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On This Week at Charlestown Road, Jason and Roger revisit Sunday morning’s sermon, “Seasons of Faith in the Book of Ruth: Chapter 4,” digging deeper into the reality that there is so much more going on than we can see.

Sunday Morning, December 14, 2025 | S0586 SPEAKER: Jason Hardin DOWNLOAD: Interactive outline WATCH NOW: Livestream S0586

On This Week at Charlestown Road, Jason and Roger revisit Sunday morning’s sermon, “Seasons of Faith in the Book of Ruth: Chapter 3,” digging deeper into the principle of and need for propriety as children of God.

Sunday Morning, December 7, 2025 | S0584 SPEAKER: Jason Hardin DOWNLOAD: Interactive outline WATCH NOW: Livestream S0584

In chapter 1 of Ruth, God is showing that He can create blessing out of the bitterest circumstances, even when caused by our own sin. Crosses we bear make hope a difficult thing. Because God has visited His people in Jesus Christ, our Savior, Christians always have a certain hope.

We walk through the final chapter of Ruth and unpack the major theme that ties the whole book together. 

Finishing out the book of Ruth we see how the movement of God is to bring us from emptiness to fullness

Ben Troughton concludes our short series on Ruth in Chapter 4.

Holiness by Fear of the Lord (1) (audio) David Eells – 11/26/25 There is NO Ego in the Body of Christ Eve Brast - 10/22/2016 (David's notes in red) While everyone was sharing last night, Father brought a scripture to mind: 1Pe.4:18 And if the righteous is scarcely saved, where shall the ungodly and sinner appear? 19 Wherefore let them also that suffer according to the will of God commit their souls in well-doing unto a faithful Creator. I thought that this was a very weighty and impactful statement, and it makes me tremble with Godly fear at its implications. And then I thought about the next verse, 19, that when we are bitter and unforgiving, critical or judgmental, we are actually being unwilling to “suffer according to the will of God”. Later, I thought about what Jesus said in Joh.13:16 Verily, verily, I say unto you, a servant is not greater than his lord; neither one that is sent greater than he that sent him. Jesus suffered injustice and wrongful treatment at the hands of evil people His whole public life: “A man of many sorrows and acquainted with grief”. Should we expect, as His disciples, not to endure the same? I pray for myself and us all that Father will fill us with the same grace to endure the suffering according to His will and recognize that ultimately it comes from Him. If we fight against it, we only delay our progress. While driving to that Friday night meeting, I asked Father to give me confirmation during our meeting if I was to share the word He gave me on Thursday, 10/20/16. So while David was speaking to us about pride and humbling ourselves, he used the term “ego,” which seemed to be the main theme of the Word Father had given me. I knew then that it was the confirmation that I had asked for, and I knew He wanted me to share it with the brethren. So here is that word: “You were created for My purposes and Mine alone. You were created to serve Me, My Kingdom, and your fellow servants. Your sole purpose is to glorify the Name in all you think or do. The body is one. There is no ego in the body (which is His body), no separateness, no fleshly individualism, which is factious and divisive, no independence. There is one Spirit and all who abide in Me and My Son will have the same Spirit. They will have My desire for the life I've given them and for others. There is only one personality, one character in the Body. Ego and individualism are rebellion and Jezebel. (Unforgiveness, offense, anger, self-justification, faction, criticism, slander, backbiting, railing, are all part of this witchcraft spirit.) The life I gave you is not your own. I ransomed you. You belong to Me. Your allegiance is to Me, not to man and the flesh. Serve Me with unwavering loyalty. Understand that this is your sole purpose. There is no other life or reason to exist. Those who live for themselves don't consider My will and they are choosing death. They are choosing separateness, individualism, and separation from Me”. (And, I would say, separation from His character [and his true body].) I posted a word from Father: “Let My Spirit have free course in you”. In which He said, “Get rid of the “I's” and let there be only Me”. Here it is: (I've been hearing this phrase for about two weeks now: “Let My Spirit have free course in you”. So on Wednesday, I asked Father what He wanted to share about this. I really felt the heart of His Spirit pouring out to me while He spoke. I hope it will bless y'all, too. :0) He said, “Come away with Me, My love! Come away with Me, My Bride. I desire to be your only love. I desire to be the only one reflected back to Me in the eyes of My dove. Let My Spirit have free course in you. Surrender to Me. Yield your control to Me. Be still and hear the voice of My Spirit. Let My Holy Spirit lead and guide you into all obedience. I long to be in sweet communion with you, undistracted and unhindered”. “Do you trust Me, My love? Do you truly trust Me? Allow Me to have free course in you. Trust Me to live and move through you as a vessel of honor for My people and My Kingdom. For this purpose, I created you. Get rid of the “I's” and let there be only Me! There is no other fulfillment; no other satisfaction; no other completion outside of sweet communion with Me”. I looked up the word Ego and this was one of the things that was mentioned: Ego is the Latin word for “I”. So if a person seems to begin every sentence with “I”, it's sometimes a sign of a big ego. Thank you, Father, for giving us Your grace and Your humility. Help us to rid ourselves of pride and ego, self-centeredness, or self-importance. By faith, we believe that You are perfecting Christ's character in us. Help us to have the desire and strength to commit ourselves to You and to well-doing, in Jesus' name. Amen. Love to you all, Eve.   Pride, Independence and Egotism is not of the Body David Eells (Notes in red) Proud and independent people do not control their tongue so they destroy the unity of the body and are not part of the body. Jas.3:5 So the tongue also is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how much wood is kindled by how small a fire! 6 And the tongue is a fire: the world of iniquity among our members is the tongue, which defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the wheel of nature, and is set on fire by hell. Those whose tongues do not conform to the confines of scripture destroy the body of Christ and are guilty of its blood. 7 For every kind of beasts and birds, of creeping things and things in the sea, is tamed, and hath been tamed by mankind. 8 But the tongue can no man tame; it is a restless evil, it is full of deadly poison. Which comes from the evil heart: “Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh”. 9 Therewith bless we the Lord and Father; and therewith curse we men, who are made after the likeness of God: 10 out of the same mouth cometh forth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be. 11 Doth the fountain send forth from the same opening sweet water and bitter? 12 Can a fig tree, my brethren, yield olives, or a vine figs? Neither can salt water yield sweet. 13 Who is wise and understanding among you? let him show by his good life his works in meekness of wisdom. 14 But if ye have bitter jealousy and faction in your heart, glory not and lie not against the truth. Faction always lies because it is a demon spirit and speaks in order to deceive and take captive even the innocent. Faction is causing division for selfish ambition to make disciples, so there is lying and jealousy involved. Faction is separation and independence from the body and its leadership. 