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The Lazy CEO Podcast with Jane Lu
#111 From Refugee Roots to Hospitality Empire: How Elliot Solomon Is Carrying the Solotel Family Legacy

The Lazy CEO Podcast with Jane Lu

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 48:17


This episode dives deep into a story that starts long before today's guest was even born - one of resilience, reinvention, and the legacy of pubs, people, and a little chaos.Jane sits down with Elliot Solomon, CEO of Solotel Group, a fourth-generation hospitality leader whose family fled Russia during the pogroms and ended up building one of Australia's most iconic venue groups - behind The Sheaf, The Clock, Opera Bar, Chiswick, Aria, and more.Elliot shares how the business has evolved across generations - how his dad ditched law to work in pubs, how changing the menu overnight didn't go as planned, and how Elliot stepped up as CEO at 30. Now juggling 1700 employees and three kids under three, Elliot opens up about what it really takes to lead a legacy - through expansion, reinvention, and staying emotionally objective in a deeply personal business.This one's got family drama, business grit, and a whole lot of pub wisdom.Connect with us:Follow The Lazy CEO podcast on Instagram: @thelazyceo_podcastStay updated with our host, Jane Lu: @thelazyceoFollow Elliot on Instagram: @elliotsolomonFollow Solotel on Instagram: @solotel_group Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword
Thursday, April 24, 2025 - Whew, this was a real brow-furler of a crossword!

Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 15:04


This was a debut crossword by Kathleen Duncan -- congrats!! -- and it was a doozy. Jean managed to get through it in fairly good time, but Mike ran into the proverbial lexicographic abyss in the southwest corner, and managed to escape just in the NICK of time. To hear more about his harrowing escape, and Jean's easy sashay through the very same puzzle, have a listen to today's podcast, and, as always, please tell others about us on social media.Show note imagery: A SHEAF of paper, not to be confused with a SHEATH of ... paperWe love feedback! Send us a text...Contact Info:We love listener mail! Drop us a line, crosswordpodcast@icloud.com.Also, we're on FaceBook, so feel free to drop by there and strike up a conversation!

Reformation Baptist Church
Wave the Sheaf

Reformation Baptist Church

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2025 74:11


After reminding the children of Israel about keeping the Sabbath and the Passover, God now describes how the first fruits are to be offered. These would be barley for the Feast of Unleavened Bread and wheat for the Feast of Weeks. They would be required to bring a sheaf of their grain to offer before the Lord as a wave offering. The priests had to offer an additional lamb of the first year as a burnt offering in addition to the regular daily offering along with the grain offering and a drink offering. When we think of grain in the offerings, we should think of it as a type of the Word of God. The lamb of God must be slain so that we can received the Word of God. It is through Christ's sacrifice, that God opens our eyes so that we can meaningfully receive His Word. This was to be very distinctive for the people because they were not allowed to partake of any of the crop of the new year, until the wave offering had happened. When we think of times of famine, this would require self control when your crop comes in and you are not to eat it until the first fruits are waved before God as a testimony that both the physical food and the spiritual food that we receive is from the mercy of God.

Library Pubcast
229 - Tomatin, Johnnie Walker, Evan Williams, Golden Sheaf, Bushmills

Library Pubcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 63:45


Mark (The Ownch) - Tomatin 12yr Mark's Second Drink - Johnnie Walker - Green Label Matt (The Whiskey Guy) - Evan Williams Single Barrel - 2016 Unopened Treasures - Golden Sheaf - The Breakfast Dram Chris (The Dealer) - Bushmills - Black Bush Sherry Cask Reserve

Library Pubcast
228 - Tobermory, McCallan, Bakers, Golden Sheaf, Tanduay

Library Pubcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 58:47


Mark (The Ownch) - Tobermory 10yr Mark's Second Drink - Macallan - Rare Cask Matt (The Whiskey Guy) - Bakers 7yr high rye Unopened Treasures - Golden Sheaf - Creme De La Corn Dan Pick from his Travels - Tanduay Rhum

