Podcasts about Boaz

What does the Book of Ruth really teach? Is it simply a love story, or is it asking a much bigger question: is it worth returning to the Lord when life is hard? In this episode, we were joined by Tim Sheppard to explore the first book in our series on the Megilloth, the Five Scrolls. We examined Ruth as a carefully crafted narrative that points beyond itself to God's sovereign purposes, his hidden work in ordinary circumstances, and his commitment to establishing his kingdom. Along the way they discuss Naomi's bitterness, Ruth's remarkable faithfulness, Boaz's generosity, the significance of David at the end of the book, and why "finding your Boaz" may not be the main point of Ruth after all. Questions answered in this episode - Why is the Book of Ruth so important in the storyline of the Bible? - Is Ruth really a book about romance and finding a spouse? - Why does Naomi describe herself as bitter, and is she right to do so? - How does God work through ordinary events to accomplish extraordinary purposes? - What does Ruth teach us about trusting God's promises when they seem far from fulfilment? The Bible Matters Podcast is funded entirely by the generous donations of its listeners. If you would like to become a financial partner with us on this journey, you can give to the project on this link: https://linktr.ee/BibleMatters  To contact us, email office@biblematters.org   

Rob Anspach interviews attorney and investor advocate Jeff Watson on SDIRAs, FinCen, verbal hooks, legacy, Boaz on Business and the simplicity in your process. The post Ep 415 – Advocacy, Legacy & Simplicity first appeared on Rob Anspach's E-Heroes.

In this second episode of Estranged: When Relationships Break, we see that every strained relationship has a story. Conflict rarely begins with the moment everything falls apart; there is usually a history of hurt, assumptions, unresolved disagreements, or brokenness passed from one generation to the next. In Genesis 13, the story of Abraham and Lot shows us that conflict can emerge in surprising ways, grow when left unaddressed, and sometimes require space before healing can begin. But separation doesn't have to be the end of the story. Through the story of Ruth, we see how God can bring reconciliation and redemption from generations of conflict. Whatever your family story looks like, brokenness doesn't have to be what you pass on. God can help you interrupt destructive patterns and pass down something different—reconciliation, redemption, and healing. Let's listen in...LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:• Iran Hostage Crisis, 11/4/1979• Hatfields & McCoys feud• Boaz & Ruth ancestry• Download the free study guide, complete transcript, and show notes here.• Scripture References: Genesis 13, verses 1-13; Acts 15, verses 39-40; Genesis 19• Find out more about Covenant Church at ⁠covenantchurchwv.com

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The Kinsman Redeemer, who married a foreign widow to redeem her from a life of struggle. Another redeemer does the same to us - an offers us a promise of peace with him.Today's Bible verse is Ephesians 1:7, from the King James Version.Download the Pray.com app for more Christian content including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.Pray.com is the digital destination for faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This chapter highlights how Boaz redeems Ruth.

Boaz shares her experience, strength, and hope about recovering from growing up in an alcoholic / dysfunctional home using the 12 steps of Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families (ACAD).

Grief and loss can make us feel helpless and powerless. Naomi, Ruth, and Boaz are all learning the same life lesson at the same time. In this message from Ruth 2, Pastor Philip Miller walks us through three powerful realities, so we don't become victims of our circumstances. What does proactive dependence upon God look like?  This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://moodyoffer.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001. Moody Church Media [https://www.moodymedia.org/], home of "Moody Church Hour" and "Living Hope," exists to bring glory to God through the transformation of lives. Dr. Philip Miller is the 17th Senior Pastor of The Moody Church. He is the featured speaker on "Living Hope" and "Moody Church Hour," with programs broadcasting on 700 outlets in the U.S. He and his wife Krista live in Chicago with their four children. Pastor Philip is passionate about proclaiming God's Word, cultivating healthy ministry, and investing in future leaders. SUPPORT: Tax Deductible Support: https://www.moodymedia.org/donate/ Become an Endurance Partner: https://endurancepartners.org/   SUBSCRIBE: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MoodyChurchMedia Daily Devotional and Weekly Digest: https://www.moodymedia.org/newsletters/subscription/

Scott gives us much wisdom out of a puzzling passage. Ruth is instructed, unwisely, by Naomi to approach Boaz at night on the threshing floor. What can we learn from Boaz's godly reaction upon being awakened at midnight in this circumstance? You can watch this message here.

Grief and loss can make us feel helpless and powerless. Naomi, Ruth, and Boaz are all learning the same life lesson at the same time. In this message from Ruth 2, Pastor Philip Miller walks us through three powerful realities, so we don't become victims of our circumstances. What does proactive dependence upon God look like?  To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29?v=20251111

Grief and loss can make us feel helpless and powerless. Naomi, Ruth, and Boaz are all learning the same life lesson at the same time. In this message from Ruth 2, Pastor Philip Miller walks us through three powerful realities, so we don't become victims of our circumstances. What does proactive dependence upon God look like?  To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29?v=20251111

A Moabitess, shut out of the covenant by the law itself, becomes the great-grandmother of King David. Pastor Olubi Johnson traces Ruth's journey from costly consecration, through the patient labour of gleaning, to redemption at the hand of Boaz, her kinsman-redeemer. A prophetic teaching on what it costs, and what it produces, to move from serving to sitting, from gleaning to bridal union with Christ.