15 This wisdom is not a wisdom that cometh down from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish. 16 For where jealousy and faction are, there is confusion and every vile deed. Every vile deed describes well the independence from the body that the faction has and creates in others. Unforgiveness, offense, anger, self-justification, faction, criticism, slander, backbiting, railing, lying, theft, deception, witchcraft, graft, extortion, lust, fornication, perversion, are all brought in by the faction spirit. On the other side of this Beast, the election has revealed this same nature in our government. Ever wonder why they can justify killing Christians all over the world and are ready to do it here? So don't feed on that, or you can receive that spirit. Those Christians who receive this spirit also murder the brethren through slander, introducing them to faction unawares. I have seen faction demons take over brethren who had a lust to rule over the body. I have seen them side with and even become homosexuals under this spirit several times. I have seen brethren taken over by lust after receiving this spirit. I have seen them try to bring convicted unrepentant pedophiles and womanizers into the church and get angry and leave when I forbade it. I have seen them go into grand theft many times. One man stole 300 silver coins that were to be given to the poor brethren, and then a sound system from the church. Another stole a commercial lawnmower. Another stole tractor equipment. I have seen them steal money from the brethren many times when this spirit comes upon them. One man who was hiding his sin among us had spent many years in federal prison for theft, and when he came to us, he was sued because he forged a check sent to his ex-wife for around $22,000, and the judge threw him in jail until he would give the money back to his ex-wife. His new wife told me he still had the money, so I convinced him to give up his stolen money to get out of jail. When faction totally consumed him, he told everyone that I stole the money from him. This is the kind of perversion these spirits do. And these cannot be convicted of any sin. They are no longer moved or constrained by scriptures. I have seen them join religions that were not Christian or go under the law as a Jew to try to be justified because they never have faith for grace anymore when that spirit enters them. As David Wilkerson witnessed, their main target is the true leadership of the church, just like Satan. None of these people would have considered these “vile deeds” before receiving the faction spirit. They were turned over to this because they were hiding a sin or had one of the forms of unforgiveness. So, fear God and avoid like the plague anyone who wants to whisper in your ear against others. These people have lost many years that they could have been bearing fruit, and some are lost eternally. As one man told us when he partially repented and came to us, “The Lord told me that this is my last chance”, and even knowing this, he didn't take it. I pray for all of these people that, like Nebuchadnezzar, they would be granted grace to snap out of this demon possession. Continuing with our James 3 text: 17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without variance, without hypocrisy. 18 And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace for them that make peace. Jas.4:1 Whence come wars and whence come fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your pleasures that war in your members? 2 Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and covet, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war; ye have not, because ye ask not. 3 Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may spend it in your pleasures. 4 Ye adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? Whosoever therefore would be a friend of the world maketh himself an enemy of God. 5 Or think ye that the scripture speaketh in vain? Doth the spirit which he made to dwell in us long unto envying? Envy and jealousy come from ego. The Bible codes say, “Ego IS the antichrist”.) 6 But he giveth more grace. Wherefore the scripture saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble. 7 Be subject therefore unto God; but resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye doubleminded. 9 Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness. 10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall exalt you. 11 Speak not one against another, brethren. He that speaketh against a brother (Slander and blaspheme mean to speak against another.), or judgeth his brother, speaketh against the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judgest the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge. 12 One only is the lawgiver and judge, even he who is able to save and to destroy: but who art thou that judgest thy neighbor? The independent are proud, unforgiving, and judgmental. They are their own God. Mat.6:9 After this manner therefore pray ye. Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. 10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so on earth. 11 Give us this day our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13 And bring us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. 14 For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. The unforgiving person is under the curse of Deuteronomy 28 because they are not forgiven. The independent person does not have to “obey them that have the rule over you”, for they make themselves elders, prophets, pastors, apostles, etc. They judge others unworthy of grace and therefore have no grace from God to avoid judgment. Mat.18:34 And his lord was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all that was due. 35 So shall also my heavenly Father do unto you, if ye forgive not every one his brother from your hearts. The tormenting demons then take this person to show them what it is to have God's unforgiveness with no grace and if they still do not repent, they are reprobated.) Jas.2:7 Do not they blaspheme the honorable name by which ye are called? 8 Howbeit if ye fulfil the royal law, according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself, ye do well: 9 but if ye have respect of persons, ye commit sin, being convicted by the law as transgressors. 10 For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet stumble in one point, he is become guilty of all. 11 For he that said, Do not commit adultery, said also, Do not kill. Now if thou dost not commit adultery, but killest, thou art become a transgressor of the law. 12 So speak ye, and so do, as men that are to be judged by a law of liberty. 13 For judgment is without mercy to him that hath showed no mercy: mercy glorieth against judgment. We will be judged by grace if we give grace; we will be judged by the law if we judge others according to law. Mat.7:1 Judge not, that ye be not judged. If you are being judged, you are likely judging others. This judging is manifested in separation, unforgiveness, anger, wrath, etc. 2 For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured unto you. As much as you judge, is how much you will be judged. 3 And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye? 4 Or how wilt thou say to thy brother, Let me cast out the mote out of thine eye; and lo, the beam is in thine own eye? 5 Thou hypocrite, cast out first the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother's eye. Rom.2:1 Wherefore thou art without excuse, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judges another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest dost practise the same things. (When a person has demons, they are the grossest hypocrites, for they accuse others of doing exactly what they do and get judged for it.) 2 And we know that the judgment of God is according to truth against them that practise such things. 