)
A study of Ruth 4:1-12 on living an unhypocritical righteous life and thinking redemptively, so that our neighbors glorify God.
“Hesed” Lifestyle
There is a specific principle of living that we find in the Bible. We can call this principle “the principle of covenant mercy,” “the principle of steadfast love,” or “the principle of loving kindness.” We find this principle in many passages in the Bible. For example, in Mic. 6:8, we read: 8 He has told …