A Moabitess, shut out of the covenant by the law itself, becomes the great-grandmother of King David. Pastor Olubi Johnson traces Ruth's journey from costly consecration, through the patient labour of gleaning, to redemption at the hand of Boaz, her kinsman-redeemer. A prophetic teaching on what it costs, and what it produces, to move from serving to sitting, from gleaning to bridal union with Christ.

A Moabitess, shut out of the covenant by the law itself, becomes the great-grandmother of King David. Pastor Olubi Johnson traces Ruth's journey from costly consecration, through the patient labour of gleaning, to redemption at the hand of Boaz, her kinsman-redeemer. A prophetic teaching on what it costs, and what it produces, to move from serving to sitting, from gleaning to bridal union with Christ.

How could Ruth have the assurance that Boaz would redeem her?  In the same way that we are assured of our redemption in Christ.

Father, Connect Me To Boaz-Appointed Platforms! "So Ruth went out to gather grain behind the harvesters. And as it happened, she found herself working in a field that belonged to Boaz, the relative of her father-in-law, Elimelech." Ruth 2:3 The name "Boaz" is rich in meaning, derived from the Hebrew word that signifies strength and swiftness. It evokes the notion that where God directs, He also empowers. Today, as we explore Ruth's journey, we align ourselves with a divine purpose: may we discover our own fields of favor that overflow with possibility. In Ruth 2:3, we see Ruth stepping into Boaz's field, a moment filled with divine orchestration. Fast-forward to our lives; we often find ourselves in need of direction. Just as Ruth gleaned in the right fields among the right people, we too must seek out connections that nourish our purpose. Remember, "It starts with field, then favor," which reminds us that the right environment can cultivate blessings we never anticipated. Psalm 37:23 says, "The LORD directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives." Psalm 37:23 promises that the Lord directs the steps of the righteous. But the question is, are we actively seeking our own "Boaz-appointed" spaces? The challenge is to intentionally place ourselves where God can work through us and for us. Proverbs 16:9 reinforces this truth: "In their hearts, humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.” We must trust that God is orchestrating our environments for a purpose. As you reflect on Ruth's faith, I encourage you to envision your own journey. Ask God to connect you with individuals and opportunities that align with His will. Step into your "field" with confidence, believing in the divine favor that comes from obedience and trust. So, where is God calling you to take a step of faith today? I pray that the Holy Spirit connects you to those divine opportunities that overflow with God's grace. Amen. Proverbs 16:9 says, "In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps." Amen. Prayer for the Day!Heavenly Father, thank You for the plans You have for us. Lead us into prepared platforms of kindness and increase where we can thrive and serve. Holy Spirit, connect us to those who will help us bloom in our calling, just as Boaz was a refuge for Ruth. May we find our fields and walk in faith, knowing that in Your presence, our greatest blessings await. In Jesus name. Amen. https://maglife.org