3 And reckonest thou this, O man, who judgest them that practise such things, and doest the same, that thou shalt escape the judgment of God? Rom.14:4 Who art thou that judgest the servant of another? to his own lord he standeth or falleth. Yea, he shall be made to stand; for the Lord hath power to make him stand.... (This is where our faith must be: that God will save them through their afflictions.) 10 But thou, why dost thou judge thy brother? or thou again, why dost thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment-seat of God. 11 For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, to me every knee shall bow, And every tongue shall confess to God. 12 So then each one of us shall give account of himself to God. 13 Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge ye this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock in his brother's way, or an occasion of falling. Rom.12:16 Be of the same mind one toward another. Set not your mind on high things, but condescend to things that are lowly. Be not wise in your own conceits. 17 Render to no man evil for evil. Take thought for things honorable in the sight of all men. 18 If it be possible, as much as in you lieth, be at peace with all men. Mat.12:36 And I say unto you, that every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. 37 For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned. (So, if you are an impulsive person saying things that are not right it will come back to bite you with out repentance and confession.)   Holiness Protects from the Curse B. A. - 12/24/2013 (David's notes in red) I dreamed that I was having a dream, and in this dream, I woke up and I was surrounded by tiny black particles (representing the curse). Deu.11:26 Behold, I set before you this day a blessing and a curse: 27 the blessing, if ye shall hearken unto the commandments of Jehovah your God, which I command you this day; 28 and the curse, if ye shall not hearken unto the commandments of Jehovah your God, but turn aside out of the way which I command you this day, to go after other gods, which ye have not known. (Only the true people of God with “spiritual eyes” [renewed by the Word of God] can see the curse around them.) I got up out of bed and went outside, and these black particles were everywhere. I began to fan my right hand up in the air, and I watched as these black particles just moved about. Then I turned my hand palm-side up, and I watched as these black particles hovered just a few inches from my hand. It was amazing. These particles could not touch me in any way. I began to walk around, and I watched as these black particles just moved out of my way. (If we are abiding in Jesus Christ, we have a blood covering and we are protected from the black curse.) (Scientists have proven in Quantum Physics the smallest particles are everywhere and called the quanta. They take on no physical attributes until you believe something. Then they become that, whether good or bad, as in white or BLACK. A black particle is something to avoid with you renewed mind. Jesus affirmed this in Mark 11:24 … All things whatsoever ye pray and ask for, believe that ye received (Greek) them, and ye shall have them. Also, Pro 23:7 For as he thinketh within himself, so is he…. (It is not the word of religious leaders that causes us to abide in Jesus, but the Word we received in the beginning. If we abide in this Word, we abide in Jesus. Joh.1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 The same was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through him; and without him was not anything made that hath been made. 4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men. White particles were all around Jesus. 1Jn.2:24 As for you, let that abide in you which ye heard from the beginning. If that which ye heard from the beginning abide in you, ye also shall abide in the Son, and in the Father. Jesus, the Word, which was given in the beginning, is the secret place that we hide from the black curse. When we believe the white word of promise we get it. Psa.91:1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I asked the Father this question: “Father, what are these black particles?” He replied, “You know what they are”. I said, “I do?” And the Father said, “Yes, you do; just think about it”. So I did. I stood there looking at these black particles, when I got the revelation that these black particles are the curse. I said to the Father, “I know what these tiny black particles are! They are the curse, and they are all around us. But if we are abiding in Jesus Christ, they can't even touch us! Wow, Father! This is awesome!” 2Co.5:21 Him who knew no sin he made to be sin on our behalf; that we might become the righteousness of God in him. Gal.3:13 Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us; for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree: 14 that upon the Gentiles might come the blessing of Abraham in Christ Jesus; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith. Joh.15:4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; so neither can ye, except ye abide in me. 1Jn.2:24 As for you, let that abide in you which ye heard from the beginning. If that which ye heard from the beginning abide in you, ye also shall abide in the Son, and in the Father. Just then, the Father showed me an hourglass, and He asked me this question: “Daughter, what do you see?” I said, “I see grains of sand at the bottom of an hourglass”. Isa.10:22 For though thy people, Israel, be as the sand of the sea, only a remnant of them shall return: a destruction is determined, overflowing with righteousness. Isa.44:3 For I will pour water upon him that is thirsty, and streams upon the dry ground; I will pour my Spirit upon thy seed, and my blessing upon thine offspring: 4 and they shall spring up among the grass, as willows by the watercourses. Isa.56:5 Unto them will I give in my house and within my walls a memorial and a name better than of sons and of daughters; I will give them an everlasting name, that shall not be cut off.) There appeared to be only about 1/8 of the sand left in the hourglass. (I believe these particular grains of sand represent God's elect, and the Father was showing me that these particular grains of sand (or His elect) are those who are coming into the image of Jesus to be sons and daughters, as we are drawing near to the end of days.) I asked the Father, “Father, does this mean that time is running out?” And He replied, “Yes. I only created so much time in the beginning, and when it's gone, it is finished.” Gen.6:3 And Jehovah said, My spirit shall not strive with man for ever, for that he also is flesh: yet shall his days be a hundred and twenty years. (Time is running out to get into the secret place of Jesus because the curse is coming to devour the whole earth, as Isaiah and Revelation show. Isa.24:5 The earth also is polluted [Radiation in the Pacific, oil in the Gulf and Atlantic, biologicals in the atmosphere, poisons from chemtrails in the air, earth and water, our food sources, solar, volcanic, earthquakes, comets, asteroids, meteors, etc.] under the inhabitants thereof; because they have transgressed the laws, violated the statutes, broken the everlasting covenant. 6 Therefore hath the curse devoured the earth, and they that dwell therein are found guilty: therefore the inhabitants of the earth are burned, and few men left. Deuteronomy 28 is a long list of the curses, a sample of all the curses seen around us that Jesus, the Word, delivers us from. The cause of these curses is in: Deu.28:15 But it shall come to pass, if thou wilt not hearken unto the voice of Jehovah thy God, to observe to do all his commandments and his statutes which I command thee this day, that all these curses shall come upon thee, and overtake thee. What a curse it is to not read the New Testament to know how to avoid this. I say “a sample” because we are also told that if it's not listed here, God will also put that on you for your disobedience. 