The Original Loretta Brown Show
Six Minutes in Eternity

The Original Loretta Brown Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 52:48


For six minutes, Wisconsin husband, farmer, and writer Philip Hasheider was dead. He met all the requirements: heart not beating, lungs no longer breathing, skin an ashen color turning blue. He was lifeless, flat on the floor. “Six Minutes in Eternity:  A Memoir” is an extraordinary story of his Near Death Experience (NDE), including the events on an early October morning leading to his sudden cardiac death and what he experienced during that time away from his body. Through no request or fault of his own, he had suddenly, in an instant, become an expert on dying. This book explains what he experienced during the time he was being revived and explores how the full awareness of his life has been opened for him with a new set of eyes. His interpretation of the experience here and in another dimension offers a pathway for others to follow this journey with him.Philip Hasheider is a farmer, writer, and local historian. He is the author of 30 books on farming, local history, and family stories. His essays have appeared in the Wisconsin Academy of Review, The Capital Times, Wisconsin State Journal, Sickle & Sheaf, Seasons on the Farm, Old Sauk Trails, My First Tractor: Stories of Farmers and Their First Love, and The Country Today. He wrote the first Wisconsin Local Food Marketing Guide, which received the Wisconsin Distinguished Document Award from the Wisconsin Library Association and the National Notable Government Documents Award from the American Library Association. He is a five-time recipient of the Book of Merit Award presented by the Wisconsin Historical Society and Wisconsin State Genealogical Society. He lives on a farm in South Central Wisconsin with his wife Mary, where pasture-grazed beef is a central part of their farm's legacy.Contact Info:www.facebook.com/philip.hasheider Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Original Loretta Brown Show
Six Minutes in Eternity

The Original Loretta Brown Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 52:48


For six minutes, Wisconsin husband, farmer, and writer Philip Hasheider was dead. He met all the requirements: heart not beating, lungs no longer breathing, skin an ashen color turning blue. He was lifeless, flat on the floor. “Six Minutes in Eternity:  A Memoir” is an extraordinary story of his Near Death Experience (NDE), including the events on an early October morning leading to his sudden cardiac death and what he experienced during that time away from his body. Through no request or fault of his own, he had suddenly, in an instant, become an expert on dying. This book explains what he experienced during the time he was being revived and explores how the full awareness of his life has been opened for him with a new set of eyes. His interpretation of the experience here and in another dimension offers a pathway for others to follow this journey with him. Philip Hasheider is a farmer, writer, and local historian. He is the author of 30 books on farming, local history, and family stories. His essays have appeared in the Wisconsin Academy of Review, The Capital Times, Wisconsin State Journal, Sickle & Sheaf, Seasons on the Farm, Old Sauk Trails, My First Tractor: Stories of Farmers and Their First Love, and The Country Today. He wrote the first Wisconsin Local Food Marketing Guide, which received the Wisconsin Distinguished Document Award from the Wisconsin Library Association and the National Notable Government Documents Award from the American Library Association. He is a five-time recipient of the Book of Merit Award presented by the Wisconsin Historical Society and Wisconsin State Genealogical Society. He lives on a farm in South Central Wisconsin with his wife Mary, where pasture-grazed beef is a central part of their farm's legacy. Contact Info: www.facebook.com/philip.hasheider

Alternative Talk- 1150AM KKNW
The Loretta Brown Show - 09 - 12 - 24 - Six Minutes in Eternity

