At the beginning of Ruth 3, Naomi took matters into her own hands to secure a husband for Ruth. Her plan was risky, but it worked perfectly (until a complication arose). At the end of the chapter, Boaz determined to take matters into his own hands. Both of them had previously prayed for Ruth, and the time had come for them to act. Because he was a kinsman, he could act as a redeemer. His actions point toward God’s supreme act of kindness in providing a kinsman who could redeem us.
After four chapters of telling us what Christ has done for us and urging us to have faith in him alone in order to...
With parables and warnings, Jesus told everyone in his day and ours to be ready for the coming of the Son of Man.
Was the incarnation of the Son of God really necessary, and if so why?