61 Also every sickness, and every plague [Does not mean disease. Hebrew meaning “a blow; to smite”.], which is not written in the book of this law, them will Jehovah bring upon thee, until thou be destroyed. Jesus came to bear the curse for we who believe by “working in us to will and to work for His good pleasure”, [Philippians 2:13] meaning He puts the gift of obedience in us when we believe the good news that He took away our sins and the curse.)   Walk in the Infamous Place of Holiness K. H. - 10/23/2008 (David's notes in red) In a dream, I was with a group of students headed toward a convention center when all of the people we encountered along the way tried to discourage us from going there because they said it was in a bad part of town and was very dirty there. No matter what was said, we still kept on walking toward the convention center. When we got there, we all went through the doors, and as soon as I walked through the glass doors, I saw how nice it looked inside. I didn't see that it was dirty like the people had said it was going to be. (The Convention Center is where the students are going to truly learn of God. Apostates have always believed such a place is unclean. The Pharisees thought that Jesus was a false teacher and His students were deceived.) All the other students filed into the auditorium, but I needed to go to the bathroom, and at this point, I felt the need to take off my shoes. I initially began to recall what the people along the way were saying about how dirty a place it was and started to become concerned about where I was about to walk, but I cast that imagination down and just said to the Lord, “I trust you”. I started to head for the bathroom and began to feel how clean the tile and carpet felt under my feet and once I got to the bathroom, I was even more amazed. When I walked into the bathroom, it was the most pristine and cleanest bathroom I think I have ever seen. I knew now without a doubt there was nothing dirty about this place, and began to feel the peace of the Lord about being barefoot. (This training center is holy and clean.) After I was finished in the bathroom, I left to find my seat with my parents in the auditorium for our meal that we were going to have together. I was so filled with joy and peace that I didn't even notice that I didn't have my shoes on when I went into the auditorium. (The spiritual food served here is holy and clean.) When I woke up, I was reminded that I had taken my shoes off my feet in the dream. It was then brought to my attention that when in the presence of God, Moses had to remove his shoes so that he would not be separated from the holiness of God. (Our feet are not to be separated from holy or clean ground, meaning we are to walk in a place of holiness with God.) From what the Lord showed me, I know that this is why I felt led to take my shoes off as well, because I was entering into the holiness of God. The Lord also revealed to me that the students in this dream represented the students of His Word. As students of His Word, we will have many come against our walk with the Lord, but we have to hold fast the confession of our faith that it waver not and walk in spirit and in truth. No matter what the flesh tries to tell us, we have to lean not on our own understanding but just trust in the Lord. This life that we live is not our own, but it is Christ's to live in us; He is our hope of glory. When I didn't notice that I didn't have my shoes on, I believe that it signified walking in His holiness and in His rest; the flesh had been crucified. Thank you Jesus!   Walk Before Me in Fear and Trembling  Debbie Fenske 11/2/25 I would like to share this word that the Lord began speaking to me at 4:45 this morning. He actually woke me at 2:30, and I was in much prayer, for myself, doing much confessing before the Lord, and praying for all of my family, for our body here, and all our families, for David and Michael, and all of UBM, and for all the Elect of the Lord. Then I heard the Lord say, “I want to speak to you, My Beloved.” So, I quickly got out of bed and went and grabbed my notebook and pen. And the Lord began to continue speaking this. “I speak to you, My Beloved, the Elect of God whom I have drawn unto Myself. Yes, you who are My Elect, who I have drawn to Myself with My everlasting love. I say to you, who My eyes have beheld as My Bride from before the foundation of the world; let not this calling negate the fact that you must walk always before Me in fear and trembling. Though I have drawn you to Myself, and have allowed My grace to abound unto you, fear Me, My Bride. Walk before Me in holy fear, and be holy in all your ways, in all your manner of speech, all your days. It has long been the time that you have basked in Me through the love and truth of My Word that enables you to walk with Me, and in Me with a perfect heart. My Beloved, My Bride, I have poured out upon you the anointing of My Spirit, that you will shine forth My beauty, My glory, in all My truth. I have chosen you to be My glory upon this earth, as also many more whom I am perfecting. But you must remember to walk, to live in holiness before Me, in fear and trembling. Yes, My beloved ones, there is always this one condition, holiness, with total and complete surrender. Seek Me about this holy surrender. It is what My Bride must be; wholly surrendered unto Me in all things, understanding that I am your all in all, your Everything. I am your life, your breath, the Giver of TRUE life, sustaining you in all your ways. All the many ways known only in Me, your provider and your complete sustenance, and your righteousness. I will be opening doors before you, and you will enter. There will no longer be anything of this world holding you back. Only a walk of holy fear and trembling before Me will keep your garments shining brightly, reflecting to all your beauty, your anointing, reflecting the brightness, even the glory of My very presence, life, and character before the world. What will this do? It will draw all men unto Me. All whom I have called and ultimately chosen. Remember, “Fear and trembling.” This is your daily, your hourly, and your minute-by-minute assignment. Will you remember? For I will reveal My will to you in ways you have never considered. And I will certainly lead you down paths you have not yet walked. You will know it is I leading you. You will not doubt. For walking before Me with fear and trembling will cause you to know that, “This is the way. Walk ye in it.” It will require much self-denial, so much more than you have known. This is what a walk with fear and trembling before Me will do. And this is how My perfection will be seen in and through you, and will draw many unto Me, completing your part in bringing many into the Kingdom of Heaven. Rejoice that in all of these things I have chosen you. Rejoice in Me, My Bride, My holy companions, walking step-by-step with Me, in Me. Oh, rejoice, My Beloved! Again, I say rejoice! Let your rejoicing in Me lead you on. Even through all the times when you will not know what lies ahead, I will lead you on. Down every path, and every crooked turn, I will help you to say, “Yes, Lord!” After I finished writing this down, I wanted to see what my word for the day was. I was excited because I felt really compelled to look at it right then. It is always a chapter a day. I thought it was amazing and very timely, that when I opened it up, the chapter to read was Ruth Chapter 1. I took this as confirmation. Thank You, Father. I pray You let this word speak to our hearts and move us on in our walk in You with holy fear and trembling, and with knowledge and understanding of all things You would have us to let go of, thoughts we think, and things we do that will otherwise keep us from having a holy fear of You, Lord, and not allow Your glory to shine forth from us in Your fullness. We need Your help, Father. So help us, Lord. Lead us on! Amen!