Alternative Talk- 1150AM KKNW

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 52:48


For six minutes, Wisconsin husband, farmer, and writer Philip Hasheider was dead. He met all the requirements: heart not beating, lungs no longer breathing, skin an ashen color turning blue. He was lifeless, flat on the floor. “Six Minutes in Eternity: A Memoir” is an extraordinary story of his Near Death Experience (NDE), including the events on an early October morning leading to his sudden cardiac death and what he experienced during that time away from his body. Through no request or fault of his own, he had suddenly, in an instant, become an expert on dying. This book explains what he experienced during the time he was being revived and explores how the full awareness of his life has been opened for him with a new set of eyes. His interpretation of the experience here and in another dimension offers a pathway for others to follow this journey with him. “Philip Hasheider is a farmer, writer, and local historian. He is the author of 30 books on farming, local history, and family stories. His essays have appeared in the Wisconsin Academy of Review, The Capital Times, Wisconsin State Journal, Sickle & Sheaf, Seasons on the Farm, Old Sauk Trails, My First Tractor: Stories of Farmers and Their First Love, and The Country Today. He wrote the first Wisconsin Local Food Marketing Guide, which received the Wisconsin Distinguished Document Award from the Wisconsin Library Association and the National Notable Government Documents Award from the American Library Association. He is a five-time recipient of the Book of Merit Award presented by the Wisconsin Historical Society and Wisconsin State Genealogical Society. He lives on a farm in South Central Wisconsin with his wife Mary, where pasture-grazed beef is a central part of their farm's legacy. Contact Info: www.facebook.com/philip.hasheider

Only Bourbon Fans
Golden Sheaf Bourbon Whiskey Review

Only Bourbon Fans

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 22:51


As we catch up with the guys we sit down and sample a bottle we have been dying to try. Coming out of Omaha Nebraska, this blended bottle is from the work of David Mark Young. Here is a list of some facts about the brand from DMY himself. Here's a few off the top of my head: -born is 1866 -grew to become 3rd largest distillery in the country pre-prohibition - produced 13k gal daily -generated 90%+ state tax revenue pre-income tax. Responsible for a lot of Omaha/Nebraska infrastructure and growth which is not a well known fact -shut down in 1920 dispute being 1 of 8 distilleries invited to continue distilling for medicinal purposes. Declined because they had already pivoted to cattle (Omaha Stock Yards). - revived in 2020 by this guy

Tech AI Radio
Sheaf Theoryが現実世界に応用される驚きの例

Tech AI Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024


Peacehaven Evangelical Free Church
Christ Foreshadowed in the Spring Feasts

Peacehaven Evangelical Free Church

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2024


The New Testament writers open up the secret of the feasts and show is that they lay down a prophetic timeline of the person and work of Christ. Paul clearly states that the feasts were a shadow of things to come and the reality is found in Christ (Col 2:18-19). May our hearts stand in […]

SJ@Noon
Canterra Seeds Golden Sheaf Program: Clay Sleva of the Melfort Mustangs

SJ@Noon

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 14:33


April's Canterra Seeds Golden Sheaf Program profile is on Melfort Mustangs' forward and Southeast Sask agricultural veteran Clay Sleeva! Give it a listen!

Blessing on SermonAudio
The Blessing of The Barley Sheaf

Blessing on SermonAudio

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 26:00


A new MP3 sermon from Little Ivy Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Blessing of The Barley Sheaf Speaker: Scott Dotson Sr. Broadcaster: Little Ivy Baptist Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 3/31/2024 Bible: Leviticus 23:9-14 Length: 26 min.

Second Tier
Bellingham, Rice, Sheaf - Second Tier Weekend Show

Second Tier

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2024 57:59


Ryan Dilks and Justin Peach answer your questions and discuss the latest news in the Championship.Which players are the top 3 best prospects in the Championship?Which Championship player should be included in the Euros squad?Would you rather be promoted or reach a cup final?If you could manage any Championship club, who would it be? It's the Second Tier.Watch this episode on YouTube! Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjqVFKB1yw2z_XyVINhB9qA/featuredWebsite: www.secondtierpod.co.uk Twitter: twitter.com/secondtierpod **Please rate and review us on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It means a lot and makes it easy for other people to find us. Thank you!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Past Lives Podcast
Paranormal Stories Ep112