In this study we will take a look at the women within the Bible. We will look at each one of them and see how their story influences our lives today.As we continue our study in this fantastic insight of the Women of the Bible, this morning we take a look at Rahab the harlot. "Verily I say unto you, that the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of Yahweh before you."—Matthew 21:31The unforgettable woman of the city of Jericho (place of fragrance), of whose faith the Holy Spirit hath given such honorable testimony, Hebrews 11:31. Her name is derived from Raah, and signifies “proud”. And if there be anything upon earth to make sinful dust and ashes proud, surely the faith this woman possessed formed the strongest temptation to it; when we consider who she was, what she was; where she lived, and how she acted in the cause of Yahweh. Her history is as great and striking, in the illustrious acting's of her faith, as any in the records of truth.She was one of the inhabitants of Canaan, a Gentile, an alien, and by nature an enemy to the commonwealth of Israel, "without hope, and without Yahweh in the world." Moreover, she was, as we say, a publican, and a harlot, not only kept an inn, exposed to numberless temptations, but a woman of ill-fame, notoriously known for such a character. She lived also in the accursed city of Jericho, a city devoted to destruction before Yahweh, and of peculiar disposition of evil in Yahweh's sight. And yet with all those disadvantages, this Rahab, this harlot, was a believer in Adonai Yahweh of Israel! Oh, the wonders of distinguishing grace! And what tends yet more to raise our views of Yahweh's peculiar manifestation and love to this poor harlot is the consideration that from the stock of this woman, after the flesh, Yahweh appointed the future advent of his dear Son. By her marriage to Salmon; from who sprang Boaz; and by the marriage of Boaz with Ruth, sprang Obed; and from Obed, Jesse; and from Jesse, David; and from David, after twice fourteen generations after the flesh, sprang Yahshua Messiah. (See Matthew 1:1-17) What subjects of wonder the glorious redemption by Yahweh / Yahshua Messiah involves in it! Here, as in a thousand instances besides, we learn that Yahweh's ways are not our ways, nor his thoughts as our thoughts!Brief Summary: Before the Israelites cross the Jordan, Joshua sends men to scout out the land. Arriving in Jericho, they decide to spend the night at the house of the prostitute Rahab. When Jericho's ruler tries to apprehend them, Rahab hides them and then helps them escape through the window, thus saving their lives. In return, she and her household are spared the destruction of Jericho and become part of the people Israel. Using the window gives a positive spin to a biblical window motif that casts a negative light on other biblical women. In saving the spies, Rahab acts as head of her household. She also functions as a prophetic voice anticipating Israel's occupation of the land.A Canaanite woman living in Jericho, Rahab is a prostitute who is also a biblical heroine. According to the narrative in Joshua 2, before the conquest of Canaan, Joshua sends two men as spies to see the land. They come to Rahab's house for lodging, information, and/or sex. The king, hearing about the two men, demands that Rahab give them up. Like the midwives in Egypt, Rahab is faced with a “moment of truth.” Like them, Rahab defies the ruler and rescues the Israelites. She tells the king's men that the two men have left and that the king's men should chase them. Meanwhile, she has hidden the men under the flax drying on her roof (2:4); the writer uses the unusual word tizpeno, “she hid him” (even though there are two men), perhaps as an allusion to Exod 2:2, where Moses's mother hides her newborn (tizpenehu). Rahab is midwife and mother to Israel in its beginnings in Canaan.1. A harlot named Rahab = throughout the history of Christianity, it has embarrassed some Bible interpreters that these two spies went to the house of a prostitute. Some have tried to say that Rahab was merely an “innkeeper,” but the description of her as a harlot in Hebrews 11:31 confirm that she was a prostitute. The Targum of Jonathan says it was the house of a woman, an innkeeper. Heb 11:31  By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, when she had received the spies with peace.  Harlot = Greek por'-na; a strumpet, other words a prostitute; figuratively an idolater: - harlot, whore. An harlot = Hebrew “zaw-naw'”; A primitive root (highly fed and therefore wanton); to commit adultery (usually of the female, and less often of simple forniciation, rarely of involuntary ravishment); figuratively to commit idolatry (the Jewish people being regarded as the spouse of Yahweh) 2-3 There is little doubt, from what happened afterwards, that these men of Yahweh had spoken of their Yahweh, and had borne in faithful testimony the unhallowed atmosphere of that house; and now came a time when the woman must decide whether she should take part with Yahweh's people or whether she would be the means of their destruction. She chose for Yahweh, took the two men, and hid them, at the risk of her own life. She returned answer:"There came men unto me, but I wist not whence they were and it came to pass, about the time of shutting of the gate, when it was dark, that the men went out: whither the men went, I wot not: pursue after them quickly; for ye shall overtake them.4-5 Rahab told a lie, and a lie is one of the worst of sins in the sight of Yahweh. But let us remember that this poor woman had never heard the Ten Commandments, and did not know the difference between sin and righteousness. Paul says: "I had not known sin, but by the law: for I had not known lust, except the law had said, Thou shall not covet…For without the law sin was dead." (Romans 7:7-8.) So it was with Rahab; she had not learned it was a sin to tell a lie; it was in her a sin of ignorance.She had brought the men to the roof of the house and hid them with the stalks of flax which she had laid in order upon the roof, ready for the winter spinning. Rahab had placed her life in danger because she had been so deeply impressed with the fact that their Yahweh was the true Yahweh; and we may be sure that, at the same time, she repented of her sinful life.11 After the officers of justice had left her house and gone to pursue after the spies, supposing that Rahab had told them the truth, she came to her hidden guests, and said to them:"I know that Yahweh hath given you the land." These very words bear witness that somebody had spoken to her about Yahweh, and the thought had taken possession of her. She had begun to fear Yahweh, and "the fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom" (Psa. 111:10), and she said: "I know that…your terror is fallen upon us, and that all the inhabitants of the land faint because of you. For we have heard how Yahweh dried up the water of the Red Sea for you, when ye came out of Egypt." From these words we may gather that however wicked may have been Rahab's former life, as soon as she heard of the Mighty Yahweh who could perform a miracle for the sake of His people, an awful and respectful sense of this Yahweh had taken possession of her mind, and she had learnt to regard Him as greater even than the king of her country. "As soon as we had heard these things, our hearts did melt, neither did there remain any more courage in any man, because of you; for Yahweh your Elohim, He is Elohim in heaven above, and in earth beneath."Putting herself at risk, Rahab rejected her past identity as a Canaanite and wanted to be identified with the people of Yahweh, with Israel.This woman was not ashamed of the measure of faith which she had in Yahweh. She believed that life and death were in His hands, and so she said:"Now, therefore, I pray you, swear unto me by Yahweh, since I have shown you kindness, that ye will also show kindness unto my father's house, and give me a true token: and that ye will save alive my father, and my mother, and my brethren, and my sisters, and all that they have, and deliver our lives from death."Rahab had become, not a believer only, but an intercessor. She sought not only her own life, but the lives of her family. I wish that every Yahshua Messiah believer were as noble and as zealous for the souls of their family as was this once heathen woman!Hebrews 11:31 notes Rahab's faith and sets her in contrast to the unbelieving of Jericho and Canaan: By faith the harlot Rahab did not perish with those who did not believe, when she had received the spies with peace.Rahab demonstrated her faith in many ways.· By believing the reports of what Yahweh had done for and through Israel.· By declaring the truth about Yahweh.· By seeing the greatness of the Yahweh of Israel and choosing Him over the gods of the Canaanites.· By forsaking the gods and values of her culture.· By receiving the Israelite spies with peace.· By hiding the Israelite spies and refusing to turn them over to the Canaanites.· By asking for the salvation of her family.· By persuading her family to also trust the Yahweh of Israel.· By marking her home as a place of faith as instructed.· By leaving Jericho behind and becoming part of the people of Yahweh. Join me as we go Chapter by Chapter, Verse by Verse, Unraveling the Words of Yahweh!Have any questions? 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Send us Fan Mail“And Ruth said to her mother-in-law, Naomi, Intreat me not to leave you, or to return from following after you: for where you go, I will go; and where you live, I will live: your people shall be my people, and your God my God.Hello, and welcome to Episode 17 in our series, Spiritual Warriors: The Caregivers. My name is Dr. Stephanie Wright, and this year, we're focusing on spiritual warfare. Today, we look at a woman who was a caregiver to her mother-in-law. Her name is Ruth, and her mother-in-law was Naomi. Naomi and her husband, Elimelech, left Bethlehem because of a famine in their land. They moved to a country called Moab, with their sons, Malon, and Chilion. After a while, Elimelech died, and the two sons married. One married a woman named Ruth, and the other a woman named Orpah.But about 10 years later, both sons died. Now, Naomi, Ruth, and Orpah are all widows. Naomi decided to return to Bethlehem where the famine had ended. But Ruth implored Naomi to let her return with her to Bethlehem. Orpah decided to remain in Moab. Ruth was a caregiver to her mother-in-law by first traveling with her back to Bethlehem. It is estimated that the trek on foot took between seven and ten days. Once they returned to Bethlehem, Ruth ensured her mother-in-law had food. Ruth subjected herself to a process called gleaning. Gleaning allowed the poor and the widowed to gather crops left over after the harvest. Basically, it was gathering the scraps left behind.Gleaning was not an easy process. It required people to work in the heat of the day, stoop to gather the leftover crops, and then collect them into bundles for a process called threshing. But Ruth's dedication to gleaning caught the eye of a man named Boaz. Boaz was the wealthy owner of the field where Ruth was gleaning. He was also a near kinsman of Naomi. Boaz saw Ruth's resourcefulness and her dedication to Naomi. He later married Ruth.Ruth not only blessed Naomi by being her caregiver, but she also blessed her with a grandson. Something they probably had lost all hope for after her sons died. And we were blessed by Ruth's faithfulness and caregiving. Because Boaz and Ruth's son was Obed, who began what is known as the Davidic line that led to the birth of Jesus, our Savior and Lord.Let me close with some scriptures that show the significance of the widow, and how God holds the widow in high esteem. And why we should be concerned about the care and caregiving of widows. Psalm 68 verse 5 reads, “A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows is God in his holy habitation. James chapter one, verse 27 reads, “Pure religion, and undefiled before God, and the Father, is this, to visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction and to keep oneself unspotted from the world.”We did a podcast on the entire Book of Ruth, a very short 4-chapter book. So, when you have time, visit our website, and listen to it. Now, stay tuned as Dr. Apostle Charles Wright tells you how to contact us and access past podcasts.Thank you for joining us today. Until next time.If you want to contact us or comment on this podcast, please visit our website and select www.cgmissions.com/podcasts, where all episodes are available by category in series format. You can see some video and audio podcasts at: www.youtube.com/@cgmissionsinc then select from the video or podcast"Playlist."   CGM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donations may be made on our website:https://www.cgmissions.com/donate-here-general-and-wecare/

