Ruth
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Ruth 1:1-5, Ruth 4:1-17, Matthew 1:1-6, Matthew 1:16, Titus 2:11-14
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This Is the Old Testament is part of a twelve-week thematic overview of the entire Bible. Each day we’ll read a thematic selection from a different book of the Bible, along with supplemental passages that show how the theme of that day’s main reading is found throughout Scripture. We’ll also read a brief summary of each book and a reflection on how the book fits into the larger story of Scripture. This week, we move from the Pentateuch into the second section of the Old Testament, the Historical Books.
What Is Ruth? The book of Ruth tells the story of a widowed Moabite woman named Ruth whose marriage to Boaz brought hope and a legacy to both herself and her widowed Israelite mother-in-law.
How Ruth Fits Into the Story: Ruth’s covenantal faithfulness to Naomi and to God showed that those who were not born as Israelites could, by faith, still become one of God’s people (Is 56:3–7). The book of Ruth demonstrates how the Lord shows His covenant faithfulness to His people, often in surprising ways. God’s provision for Ruth, an ancestor of David and Jesus, was also a provision for His people’s need for a king.
Reflection Questions:
1. How have you seen God meet your needs? How does God’s provision for you equip you to meet the needs of others?
2. How does today’s reading shape your understanding of the story of redemption?
Take time to reflect on your responses and share what you are learning with others in the community in the comments.
80 thoughts on "Ruth"
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Such a beautiful story! Boaz foreshadows Christ as our redeemer.
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I love the story of Ruth, and feel it’s one of the best representations of God’s faithfulness. Both she and her mother in law, Naomi were widowed and poor and had nothing. But what Naomi did have was faith, and bringing Ruth into that faith, God redeemed them! It makes me realize how much I love that God weaves together all of humanity’s intricate story of salvation. Through one person, everything can change for everyone – Ruth is an ancestor of Jesus! If she had not acted in faith, who knows where we would all be. God is always at work in all of our lives, even if it takes time. Remember He will never leave or forsake you, and your redemption story is being written. ❤️
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Ruth’s story feels familiar – gain, loss, gain, loss again…until redemption. But her grit and perseverance prove His faithfulness. Keep us hung forward…we’ve no idea the beauty from God that is to come.
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God meets my needs everyday by releasing my mind from anxiety.
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God is my redeemer! Going through great difficulty right now but I know my story is not finished and God is working everything together to show his power and grace. Ruth went through great hardships and had a great story in the end. God was with her through everything.
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God is no respector of persons for sure, we can all be God’ children. Ruth was blessed because she blessed Naomi, God in turned blessed them both. I love the story of Ruth.
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I just noticed that the baby is not Naomi’s blood grandchild. What a beautiful picture of being grafted in ti God’s family and adoption as well.
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