The Past Lives Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2024 11:01


This week I am talking to Philip Hasheider about his book 'Six Minutes In Eternity'.For six minutes Wisconsin husband, farmer, and writer Philip Hasheider was dead. He met all the requirements: heart not beating, lungs no longer breathing, skin an ashen-color turning blue. He was lifeless, flat on the floor.This extraordinary story of his Near Death Experience (NDE) is about the events on an early October morning leading to his sudden cardiac death and what he experienced during that time away from his body. Through no request or fault of his own, he had suddenly, in an instant, become an expert on dying.This book is an explanation of what he experienced during the time he was being revived, and an exploration of how the full awareness of his life has been opened for him with a new set of eyes. His interpretation of the experience here and in another dimension offers a pathway for others to follow this journey with him.BioPhilip Hasheider is a farmer, writer and local historian. He's the author of 30 books on farming, local history and family stories. His essays have appeared in the Wisconsin Academy of Review, The Capital Times, Wisconsin State Journal, Sickle & Sheaf, Seasons on the Farm, Old Sauk Trails, My First Tractor: Stories of Farmers and Their First Love, and The Country Today. He was the writer for the first Wisconsin Local Food Marketing Guide that received the Wisconsin Distinguished Document Award from the Wisconsin Library Association and the national Notable Government documents Award from the American Library Association. He is a five-time recipient of the Book of Merit Award presented by the Wisconsin Historical Society and Wisconsin State Genealogical Society. He lives on a farm in South Central Wisconsin, with his wife Mary, and where pasture-grazed beef is a central part of their farm's legacy.Amazon link https://tinyurl.com/p2nd9m36https://www.pastliveshypnosis.co.uk/https://www.patreon.com/ourparanormalafterlife

The Past Lives Podcast
Extraordinary Near Death Experience

The Past Lives Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 57:34


This week I am talking to Philip Hasheider about his book 'Six Minutes In Eternity'.For six minutes Wisconsin husband, farmer, and writer Philip Hasheider was dead. He met all the requirements: heart not beating, lungs no longer breathing, skin an ashen-color turning blue. He was lifeless, flat on the floor.This extraordinary story of his Near Death Experience (NDE) is about the events on an early October morning leading to his sudden cardiac death and what he experienced during that time away from his body. Through no request or fault of his own, he had suddenly, in an instant, become an expert on dying.This book is an explanation of what he experienced during the time he was being revived, and an exploration of how the full awareness of his life has been opened for him with a new set of eyes. His interpretation of the experience here and in another dimension offers a pathway for others to follow this journey with him.BioPhilip Hasheider is a farmer, writer and local historian. He's the author of 30 books on farming, local history and family stories. His essays have appeared in the Wisconsin Academy of Review, The Capital Times, Wisconsin State Journal, Sickle & Sheaf, Seasons on the Farm, Old Sauk Trails, My First Tractor: Stories of Farmers and Their First Love, and The Country Today. He was the writer for the first Wisconsin Local Food Marketing Guide that received the Wisconsin Distinguished Document Award from the Wisconsin Library Association and the national Notable Government documents Award from the American Library Association. He is a five-time recipient of the Book of Merit Award presented by the Wisconsin Historical Society and Wisconsin State Genealogical Society. He lives on a farm in South Central Wisconsin, with his wife Mary, and where pasture-grazed beef is a central part of their farm's legacy.Amazon link https://tinyurl.com/p2nd9m36https://www.pastliveshypnosis.co.uk/https://www.patreon.com/ourparanormalafterlife

embellish podcast
The Art of Whiskey Blending with David Mark Young from Golden Sheaf Whiskey Company