Chapter 4 of Heroes in the Bible: Ruth with Savannah Chrisley is inspired by the book of Ruth. Redeeming Love - Ruth & Boaz Unite - Ruth and Boaz's love story culminates in a powerful act of redemption that echoes through generations. In this finale, faithfulness meets fulfillment, and a once-broken family becomes part of the lineage of Jesus Christ. Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Sign up for Heroes in the Bible devotionals at https://www.heroesinthebible.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can a sermon be biblically accurate, practically helpful, and still miss the point?At an Expositors Collective training event at Reliance Church in Temecula, California, Cody King and Mike Neglia conducted a revealing experiment: two different sermons from the same passage, Ruth chapter 2.Before this recording, Cody intentionally delivered a moralistic sermon focused on Ruth's work ethic and Boaz's integrity. It included true observations and practical applications—but Jesus remained largely at the margins.The recording begins with Mike preaching Ruth 2 through a redemptive lens. Ruth is not merely a diligent worker, but an empty-handed outsider who is seen and welcomed. Boaz is more than a model employer; he is a redeemer whose generosity points beyond himself to Jesus Christ, our true and greater Redeemer.Cody then invites the audience to compare the two approaches. Their responses expose the episode's central insight: everything in a sermon can be true without being true enough. A message may communicate accurate information and sound advice while failing to lead people to the grace, beauty, necessity, and sufficiency of Jesus.Cody explains what Christ-centred preaching means, why Jesus is the true hero of Scripture, and how moralistic preaching can quietly replace the gospel with self-improvement. He offers practical guidance for connecting individual passages to the Bible's grand story of creation, fall, redemption, and consummation—without forcing allegory or artificially inserting Jesus into the text.This episode will help pastors and Bible teachers distinguish moral instruction from gospel proclamation, honour authorial intent, preach Christian obedience as the fruit of grace rather than the price of acceptance, and show how Scripture finds its fulfilment in Christ.In this episode:• Two contrasting sermons from Ruth 2• How a sermon can be accurate but incomplete• Why mentioning Jesus is not the same as making Jesus central• Moralistic preaching and Christianised self-improvement• Seeing Christ in Scripture without forcing allegory• The Bible as one grand redemptive story• The preacher as a steward of God's mysteries• Three questions for preparing a Christ-centred sermonThree questions for sermon preparation:Where does this text fit within redemptive history?What problem does this text reveal that Jesus alone can solve?How does the gospel empower and transform our response?Key Scriptures:Ruth 2John 5:39Luke 24:25–271 Corinthians 2:1–21 Corinthians 4:1–22 Corinthians 4:5About Cody KingCody King is a Bible teacher, church planter, and assistant pastor at Reliance Church in Temecula, California. One of the church's founding pastors, he previously planted and served as lead pastor of Redemption Calvary in Commerce City, Colorado.A graduate of Calvary Chapel Bible College, Cody is passionate about expository preaching, biblical literacy, discipleship, and helping people experience transformation through understanding and obeying God's Word. At Reliance Church, he oversees Men's Ministry and the Calvary International Training Institute while also serving through teaching, counselling, discipleship, and pastoral care.Cody King at Reliance Churchhttps://reliancechurch.org/team/About Expositors CollectiveExpositors Collective equips, encourages, and mentors the next generation of Christ-centred preachers through training events, weekly podcast conversations, and practical resources for personal study and the public proclamation of God's Word.https://expositorscollective.orgCalvary Chapel CooperativeExpositors Collective is a ministry of the Calvary Chapel Cooperative, a family of ministries fostering fellowship and shared work to strengthen churches, cultivate healthy leaders, support church planting, and encourage cooperation throughout the Calvary Chapel movement.https://calvarychapelcooperative.com#ChristCenteredPreaching #CodyKing 

