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Ruth as Literature & Some Themes

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  • L. Charles Jackson

This is a Bible study on Ruth which looks at some main themes in the book.

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Ruth's Story as Our Story

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  • L. Charles Jackson

This is an introduction to the book of Ruth.

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The Structures of Ruth

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  • Peter J. Leithart

This article identifies a series of patterns in the book of Ruth, which starts out with a host of "lacks," all of which are filled in the course of the book. The book indicates, however, that the author was concerned with God's dealings with Israel as a whole, and not just the individuals in the story.

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From Famine to Fullness – Devastating Grief

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  • Dean R. Ulrich

Chapter 2 gives an exposition of Ruth 1. The focus of the chapter is on how the Lord acted to accomplish his purpose through one family.

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From Famine to Fullness – It Was Not the Best of Times

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  • Dean R. Ulrich

Chapter 1 is a popular exposition of the background of the book of Ruth. The main theme addressed is the futility of life. At the end of the chapter are a number of study questions.

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A Loving Life - The Lost Art of Lament

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  • Paul E. Miller

Through a study of the book of Ruth the author wants to demonstrate how faithful love (“hesed”) can transform us and our relationships with others. Chapter 3 focuses on Ruth 1:11-13.

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A Loving Life – Love without an Exit Strategy

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  • Paul E. Miller

Through a study of the book of Ruth the author wants to demonstrate how faithful love (“hesed”) can transform us and our relationships with others. Chapter 2 focuses on Ruth 1:8.

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A Loving Life – Suffering: The Crucible for Love

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  • Paul E. Miller

Through a study of the book of Ruth the author wants to demonstrate how faithful love ("hesed") can transform us and our relationships with others. Chapter 1 focuses on Ruth 1:1-5.

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Ruth 1 - Cleaving to Christ

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  • Stan K. Evers

This article looks at the conversation of the three widows in the book of Ruth - Naomi, Orpah and Ruth. Through Naomi God called Ruth to himself; this story demonstrates how God uses His people to draw others to Christ.

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A True and Greater Boaz: Typology and Jesus in the Book of Ruth

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  • Mitchell L. Chase

This article discusses how Boaz in the book of Ruth is a type of Christ, and Jesus is a true and greater Boaz. The author first defines a Christological type. Then he addresses whether Christological types can be identified in the Old Testament even if the New Testament authors did not identify them. Afterwards, he notes the correspondences and escalation between Boaz and Christ. Finally, he draws some conclusions.

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Ruth 2:3 - Chance is Not

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  • Theodore G. van Raalte

Although things can sometimes look like chance, it really is part of God's providence in our lives (Ruth 2:3).

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Ruth 2 - God Provides a Redeemer

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  • L. Charles Jackson

This article provides an exposition of Ruth 2:1-3.

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Ruth: Mercy for a Moabitish Maiden

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  • Jennifer Kuivenhoven

This article looks at the life of Ruth the Moabitess.

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Blessings upon Blessings

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  • Andrew Lucas

This article is an exposition of Ruth 4:13-22.

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Seeing Beyond

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  • Andrew Lucas

This article is an exposition of Ruth 4:1-12.

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False Start

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  • Andrew Lucas

This article is an exposition of Ruth 3.

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Faith in Action

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  • Andrew Lucas

This article is an exposition of Ruth 2.

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The Long Road Home

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  • Andrew Lucas

This article is an exposition of Ruth 1:6-22.

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The Road to Nowhere “Is the Lord King of our lives?”

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  • Andrew Lucas

This article is an exposition of Ruth 1:1-5.

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Ruth Quoque – A Coquette? (Ruth 4:5)

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  • Murray D. Gow

This article considers the translation of Ruth 4:5.

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Don’t Skip the Postscript!

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  • Tim Challies

This article considers the indispensability of the genealogy at the end of Ruth to understanding the book as a whole.

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New Life amid the Alien Corn: The Book of Ruth

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  • Michael E. W. Thompson

What is the role of prayer in the narrative of Ruth? The article gives particular attention to the providence of God, which is effected by the actions of God and the prayers of intercession and thanksgiving by Ruth and Boaz.

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An Adjusted Symmetrical Structuring of Ruth

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  • A. Boyd Luter, Richard O. Rigsby

This article wants to fine-tune the structural layout of the book of Ruth proposed by Stephen Bertman and others, and confirm its grand chiastic structure.

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Ruth 1:1-6 - Famine in the House of Bread

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  • L. Charles Jackson

This is the first Bible study on Ruth 1:1-6. 

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Ruth 1:1-6 - Bethlehem: A New Direction for the Future

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  • L. Charles Jackson

This is the second Bible study on Ruth 1:1-6. 

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Ruth 1:7-10 - Sovereign Reversal

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  • L. Charles Jackson

This is a Bible study on Ruth 1:7-10.

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Ruth 1:11-21 - No More Sons

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  • L. Charles Jackson

This is a Bible study on Ruth 1:11-21.

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Ruth 2:1–3 - God Provides a Redeemer

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  • L. Charles Jackson

This article is a Bible study on Ruth 2:1–3.

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Ruth 2:6–14 - The Response of the Humble

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  • L. Charles Jackson

This article is a Bible study on Ruth 2:6–14.

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Ruth 3 - The Levirate Laws

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  • L. Charles Jackson

This article is a Bible study on Ruth 3.

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Ruth 3 - The Final Turning Point

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  • L. Charles Jackson

This article is a Bible study on Ruth 3.

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Ruth 4 - Genealogy of Grace and Hope for the Future

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  • L. Charles Jackson

This article is a Bible study on Ruth 4.

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Ruth 4 - The Ultimate Philanthropist

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  • L. Charles Jackson

This article is a Bible study on Ruth 4.

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