This week, Greg and Nathan wrap up their journey through the book of Ruth with a deep dive into Ruth 4, a chapter where legal negotiations, bold faithfulness, and God's quiet providence converge into a story far bigger than anyone in Bethlehem could have imagined. At the city gate, Boaz steps into the public square to do things the right way, navigating the cultural and legal process of redemption with wisdom and integrity. Greg and Nathan break down why the gate mattered, why Boaz started by talking about a field instead of Ruth, and why the unnamed redeemer stepped aside once Ruth entered the picture. They'll unpack the meaning behind the ancient sandal ceremony, the elders' powerful blessings, and the surprising declaration that Ruth is “more than seven sons.” Together, they trace how this chapter moves from uncertainty to overflowing joy—culminating in a genealogy that links Ruth, a Moabite widow, to King David, and ultimately to Jesus, the Redeemer behind every redemption story. If you've ever wondered how God weaves ordinary, fragile lives into His grand purpose, this finale will encourage you, challenge you, and help you see Ruth's story with fresh eyes. Join Greg and Nathan as they explore how God redeems broken stories and threads them into His redemption story—one that stretches from the fields of Bethlehem to the throne of the true King.

Jake and Brian discuss Ruth chapter 3 and how it shows us the key theme of God providing rescue...all the while conveniently ignoring any weird aspects of the story. And apparently Brian hates pumpkin pie...