This Sunday, Pastor John Durham continued our His Hand series with a message from Ruth 2, reminding us that even when God seems farthest from us, He is faithfully working behind the scenes. Through the story of Ruth and Boaz, John showed how our Redeemer seeks the needy as His family, saves the weak from harm, and serves the hungry from His table. Because God is faithful to His people, we can trust His hand even when we cannot yet see what He is doing.

The romance of redemption frames the human love story between Ruth and Boaz as a living picture of God's redemptive love for His people and a foreshadowing of Christ as the ultimate "Kinsman-Redeemer" taking a bride.Support the showhttp://www.gwafgbc.org http://www.gwafgbc.org/storehttp://www.gwafgbc.org/givehttps://vimeo.com/manage/videos

In our final week in the book of Ruth, we see the story God has been writing all along, through failure and through faithfulness, leading to something Naomi, Ruth, and Boaz never could have imagined. The ultimate redeemer, King Jesus.

Chapter 3 of Heroes in the Bible: Ruth with Savannah Chrisley is inspired by the book of Ruth. Ruth's Bold Proposal - Ruth takes a bold step of faith and asks Boaz to become her redeemer, risking everything for a chance at restoration. In this powerful episode, we witness how obedience, vulnerability, and courage can unlock a destiny far greater than imagined. Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the ⁠Pray.com⁠ app. Sign up for Heroes in the Bible devotionals at ⁠https://www.heroesinthebible.com/⁠  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Word of God is meant to shape more than one week of our lives.In this episode of Friday Focus, we sit down with Boaz Briddick, founder, builder, and owner of Reforged, a Bible app designed to help believers read, study, memorize, and live the Word of God every day.Southland has partnered with Reforged as part of our desire to see the Word-centered emphasis of summer camp continue long after campers leave the grounds. We want young people to take the Scriptures home with them and build a life around God's Word, not just during camp, but every day.In this 35-minute conversation, Boaz shares the story behind Reforged, why he built the app, and how technology can encourage a deeper, more consistent life in Scripture.Listen in and discover how the Word we emphasize at camp can become the Word that shapes everyday life.Learn more at reforgedapp.org!

Here are the four points for Scott's message: The Providence of God The Godly Character of Boaz and Ruth. Seven Kindnesses from Boaz to Ruth Naomi's Bitter Heart Softens You can watch this message here.