embellish podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 73:03


In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing David Mark Young, the owner and master blender of Golden Sheaf Whiskey Company. We delved into his varied past, including his military background and his journey to becoming a whiskey brand owner. David shared his passion for whiskey and how it evolved from a hobby to a full-blown obsession. He discussed the allure of the whiskey lifestyle and his love for the history and backstories behind different brands. We also explored the concept of blending in the American whiskey market. David explained how blending has traditionally had a negative connotation, but he and other whiskey enthusiasts are working to change that perception. He emphasized the importance of creating unique and innovative blends that cater to different tastes and preferences. David touched on the challenges of being a startup in the whiskey industry, including the financial constraints and the need for constant creativity and problem-solving. He shared his excitement for the future of Golden Chief and his plans to continue experimenting with different finishes and expressions. Overall, this episode provided a fascinating insight into the world of whiskey blending and the journey of reviving a historic brand. David's passion and dedication to his craft were evident throughout the conversation, making it an engaging and informative listen for whiskey enthusiasts and novices alike.   Golden Sheaf Whiskey Website: GoldenSheafWhiskey.com Social Media: Facebook: www.facebook.com/GoldenSheafWhiskey Twitter: www.twitter.com/GoldenSheafWhiskey Instagram: www.instagram.com/GoldenSheafWhiskey LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/goldensheafwhiskey

Sky Blue Fans TV
Owl's Downed by Sheaf

Sky Blue Fans TV

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 83:42


Is something Magical happening again as Sky Blues see off Wednesday by Sheaf. Donate to the George and john statue on the link below. SUBSCRIBE NOW!: https://bit.ly/3q6QInk FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/SkyBlueFansTV TWITTER: https://twitter.com/SkyBlueFansTV1 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/skybluefanstv/ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@SkyBlueFansTV TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@skybluefanstv #SBTV #SBFTV #PUSB #CCFC #Dhillonsbrewery #skybluetavern #neonnow #ccfcprints #wednesday ##sheffieldwednesday #georgeandjohn https://www.gofundme.com/f/gpb66-fund-a-statue-for-george-curtis-and-john-sillett

Projeto Mayhem
Bate-Papo Mayhem 342 - Green Sheaf, os poemas esotéricos da Golden Dawn - Aladdin Collar

Projeto Mayhem

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2024 80:22


Bate-Papo Mayhem 342 - Aladdin Collar - Green Sheaf https://projetomayhem.com.br/ O vídeo desta conversa está disponível em: https://youtu.be/_qQU9Bv1oNE Bate Papo Mayhem é um projeto extra desbloqueado nas Metas do Projeto Mayhem.  Todas as 3as, 5as e Sabados as 21h os coordenadores do Projeto Mayhem batem papo com algum convidado sobre Temas escolhidos pelos membros, que participam ao vivo da conversa, podendo fazer perguntas e colocações. Os vídeos ficam disponíveis para os membros e são liberados para o público em geral duas vezes por semana, às segundas e quintas feiras e os áudios são editados na forma de podcast e liberados uma vez por semana. Faça parte do projeto Mayhem: https://www.catarse.me/tdc

Restaurant Hoppen
David Mark Young—Golden Sheaf Bourbon

Restaurant Hoppen

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 58:41


We dive into the world of whiskey with the man who resurrected an Omaha whiskey brand that lay dormant for over 100 years. David has brought Golden Sheaf, which started in 1866, into the 21st century and created a bourbon that's a cut above. We talk about the brand's history, how David became obsessed with bourbons, how he creates blends, and so much more.Also follow up on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, AND at RestaurantHoppen.com!Sponsored by Certified Piedmontese. Visit their website, use Promo Code: HOPPEN, and receive 25% off your order!This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

IMTalk
IMTalk Episode 894 – Swim Coach Andrew Sheaf

IMTalk

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 77:18


This week we have an interview with Swim Coach Andrew Sheaf. He's the author of ‘A Constraints Led Approach to Swim Coaching'. We also have News, Website of the Week, Coaches Corner and Q&As.