Pastor Brian Wilmarth shares from Ruth Chapter 3, describing how moving from emptiness to fullness comes through rescue.

Sunday Evening, November 23, 2025 | S0580 SPEAKER: Jason Hardin DOWNLOAD: Interactive outline WATCH NOW: Livestream S0580

Sarah-Jane Harknett joins us to continue our short series on Ruth. Today looking at Ruth, Chapter 3.

On This Week at Charlestown Road, Jason and Roger revisit Sunday morning's sermon, “Seasons of Faith in the Book of Ruth: Chapter 1” digging deeper into the story of Naomi and Ruth and how we must continue to battle against bitterness when life is tough.

Greg and Nathan are back with another episode in their walk through the book of Ruth, and this week they're stepping into one of the most intimate and suspense-filled moments in the entire story — Ruth Chapter 3. In “The Midnight Proposal,” the guys unpack Naomi's bold plan, Ruth's risky midnight mission to the threshing floor, and Boaz's surprising response that reveals both character and covenant faithfulness. With warmth, clarity, and plenty of cultural insight, Greg and Nathan explore what's really happening when Ruth “uncovers Boaz's feet,” why her request to “spread your wings over your servant” is far more than poetic language, and how Boaz's integrity shapes every choice he makes — even when romance is on the table. Together they trace the themes of risk, redemption, waiting, and God's quiet providence, answering questions like: What motivates Naomi to take action now? Was Ruth's midnight visit inappropriate, or a culturally rich symbol of trust and commitment? Why does Boaz call Ruth a “worthy woman,” and how does that connect her to his own character? What does the nearer redeemer mean for the story — and for Boaz's integrity? How does Chapter 3 show us what courageous faith looks like in uncertain situations? As always, Greg and Nathan bring thoughtful reflection, accessible explanation, and pastoral warmth as they explore how God's redemptive story moves through bold faith and steadfast integrity. If you've ever wondered what's really going on in this midnight encounter — and what it shows us about God's heart — you won't want to miss this episode.

While Cody is sitting in timeout, Jake and Brian discuss Jake's message on Ruth 2. They discuss how culture feeds us a picture of life we think is full, but how God's faithfulness leads us to the truly full life. 

Pastor Jake Harper continues in Ruth with Chapter 2.

Sunday Morning, November 16, 2025 | S0577 SPEAKER: Jason Hardin DOWNLOAD: Interactive outline WATCH NOW: Livestream S0577

Andy Malcolm continues our series on Ruth, today looking at Ruth chapter 2.

Greg and Nathan continue their journey through the book of Ruth, turning to chapter 2 — where quiet faith meets surprising grace. Ruth steps out to glean in the fields, “happens” upon Boaz's land, and discovers that God's providence is often at work in the most ordinary moments. Along the way, Greg and Nathan unpack what it means for Boaz to be a “worthy man,” explore the beauty of refuge under God's wings, and watch Naomi's heart begin to move from bitterness toward hope. Join the conversation and see how Ruth 2 shows God's kindness breaking through everyday life — one act of faithfulness at a time.

We cover the sermon and story of Ruth chapter 1. 

While it may seem at times that He is not, God is Faithfully at work in the lives of his children to bring us from emptiness to fullness

Our new series on Ruth begins with Stu Clarke looking at Chapter 1 - Tragedies into Triumph. 