What if the two massive bronze pillars at the entrance of Solomon's Temple were never meant to hold anything up, but were meant to tell everyone who entered something about God? In 1 Kings 7, Ari Abramowitz and Jeremy Gimpel discover the powerful meaning behind Yachin and Boaz, the remarkable craftsman who helped build the Temple, and the deeper connection between Israel, the nations, and the House of God. In this chapter we learn: -Solomon's 13-year palace and the striking contrast with the seven years spent building the House of God. -Hiram the craftsman, a man connected to both Israel and Tyre, and his connection to Betzalel and the construction of the Mishkan. -The biblical pattern of righteous people from the nations becoming part of Israel's story, including Rahav, Ruth, Yitro, and Hiram. -The significance of the enormous bronze pillars Yachin and Boaz at the entrance to the Temple. -Why Yachin means “He will establish” and Boaz means “In Him is strength.” -The deeper calling of Israel to be a testimony to the nations and a light pointing toward the prophetic future of Jerusalem.

The Kinsman Redeemer, who married a foreign widow to redeem her from a life of struggle. Another redeemer does the same to us - an offers us a promise of peace with him. Sign up for special devotionals at StoriesoftheMessiah.com.As we dive deeply into iconic Bible heroes' enthralling narratives, we find more than just stories of faith and miracles. We discover a recurrent theme, a spiritual undertone that connects each tale to the grandeur of the Gospel.They're not just standalone legends; they're threads in a divine tapestry, weaving a story that foreshadows Jesus Christ, the ultimate hero, the promised Messiah who brings light to the darkest corners of history.For more Bible stories download the Pray.com app. To learn more about Rabbi Schneider visit https://discoveringthejewishjesus.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Naomi returned to Bethlehem broken, bitter, and convinced the best of her life was behind her. She judged her entire story by the painful chapter she was living in, never seeing what God was already preparing. Through Ruth's faithfulness, Boaz's willingness to pay the price of redemption, and the birth of a son named Obed, God was quietly writing a story that would reach far beyond anything Naomi could have imagined. Obed became the grandfather of King David, and through David's family line, Jesus entered the world. The painful chapter was never the final chapter. God is doing more in your story than you can see from where you are standing right now.

Chapter 2 of Heroes in the Bible: Ruth with Savannah Chrisley is inspired by the book of Ruth. Ruth Meets Boaz - In the fields of Bethlehem, Ruth humbly labors to provide for Naomi—unaware that her faithfulness is positioning her for divine favor. When she meets Boaz, a kind and noble landowner, the first seeds of redemption are quietly sown in a story that will change both their lives forever. Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the ⁠Pray.com⁠ app. Sign up for Heroes in the Bible devotionals at ⁠https://www.heroesinthebible.com/⁠  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hard seasons can feel purposeless, but God uses them the way a threshing floor separates wheat from chaff. He is not punishing you in your pain. He is sifting out what is empty so that what is solid can remain. The story of Ruth shows three things that difficult seasons refine in us: clinging becomes commitment, complaint becomes service, and anxiety becomes honorable patience. Boaz, as a family Redeemer, is a picture of Jesus, who steps into our broken stories and makes us whole. Your current chapter is not evidence that God has forgotten you. It is preparation for the next one.

What does the book of Ruth actually mean? For centuries it has been read as a beautiful love story, and it is one, but Pastor Brian says almost every Christian misses that Ruth is really a story about Jesus hiding in plain sight. If you have ever felt bitter, forgotten, or written off by God, this teaching will meet you exactly where you are.This sermon continues an August teaching series at Alliance Church on how to read the Bible well. Pastor Brian focuses on two big rules for interpreting Scripture. The bridge of background (the history, the language, the culture of the original moment) and the bridge of the book (the genre, the whole passage, the flow of the argument). He reminds the church of something a lot of us need to hear. The Holy Spirit wrote this book, and the Holy Spirit lives in every Christian. You do not need a stack of commentaries to open the Bible. But when you bring the background to a passage, you give the Holy Spirit more to work with.Then Pastor Brian walks through the book of Ruth as a live demonstration. Ruth chapter 1 opens with a famine in the land during the days of the judges. Judges 21:25 tells us everyone did what was right in their own eyes. Elimelech and Naomi flee to Moab, the arch enemy of Israel, in direct disobedience to Deuteronomy 12. Elimelech dies. Their two sons die. Naomi is left as a widow in enemy territory, and she renames herself Mara, which means bitter, because she has done what a lot of us do. She has looked at her circumstances and drawn conclusions about her identity and about God's character.But into her bitterness walks Ruth, a Moabite widow who says one of the most stunning lines in the entire Bible. Do not urge me to leave you. Where you go, I will go. Your people will be my people, and your God my God (Ruth 1:16 and 17). Then enters Boaz, a kinsman redeemer, a goel in Hebrew, someone in the extended family with the money, the generosity, and the willingness to sacrifice his own honor and family lineage to pay off a stranger's past and finance her future.And here is where Pastor Brian lands the sermon. The book of Ruth is not really about Ruth. It is about the third and hidden immigrant. Jesus. The one who left heaven for nothing to gain, linked his wagon to bitter and broken and forgotten people, took our name, paid our debt, and gave us his legacy.If you walked into today feeling like Mara, this teaching from Pastor Brian is for you. You do not have to earn a place in this story. You just have to be there.