Oxford Bible Church - Living in the Last Days
The Baptism in the Holy Spirit (4): The First Ascension of Christ (1)

Oxford Bible Church - Living in the Last Days

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 28:30


The 2 stages of receiving the Holy Spirit: (1) At salvation, we receive the Spirit within. (2) At the Baptism in the Spirit, we receive the Spirit upon. Jesus is the classic example: (1) He had the Spirit WITHIN from birth, but (2) did not have the Spirit UPON until He was 30. We see these 2 stages with the apostles, for on the day of His resurrection Jesus imparted the indwelling Spirit to them (John 20:22). Then 50 days later they received the Spirit upon (Luke 24:49, Acts 1:4-8, 2:1-4). The giving of the Spirit could only happen after His Ascension (Acts 2:33). So, how could He give His Spirit to His apostles 40 days before His Ascension (John 20:22)? The solution is there were 2 Ascensions: (1) His 1st Ascension on the resurrection morning, and (2) His 2nd Ascension 40 days later. (1) First, He ascended, to appear before God and receive the Promise of the Spirit on our behalf, before returning to earth for 40 days, after which (2) He ascended again and sat down at God's right hand. That is why He could impart the Spirit to His apostles later on the same day He rose again (John 20:22). The 4 Purposes for His 1st Ascension: *1. To fulfil the Feast of First Fruits on the day of His resurrection (1Corinthians 15:20-23). *2. To present His BLOOD in the heavenly holy of holies (Hebrews 9:12). *3. To receive ALL AUTHORITY (Matthew 28:18, Daniel 7:13-14, Philippians 2:9-11): *4. To receive the SPIRIT on our behalf, to give to His people (Acts 2:33). When He appeared to Mary, He said: “Do not touch Me, for I have not yet ASCENDED to My Father; but go to My brethren and say to them: ‘I AM ASCENDING to My Father” (John 20:16-17). The reason He gave her for not allowing her to touch Him was that He was ascending. But later He allowed others to touch Him (Matthew 28:9, Luke 24:39, John 20:27). It follows He must have ascended for a purpose that required Him to avoid human contact until He fulfilled it, which must have been to present Himself as the First Fruits Offering to God, mandated for that very day and hour. Also, He had to present His Blood in the Heaven. So it was not appropriate for Mary to touch Him before He had made these holy offerings. He had to fulfil the Feast of First Fruits, which required Him to ascend to the Father on that resurrection morning (always on the Sunday of Passover Week - Leviticus 23:10-11). He had to present Himself to God in the heavenly Temple in the 3rd hour, exactly when the Sheaf of First Fruits was waved before the Lord in the earthly Temple (1 Corinthians 15:20-23). The First Fruits is a sheaf of barley, that had been cut down and then lifted up and waved before the Lord in the Temple. Through God's acceptance and blessing of the First Fruits, the whole harvest is blessed and guaranteed to come forth just like the First Fruits. This is a picture of Christ, who was killed, but now risen as our Representative Head 'accepted by God on our behalf'. So all who are in Christ are accepted by God as righteous and under His blessing, and our future resurrection is guaranteed. He described His death and burial as a grain of wheat being buried in the earth (John 12:24). Although only 1 seed is planted, the stalk that grows from it contains a whole cluster of grains. Likewise, many new creations will come forth from His death and resurrection. This multiplication is signified in the First Fruits Offering, for a whole sheaf containing many seeds (not just 1) that is waved before the Lord. This was fulfilled in His resurrection, for although He was buried alone, He did not rise alone, but many rose at the same time with Him (Matthew 27:51-53). He ascended to present Himself and the first fruits to God. At the same time, He took the spirits of the Old Testament saints (the spirits of just men made perfect) to Heaven (Hebrews 12:23). Before the Cross, at death, believers went down to Paradise in Hades, whereas the unsaved went to Torments (Luke 16:19-31, v22). The OT saints could not go to Heaven, as they were not born again. Although righteous by faith, they were spiritually dead. Their spirits had not yet been made perfect by the New Birth, so could not go to Heaven. The New Birth was only available after His Resurrection (1Peter 1:3). So, they could not enter Heaven when they died (John 3:3,5,13). But when He rose, He preached the Gospel to them in Hades, so they might be born again (1Peter 4:6). Then at His 1st Ascension, He led them to Heaven in a triumphal procession (Ephesians 4:8). Now, all born-again believers go to Paradise in Heaven when they die (2Corinthians 12:2,4). The hope of the OT saints was Heaven (Hebrews 11:10,16), but they did not receive this promise when they died, as their spirits could not be made perfect until God provided something better (the New Birth) for His people, when the New Covenant came into operation (Hebrews 11:39-40). But now these spirits of just men have been made perfect and are in Heaven (Hebrews 12:22-24).