In this episode, Greg and Nathan kick off their journey through Ruth with Chapter 1 — a story that begins in famine and tragedy but ends with a glimmer of hope. Nathan reads the chapter aloud, then leads Greg through a thoughtful discussion on what's really happening beneath the surface: how Ruth's loyalty shines in dark times, how Naomi's bitterness reflects deep grief, and how even in loss, God's providence is quietly at work. Key Themes: Faithfulness in the midst of suffering God's hidden hand in hard seasons Ruth's bold commitment to Naomi and to God The first signs of redemption at the barley harvest Listen in as Greg and Nathan remind us that even when life feels empty, God is still writing a story of redemption.

Bible Study - Book of Ruth - Chapter 4- Episode 6

Send us a textThis is a message I shared at Timothy Lutheran Church on Sunday October 12, 2025 from Ruth Chapter 1. Thank you for listening. 

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Ruth Chapter 2 by Amity, Michelle and Connie 28.09.25

Send us a textWelcome: Welcome to today's episode of The Bible Project Daily Podcast, where we continue through Ruth Chapter 1 and discover how God brings hope out of bitterness and redemption out of loss.This episode begins with famine, grief, and Naomi's bitterness — yet in the middle of sorrow, Ruth chooses faithfulness and a new life with God's people. This episode explores how our decisions to trust the Lord shape our future and how His grace can turn even the darkest chapters into stories of redemption.Key Thought: Life is not just shaped by the dreams we dream, but by the decisions we make in faith.The Balance of GrayFaith That Challenges. Conversations that Matter. Laughs included. Subscribe Now!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showTo listen to my monthly church history podcast, subscribe at; https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.com For an ad-free version of my podcasts plus the opportunity to enjoy hours of exclusive content and two bonus episodes a month whilst also helping keep the Bible Project Daily Podcast free for listeners everywhere support me at;|PatreonSupport me to continue making great content for listeners everywhere.https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com

Vern Streeter | Guest Speaker | August 31, 2025 Referenced Scripture: Ruth 4:1-22 Big Idea: Like Naomi you can go from emptiness to fullness by trusting God's providence, living a life of Hesed, and believing God has a beautiful plan for your life and legacy. I. Boaz to the Rescue (4:1-12) II. Emptiness to FULLNESS (Hint: “Liquid Gold!”) (4:13-17a) III. One more delightful, and inspiring, surprise (4:17b-22) Reflection Questions: 1. What did you like about Ruth chapter 4? 2. What has been your favorite part of the book of Ruth? 3. Talk about your own emptiness and fullness these days. 4. Who in your life needs you to advocate for them? 5. How do you feel knowing that Ruth is in the ancestral line of Jesus Christ? What's your next step? * Connect: We'd love to connect with you! Fill out our Connect Card to receive more information, have us pray for you, or to ask us any questions: http://journeybozeman.com/connectcard * Connect: Get your children connected to our children's ministry, Base Camp: https://journeybozeman.com/children * Connect: Our Student Ministry is for High School and Middle School students: https://journeybozeman.com/students * Give: Want to worship through giving and support the ministry of Journey Church: https://journeybozeman.com/give * Gather: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneyChurchBozeman * Gather: Download our app: https://journeybozeman.com/app * Gather: Join our Facebook Group to stay connected throughout the week: https://facebook.com/groups/JourneyChurchBozeman  Chapters (00:00:00) - A Moment of Personal Appreciation for Journey Church(00:01:04) - Ruth Chapter 4, The Life of Ruth(00:02:29) - The Book of Ruth(00:10:03) - Boaz the Redeemer and Naomi's(00:16:52) - Boaz the Kinsman Redeemer(00:19:50) - Deuteronomy 7, The Sandal Changes Hands(00:25:30) - Ruth vs Naomi(00:32:38) - The Family Line of Ruth and King David(00:38:46) - Jesus Says, You're Coming With Me

Vern Streeter | Guest Speaker | August 24, 2025 Referenced Scripture: Ruth 3 Big Idea: God is a creative provider because at His core He is a God of Hesed…Ruth did it; Boaz did it; and we can do it too! Reflection Questions: 1. What did you learn from Ruth Chapter 3 and how did that impact/help you?2. How has Ruth, the person, challenged or affirmed your perception of female roles? (For instance she proposed to Boaz…)3. How uncomfortable are you with Boaz being in “good spirits” and Ruth, all dolled up, lying down next to him rather intimately?4. Naomi is still empty but there seems to be some hope now that Boaz is actively in the picture. Talk about your personal experience with emptiness and fullness.5. What definition/synonym for Hesed was particularly meaningful for you and why? What's your next step? Connect: We'd love to connect with you! Fill out our Connect Card to receive more information, have us pray for you, or to ask us any questions: http://journeybozeman.com/connectcard Connect: Get your children connected to our children's ministry, Base Camp: https://journeybozeman.com/children Connect: Our Student Ministry is for High School and Middle School students: https://journeybozeman.com/students Give: Want to worship through giving and support the ministry of Journey Church: https://journeybozeman.com/give Gather: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneyChurchBozeman Gather: Download our app: https://journeybozeman.com/app Gather: Join our Facebook Group to stay connected throughout the week: https://facebook.com/groups/JourneyChurchBozeman  Chapters (00:00:00) - The Book of Ruth, Week 3(00:07:08) - Ruth the Lion's Perfume(00:13:48) - The Message of Naomi's Advice to Ruth(00:20:13) - The Woman at His Feet(00:24:31) - Ruth and Boaz(00:31:02) - The Wait for Naomi and Ruth(00:33:11) - Understanding Chesed in a Moment(00:36:30) - During Communion, a time of reflection and worship