Traditionally, the Old Testament book of Ruth has been viewed as a love story. But in this series of 12 conversations with author Carolyn Custis James, Mart DeHaan and Elisa Morgan discover that this story of Naomi and Ruth and Boaz is not all about romance. It's about God's ability to make much of broken lives, and how he calls men and women to serve together to build His kingdom.Receive When Naomi's world fell apart, she may have felt that she had lost God's “hesed,” or His sacrificial, costly, voluntary love. But God used Ruth and Boaz to show Naomi He had not abandoned her. Bolstered by God's hesed love, Naomi can then pour out that love on Ruth, Boaz, and her grandson.  As we ponder the blessed alliance between Naomi, Ruth, and Boaz, we see how God provided and protected this humble family that was in the lineage of King David and His Son Jesus. We also get a beautiful picture of how God wants His daughters and sons to work together to build His kingdom on earth.  Reflect  How did Ruth “break the rules” to show God's hesed love to Naomi in Ruth 1:22–2:7? How did Boaz join Ruth in “breaking the rules” in Ruth 2:4–17? What do we learn about Boaz' character and about the power of men and women working together to serve God? How can we see God's fingerprints in Naomi's life based on Ruth 1:6, Ruth 1:20 and Ruth 2:17–23? How do we see God at work in the lives of Naomi, Ruth, and Boaz in Ruth 3:1–13? Based on Ruth 3:1, Ruth 3:5–13 and Ruth 4:13–22,  how does Ruth's story embolden you to step out, take responsibility for needs you see, and live more courageously for Jesus?  Respond (Use this prayer to start a conversation with God) “Dear God, thank You that You are always at work in my life. Help me to look for Your fingerprints in every season of my life. Help me to live boldly for Jesus and to share Your hesed love with others.”  Discover more about the topics in this episode with these recommended resources Mentioned in this episode: The Gospel of Ruth   Listen: God Is At Work—The Story of Ruth Part 2—A “Chance” Meeting  God Is At Work Part 3—A Strange Proposal  God Is At Work—The Story of Ruth Part 4—The Providence of God Read: Transformed by Love  Keep Yourselves in the Love of God   Watch: God Loves YOU!   God's Daily Love  

The reward- God's grace and love are truly without bounds. Ruth and Boaz were blessed with a son named Obed. Not only did they receive the gift of a child, but that child became part of the Messianic line, and the grandfather of king David.

The reward- God's grace and love are truly without bounds. Ruth and Boaz were blessed with a son named Obed. Not only did they receive the gift of a child, but that child became part of the Messianic line, and the grandfather of king David.

A redemption story- Ruth could do nothing in her own effort to earn or deserve the grace that Boaz showed her. Boaz paid the required price of redemption to receive Ruth as his wife. Ruth and Boaz give us one of the clearest pictures of the gospel in the Old Testament.

A redemption story- Ruth could do nothing in her own effort to earn or deserve the grace that Boaz showed her. Boaz paid the required price of redemption to receive Ruth as his wife. Ruth and Boaz give us one of the clearest pictures of the gospel in the Old Testament.

What does it really mean to be good? In this episode of Side Notes, Adam sits down with Pastor Tim to take a deeper look at goodness as a fruit of the Spirit. They unpack the story of Ruth and Boaz and how Boaz demonstrated goodness through the way he treated others, cared for those in need, and lived with integrity. They also explore some of the cultural context behind Ruth's story and why understanding the details of Scripture matters.

Today, we'll jump into Ruth's story when she and Boaz first met.Ruth 2:5-12 NLTThen Boaz asked his foreman, “Who is that young woman over there? … the foreman replied, “She is the young woman from Moab who came back with Naomi. She asked me this morning if she could gather grain behind the harvesters. She has been hard at work ever since …” Boaz went over and said to Ruth, “Listen, my daughter. Stay right here with us when you gather grain; don't go to any other fields. Stay right behind the young women working in my field. See which part of the field they are harvesting, and then follow them. I have warned the young men not to treat you roughly. And when you are thirsty, help yourself to the water they have drawn from the well.” Ruth thanked him warmly. “What have I done to deserve such kindness?” she asked. “I am only a foreigner.” “Yes, I know,” Boaz replied. “But I also know about everything you have done for your mother-in-law since the death of your husband. I have heard how you left your father and mother and your own land to live here among complete strangers. May the Lord, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to take refuge, reward you fully for what you have done.”You must remember that quite often you are being courageous, but you can't see it. … But others do. In fact, most often courage is something we experience but may not even recognize until later, once we are past the circumstance. God has a unique way of providing confidence when we don't know it. Just like Ruth, there is a humility that coincides with that kind of courage.Think for a moment about the last time you knew you exhibited strong confidence and courage. Did you know it at the time? Did you feel it? Likely not. You may not have seen it in the front windshield but now you clearly see it in your rearview mirror. But like Boaz with Ruth, others were encouraged by watching you have courage in a tough situation.Listen again to Boaz's words: “But I also know about everything you have done… I have heard … [so] May the Lord, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to take refuge, reward you fully for what you have done.” (Ruth 2:11-12 NLT) Whatever you are walking through today, remember that God is giving you confidence, not in yourself but in Him, to be courageous, not just for you, but for others. He sees you. He knows what you are doing. He hears you. And so do others. Your life is making a difference as you walk through every struggle.Let's pray: “Father, Thank You for Your confidence and Your courage. Help me to encourage others as you give me the confidence to press on. As above, so below.” - Amen

