Thru the Bible: Ruth (A Story of Redemption)

In today’s conversation, we’ll close the pages of a difficult chapter in Israel’s history with a deep dive into the refreshing oasis of the book of Ruth—a story which serves as a beautiful bridge between the era of the judges and the era of the kings. We’ll walk with Ruth’s mother-in-law, Naomi, through her journey from bitter wanderings to homecoming to joyful redemption. We’ll watch the bold and loyal Ruth break cultural norms to take her place in the kingdom of God, and we’ll see the awesome response of God to eagerly wrap his arms around her and give her a renowned place in that kingdom—and in his family. And we’ll see the kinsman redeemer, Boaz, provide a beautiful foreshadowing of the ultimate Redeemer—Jesus Christ. We’ll come to greatly appreciate that Ruth’s story is a beacon of hope in a dark moment in biblical history, a glorious tale of love and redemption at the hand of a sovereign, merciful God whose steadfast loving-kindness never fails. So, pull up a chair at our table, and let’s dive into the conversation.