Ruth

Ruth as Literature & Some Themes

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

Ruth's Story as Our Story

This is an introduction to the book of Ruth.

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.

From Famine to Fullness – Devastating Grief

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.

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

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.

A Loving Life - The Lost Art of Lament

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.

A Loving Life – Love without an Exit Strategy

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.

A Loving Life – Suffering: The Crucible for Love

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.

Ruth 1 - Cleaving to Christ

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.

Ruth 1:7-10 - Sovereign Reversal

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

Ruth 1:11-21 - No More Sons

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

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

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

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

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

Ruth 2:3 - Chance is Not

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

Blessings upon Blessings

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

Seeing Beyond

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

False Start

This article is an exposition of Ruth 3.

Faith in Action

This article is an exposition of Ruth 2.

The Long Road Home

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

The Road to Nowhere

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

Ruth Quoque – A Coquette? (Ruth 4:5)

This article considers the translation of Ruth 4:5.

Don’t Skip the Postscript!

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

New Life amid the Alien Corn: The Book of Ruth

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.

An Adjusted Symmetrical Structuring of Ruth

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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