Podcasts about Ruth 2

20 Proverbs 25-26; 08 Ruth 2-4; 1 Samuel 1-3; 19 Psalms 59-64; 1 Timothy 3-6; 2 Timothy 1-4

A hard-working woman and a generous man are brought togetherby an intentional God.

Introduction 1. Faithful obedience under God's provision 2. The surprising kindness of the LORD 3. Learning to interpret life through God's mercy Seeing God's kindness fulfilled in Christ

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Today’s Bible Verse: “So she went out, entered a field and began to glean behind the harvesters. As it turned out, she was working in a field belonging to Boaz, who was from the clan of Elimelek.” — Ruth 2:3 Ruth 2:3 captures a moment that seemed ordinary but carried extraordinary purpose. What looked like chance—Ruth choosing a field to glean—was actually God’s quiet guidance at work. In her faithfulness to do the next right thing, God was already arranging provision, protection, and a future she couldn’t yet see. Want to listen without ads? Become a BibleStudyTools.com PLUS Member today: https://www.biblestudytools.com/subscribe MEET YOUR HOST: Dr. Kyle Norman at https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-daily-bible-verse/ The Reverend Dr. Kyle Norman is the Rector of St. Paul’s Cathedral, located in Kamloops BC, Canada. He holds a doctorate in Spiritual formation and is a sought-after writer, speaker, and retreat leader. His writing can be found at Christianity.com, crosswalk.com, ibelieve.com, Renovare Canada, and many others. Rev. Norman has 20 years of pastoral experience, and his ministry focuses on helping people overcome times of spiritual discouragement.Find more from Rev. Norman at revkylenorman.ca This episode is sponsored by Trinity Debt Management. “Whether we’re helping people pay off their unsecured debt or offering assistance to those behind in their mortgage payments, Trinity has the knowledge and resources to make a difference. Our intention is to help people become debt-free, and most importantly, remain debt-free for keeps!" If your debt has you down, we should talk. Call us at 1-800-793-8548 | https://trinitycredit.org/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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In ordinary ways, Ruth and Boaz are experiencing God's providential kindness. They both witness to others and to one another of the Lord's faithfulness. The redemption isn't just words or a rescue, but communion. By God's grace we don't glean on the outside but are welcomed to the table and into His family.

February 1, 2026 | Ruth Sermon Series | "Embracing Work" | Ruth 2 | Dr. Tim Filston by

Today we will continue here in Ephesians chapter 6 and we're looking at verse 9 as Paulis talking about the workplace. Yesterday, as you know, he talked about theservant or the employee and gives instructions to them as a Christian employeeand what are your responsibilities? Now, he's talking to the employer or themaster. The Christian faith does not bring harmony by erasing social orcultural distinctions. Servants were still servants when they trusted Christ,and masters were still masters. Rather, Christianity brings harmony by changingthe heart. Christ gives us a new motivation, not a new organizationalstructure. Both servant and master are ultimately serving the Lord and seekingto please Him. When that is true, they are able to work together for the gloryof God. So what are the responsibilities of a Christian master—or, in our day,a Christian employer? 1.He Must Seek the Welfare of His Workers. Paul says, “Do the same things untothem.” If an employer expects his workers to do their best for him, then hemust do his best for them. The master must serve the Lord from the heart if heexpects those under his authority to do the same. A Christian employer mustnever exploit his workers. One of the finest biblical examples of thisprinciple is Boaz in the Book of Ruth. Boaz greeted his workers by saying, “TheLord be with you!” and they replied, “The Lord bless thee!” (Ruth2:4). Boaz was sensitive to the needs of his workers and generous toward Ruth,a stranger. His relationship with his employees was marked by mutual respectand a shared desire to glorify the Lord. Sadly, it is sometimes said, “Myboss claims to be a Christian, but you'd never know it.” That ought neverto be the case. 2.He Must Not Threaten. Paul also instructs Christian masters to give upthreatening. Roman masters possessed tremendous authority, even the legal rightto kill a rebellious slave—though few did so, since slaves were expensive.Still, the power to threaten was very real. Paul teaches that the Christianemployer has a far better way to encourage obedience and service. Fear is apoor motivator. It often results in less effort, not more, and it cannot besustained over time. A much better motivation is fairness and justice. Paulreinforces this in Colossians 4:1, reminding masters to provide what is justand equal. When a worker is allowed to share in the results of his labor,he will work better and harder. 3.He Must Be Submitted to the Lord. Paul reminds masters, “Your Master also isin heaven” (Ephesians 6:9). This is the practical outworking of thelordship of Christ. Throughout Ephesians, we see this pattern:Wheneach person submits to the Lord, submission to human authority becomes far lessdifficult.Jesustaught that the pathway to leadership begins with servanthood. The person whois not under authority has no right to exercise authority. This explains why somany of God's leaders were servants before they were rulers—Joseph, Moses,Joshua, David, and Nehemiah, to name a few. Even after becoming leaders, theywere called to lead by serving. God actually often addressed Moses as, “Myservant Moses”. 4.He Must Not Show Partiality. Paul closes by reminding us that there is nopartiality with God (Ephesians 6:9). God judges or rewards both master andservant according to obedience or disobedience (Ephesians 6:8). A Christianemployer must not assume special privilege before God because of position, norshould he play favorites among those under his authority. Paul warned Timothyto observe these principles without preferring one before another (1Timothy 5:21). Few things divide a workplace faster—or destroy leadership morequickly—than favoritism.

