As we ended the first chapter of Ruth, there was a ray of hope for the two widows. Maybe they would not starve to death after all, since they arrived in Bethlehem at the beginning of the barley harvest. In Ruth 2, Ruth proposed to pick up leftover grain behind the harvesters and found her way into the field of a man named Boaz. The interaction between Ruth and Boaz on the day they met ended up providing bread for the widows for months to come. Also, they both exhibited a combination of characteristics that we find irresistible, because it reveals the longings of our hearts and points to the one who can satisfy those longings.
As Jesus finally approached Jerusalem, he admonished the leaders and affirmed his mission.
An overview of the history of redemption, from Genesis to Revelation in four acts
The tragic incident of the golden calf serves as a warning to Christians and points to the necessity of an adequate satisfaction for our...