How are Ruth and Boaz related to Jesus? Come Bible Study WITH ME through Ruth 4 and ask all the questions!

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God is writing a bigger story than you can see. Ruth chapter 4 isn't just the end of a love story—it's the launchpad for legacy, redemption, and restoration. In today's message, we wrap up our Ruth series with powerful insights into how God redeems our brokenness, restores what's been lost, and brings purpose from pain.

By Jerold Aust - In a continuing series of Tuesday night on-line Zoom Bible Studies, former Pastor and educator Jerold Aust covers the fascinating scriptures and provides commentary for the Book of Ruth, chapter 2. [Note - These studies are presented via Zoom. To access the study on Friday evenings you may request

In this powerful Mother's Day sermon, Pastor Ryan Visconti takes us through the surprisingly spicy and deeply spiritual Ruth Chapter 3. What can seem like a scandalous love story is actually a divine blueprint for faith, family, and God's redemptive timing. Whether you're in a season of waiting, parenting, or looking for God-honoring relationships, this message is packed with biblical wisdom and real-life application. Learn why your past doesn't cancel your future, how moms can shape destinies, and how God uses imperfect people to fulfill perfect plans. Ruth didn't just find a husband—she found redemption. And so can you.If you're waiting on a breakthrough—whether in dating, marriage, parenting, or purpose—this message will encourage you: God is still working in the waiting. Stay to the end to witness people publicly declare their faith through water baptism—a celebration of new life in Christ! Chapter Markers:00:00 - Intro to Ruth Chapter 3 01:00 - The Power of a Mother's Influence 03:10 - The Vulnerability of Widows in Ancient Times 04:30 - Naomi's Bold Matchmaking Plan 06:20 - Strategic Positioning: Ruth at the Threshing Floor 08:00 - Dating Advice: Smell Good, Look Good, Be Wise 09:30 - Parents Must Lead Their Kids' Dating Journey 12:00 - Why Dating Should Wait Until Marriage Is the Goal 14:40 - Parents as Dating Gatekeepers 17:00 - The Scandal of Ruth's Bold Move 20:00 - Grace for Your Past Mistakes 21:00 - Boaz's Integrity & God's Order in Relationships 25:00 - God's Way vs. The World's Way in Relationships 27:00 - Boaz Gives Hope, Not Hype 29:00 - Boaz Honors Ruth's Reputation 30:40 - Breaking the Moabite Cycle of Seduction 31:50 - Ruth as the Church, Boaz as Jesus 33:00 - Jesus: The Greater Redeemer 34:00 - Ruth Returns Home with Good News 35:00 - Naomi Brings Peace Through Perspective 36:30 - Ryan's Personal Story of Waiting & Dating 38:00 - Advice to Singles: Define the Relationship 39:30 - What To Do While You Wait: Work the Fields 41:00 - Our Harvest Field Is Souls 42:30 - Gospel Call: Come to Jesus as Your Redeemer 44:00 - Salvation Prayer & Public Response 45:00 - Celebration of Water Baptism  Subscribe for more spirit-filled, Bible-based preaching  Like |  Comment |  Share with someone waiting on God's promise#Ruth3 #MothersDaySermon #RyanVisconti #ChristianDating #FaithInWaiting #BoazAndRuth #RedemptionStory #GenerationChurch #BibleTeaching #JesusSaves #NewLifeInChrist

Are you in a season where you feel forgotten, stuck, or wondering what God is doing? In this powerful message from Ruth chapter 2, Pastor Ryan Visconti brings an encouraging word about God's providence, favor, and grace—even in the hardest seasons.Through the story of Ruth and Boaz, you'll discover how God's hand is always at work behind the scenes, aligning divine appointments, redeeming brokenness, and preparing blessings greater than you imagined. Whether you're single, married, or simply seeking God's direction, this message is full of biblical wisdom, dating guidance, and hope for your future.

By Jerold Aust - In a continuing series of Tuesday night on-line Zoom Bible Studies, former Pastor and educator Jerold Aust covers the fascinating scriptures and provides commentary for the Book of Ruth, Chapter 1. [Note - These studies are presented via Zoom. To access the study on Friday evenings you may request