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Ruth relies upon the Lord, knowing that those who follow His law will be a refuge for her. Boaz welcomes her into his fields and Ruth is able to glean from the extra grain. Both Boaz and Ruth are being obedient and faithful in their circumstance, and this will prove to be life-giving.

This is a sermon preached by Dan Case at Maranatha Community Church Baltimore on 1/25/2026.

Ruth Sermon Series | "Cultivating Faith" | Ruth 2 | Dr. Tim Filston by

Thiago Holanda preaching from Ruth on Sunday 25th January 2026 at the evening service.

Arriving in Bethlehem, Ruth decides to 'glean' for food: as a very poor person, God's law allows her to collect leftover grain from the harvest fields. By a little miracle, she chooses the field of Boaz, a relative of her deceased husband who shows her great kindness.

Ruth 2 does not move with speeches or miracles—it moves with a workday. In this episode, we walk through Ruth 2:4–7 as Boaz arrives at his fields, notices a stranger, and asks a simple question that begins to shift the direction of the story. We watch how the narrator introduces Boaz, how Ruth is described by others before she ever speaks, and how nothing is resolved yet—only observed. This is not the moment of redemption. It is the quiet beginning of attention, recognition, and possibility, set in the middle of ordinary labor.

Ruth 2 does not move with speeches or miracles—it moves with a workday. In this episode, we walk through Ruth 2:4–7 as Boaz arrives at his fields, notices a stranger, and asks a simple question that begins to shift the direction of the story. We watch how the narrator introduces Boaz, how Ruth is described by others before she ever speaks, and how nothing is resolved yet—only observed. This is not the moment of redemption. It is the quiet beginning of attention, recognition, and possibility, set in the middle of ordinary labor.

Sermon by Rev. Barry Male.

Ruth goes to glean simply to survive. This episode walks through Ruth 2:2–3 and shows how God's purposes move forward through ordinary work, ordinary risk, and quiet providence rather than dramatic miracles. Part of The Ruth Proble

Ruth goes to glean simply to survive. This episode walks through Ruth 2:2–3 and shows how God's purposes move forward through ordinary work, ordinary risk, and quiet providence rather than dramatic miracles. Part of The Ruth Proble

What Is a Kinsman-Redeemer For?Before Ruth introduces a solution, it introduces a category. This episode explains what a kinsman-redeemer is in the Bible, what problem this institution exists to solve, and why Ruth 2:1 is opening a legal possibility—not announcing redemption yet. Part of The Ruth Problem? series.

This week, we look at the "insider culture" of God's kingdom. We see how God's laws were specifically designed to provide for the vulnerable and how Boaz becomes a "type of Christ" by offering unmerited favor to someone who didn't deserve it. Discover how Jesus is working to turn every outsider into an insider.Key Takeaway: You don't have to ask for permission to receive the grace God has already promised you.Scripture: Ruth 2, Leviticus 23:22

When Ruth chapter 2 opens, the story does not move forward into redemption—it moves back to Naomi. In this episode, we examine why Ruth 2:1 deliberately re-centers the story on bitterness, loss, and unresolved covenant tension.