Ruth Chapter 2 reveals three powerful truths about faith, character, and love that are just as relevant today as they were in ancient Israel. God's providence is often disguised as ordinary coincidence, quietly working through the everyday moments of life to bring about His perfect will. Ruth ended up in Boaz's field not by accident, but by divine design. Boaz noticed Ruth not because of her appearance, but because of her reputation for loyalty and sacrifice. His response to her went far beyond what the law required, offering protection, dignity, and generous provision. This is a picture of godly love, one that exceeds obligation and honors the other person deeply. And ultimately, the story of Ruth and Boaz is a reflection of the gospel itself, reminding us that God does not leave us gleaning on the edges but invites us fully in.

A marriage proposal- When Naomi heard about the kindness that Boaz showed Ruth, she encouraged Ruth to give a marriage proposal to Boaz. Boaz held a special position as the kinsman-redeemer that made him eligible to marry Ruth.

A marriage proposal- When Naomi heard about the kindness that Boaz showed Ruth, she encouraged Ruth to give a marriage proposal to Boaz. Boaz held a special position as the kinsman-redeemer that made him eligible to marry Ruth.

Traditionally, the Old Testament book of Ruth has been viewed as a love story. But in this series of 12 conversations with author Carolyn Custis James, Mart DeHaan and Elisa Morgan discover that this story of Naomi and Ruth and Boaz is not all about romance. It's about God's ability to make much of broken lives, and how he calls men and women to serve together to build His kingdom.Receive What do we do when life doesn't follow the Cinderella script? How do we respond when the life we get doesn't seem to have the happily-ever-after ending that we hoped for?  Traditionally, the Old Testament book of Ruth has been viewed as a love story. But there's so much more to the story than meets the eye. As we dig deeper into the stories of Naomi, Ruth, and Boaz, we get a picture of God's ability to make much of broken lives, and how He calls men and women to serve together to build His kingdom.  How can the story of Naomi, Ruth, and Boaz encourage you as you face hardships in your life?  Reflect  Based on Ruth 1:1–5, how is Naomi's story similar to Job's story of suffering? How was Naomi's situation perhaps even more dire than Job's? How does the end of Naomi's story in Ruth 4:13–17 remind us that God gives us beauty for ashes? How can we relate to Naomi's laments in Ruth 1:6–13 and Ruth 1:20–21 when we're going through times of sorrow, grief, or hardship?  Based on Ruth 1:14-18, why did Ruth refuse to leave Naomi? Who was she really clinging to?  Respond (Use this prayer to start a conversation with God) “Dear God, thank You that You are close to the brokenhearted. Help me turn to You even in the midst of any sorrow or pain I'm experiencing. Help me feel Your comfort and love during any trials I face.”   Discover more about the topics in this episode with these recommended resources Mentioned in this episode: The Gospel of Ruth   Where Ya From? Podcast - Fighting Battles Together (Carolyn Custis James) Listen: The Book of Naomi  God Is At Work—The Story of Ruth Part 1—The Worst of Times  Read: Journeying Through Grief to Find Healing   A Season of Suffering – Meeting Jesus in Our Pain  Watch: Running on Empty - Ruth 1:21  Unshakable Moxie  

Continuing Nine, Pastor Tim explores what it really means to live with goodness as a fruit of the Spirit. Through the story of Boaz and Ruth, we see that goodness goes beyond simply being nice—it's choosing what is right and seeking the good of others, even when it isn't required. Tim shares how the Holy Spirit produces this kind of goodness in us and how it can shape the way we work, lead, care for others, and respond to those in need. What would it look like for goodness to become more visible in your everyday life?

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Join Mark and Andrew as they discuss how to preach Ruth 3:1–10, where Naomi shows signs of new hope, leading to her and Ruth making Boaz a proposal—a proposal which points to the work of Christ himself. There are numerous points of application in this familiar passage.

When we lead our tours to the Holy Land, we will inevitably pull out some humor from the Biblical sources, attempting to create memories of laughter in remote parts of the tour. Our Bible jokes are many and varied and of a quality that only a dad could appreciate. “Who is the great tennis player of the Bible? Of course, everyone knows it's Joseph, because he served in Pharoah's courts! And who was the great comedian of the Bible? It was Sampson. He brought the house down! And what kind of man was Boaz before he got married? Ruthless! … I'm waiting for all of you to finish laughing. And then we pull out the most obvious one: Who was the greatest doctor of the Bible? Some contend it was Job, because he had a lot of ‘patience.' But most would agree it's Moses because he delivered all the children of Israel! All humor aside, we know that the greatest physician in the Bible is the Savior Himself—the one who can heal each of us. This week we will see some of the ways that Job reminds us of Jesus and leads us to Him.