When Ruth chapter 2 opens, the story does not move forward into redemption—it moves back to Naomi. In this episode, we examine why Ruth 2:1 deliberately re-centers the story on bitterness, loss, and unresolved covenant tension.

What Is a Kinsman-Redeemer For? Before Ruth introduces a solution, it introduces a category. This episode explains what a kinsman-redeemer is in the Bible, what problem this institution exists to solve, and why Ruth 2:1 is opening a legal possibility—not announcing redemption yet. Part of The Ruth Problem? series.

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What does Ruth 2 actually say — and what does it not say?In this episode, we walk carefully through a sermon built on Ruth 2 and examine, step by step, how a single narrative phrase is expanded into an entire theological framework

What does Ruth 2 actually say — and what does it not say? In this episode, we walk carefully through a sermon built on Ruth 2 and examine, step by step, how a single narrative phrase is expanded into an entire theological framework

A sermon on Ruth 2

Welcome to the Daily Disciple Podcast. As daily disciples, we seek to adore and follow Jesus, our teacher, into the abundant life that he offers. Because we find Jesus irresistible, fascinating, and incredibly practical, we want to be students of his scripture. Today's episode is found in Ruth 2 "Favor Isn't Luck."

Getting Unstuck | Ruth 2 | Pastor Ben Spalink by GraceChurchNJ

A sermon in our series, The Long Road to Bethlehem: Advent with Ruth.The Village Church is a community formed by the gospel and sent on God's mission to make, mature, and multiply disciples of Jesus. We gather in the heart of downtown Hamilton, Ohio, with the hope that God might be made known in every part of His city through every part of our lives.For more information about The Village, visit us online at myvillagechurch.com.

Ruth 2. From the "Advent: Book of Ruth" sermon series. Preached by Jody Killingsworth.

Join us this week as we continue our Advent season. Mike discusses Ruth, a foreign widow, who finds favor and kindness in Boaz, showcasing God’s grace. The narrative highlights her vulnerable position and the significance of faith, emphasizing shalom, which represents a holistic peace. The story draws connections to faith, illustrating how Jesus offers unmerited […]

Welcome to the Daily Disciple Podcast. As daily disciples, we seek to adore and follow Jesus, our teacher, into the abundant life that he offers. Because we find Jesus irresistible, fascinating, and incredibly practical, we want to be students of his scripture. Today's episode is found in Ruth 2 "The Good in the Bad and the Ugly"

When we observe our lives through God's eyes, we can see the ways that he is at work and we can say "Everything is going to be okay."

What image does the word “hero” bring to mind for you? Perhaps you've heard the meme that “not all heroes wear capes.” In this study we'll be looking at a quiet hero, one who presents a challenge for all of us. Ruth 2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the Daily Disciple Podcast. As daily disciples, we seek to adore and follow Jesus, our teacher, into the abundant life that he offers. Because we find Jesus irresistible, fascinating, and incredibly practical, we want to be students of his scripture. Today's episode is found in Ruth 2 "The Good in the Bad and the Ugly g"

Preached by Ben Bolin, Lead Teaching Pastor, on November 9, 2025

Ruth 2 shows God's heart for outsiders through Ruth's encounter with Boaz, who goes beyond obligation to offer protection, dignity, and hesed love. The story challenges us to welcome those unlike us, revealing that God's favor comes not from what we've done but from who He is—and inviting us to make room at our own tables.

“What's your story?” Perhaps you've been asked that question. But have you ever done a “story inventory”? Is your story in need of a context check? We'll look at an example of someone who needed to adjust their story in our study today. Ruth 2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The story of Ruth illustrates God's character as one who fills the empty through generous, sufficient, and faithful provision. When Ruth and Naomi arrived in Bethlehem, they represented complete emptiness in their ancient world—no husbands, sons, food, or security. Yet Ruth chapter 2 marks a turning point that reveals fundamental truths about God's covenant grace. God's provision through Boaz demonstrates divine generosity that goes far beyond expectations. This story assures believers today that we have a reserved seat at God's table of grace, and his hand of provision never ceases working on our behalf, even when circumstances appear empty.