Oxford Bible Church - Living in the Last Days (audio)
The Baptism in the Holy Spirit (4): The first Ascension of Christ (1)

Oxford Bible Church - Living in the Last Days (audio)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 28:30


The 2 stages of receiving the Holy Spirit: (1) At salvation, we receive the Spirit within. (2) At the Baptism in the Spirit, we receive the Spirit upon. Jesus is the classic example: (1) He had the Spirit WITHIN from birth, but (2) did not have the Spirit UPON until He was 30. We see these 2 stages with the apostles, for on the day of His resurrection Jesus imparted the indwelling Spirit to them (John 20:22). Then 50 days later they received the Spirit upon (Luke 24:49, Acts 1:4-8, 2:1-4). The giving of the Spirit could only happen after His Ascension (Acts 2:33). So, how could He give His Spirit to His apostles 40 days before His Ascension (John 20:22)? The solution is there were 2 Ascensions: (1) His 1st Ascension on the resurrection morning, and (2) His 2nd Ascension 40 days later. (1) First, He ascended, to appear before God and receive the Promise of the Spirit on our behalf, before returning to earth for 40 days, after which (2) He ascended again and sat down at God's right hand. That is why He could impart the Spirit to His apostles later on the same day He rose again (John 20:22). The 4 Purposes for His 1st Ascension: *1. To fulfil the Feast of First Fruits on the day of His resurrection (1Corinthians 15:20-23). *2. To present His BLOOD in the heavenly holy of holies (Hebrews 9:12). *3. To receive ALL AUTHORITY (Matthew 28:18, Daniel 7:13-14, Philippians 2:9-11): *4. To receive the SPIRIT on our behalf, to give to His people (Acts 2:33). When He appeared to Mary, He said: “Do not touch Me, for I have not yet ASCENDED to My Father; but go to My brethren and say to them: ‘I AM ASCENDING to My Father” (John 20:16-17). The reason He gave her for not allowing her to touch Him was that He was ascending. But later He allowed others to touch Him (Matthew 28:9, Luke 24:39, John 20:27). It follows He must have ascended for a purpose that required Him to avoid human contact until He fulfilled it, which must have been to present Himself as the First Fruits Offering to God, mandated for that very day and hour. Also, He had to present His Blood in the Heaven. So it was not appropriate for Mary to touch Him before He had made these holy offerings. He had to fulfil the Feast of First Fruits, which required Him to ascend to the Father on that resurrection morning (always on the Sunday of Passover Week - Leviticus 23:10-11). He had to present Himself to God in the heavenly Temple in the 3rd hour, exactly when the Sheaf of First Fruits was waved before the Lord in the earthly Temple (1 Corinthians 15:20-23). The First Fruits is a sheaf of barley, that had been cut down and then lifted up and waved before the Lord in the Temple. Through God's acceptance and blessing of the First Fruits, the whole harvest is blessed and guaranteed to come forth just like the First Fruits. This is a picture of Christ, who was killed, but now risen as our Representative Head 'accepted by God on our behalf'. So all who are in Christ are accepted by God as righteous and under His blessing, and our future resurrection is guaranteed. He described His death and burial as a grain of wheat being buried in the earth (John 12:24). Although only 1 seed is planted, the stalk that grows from it contains a whole cluster of grains. Likewise, many new creations will come forth from His death and resurrection. This multiplication is signified in the First Fruits Offering, for a whole sheaf containing many seeds (not just 1) that is waved before the Lord. This was fulfilled in His resurrection, for although He was buried alone, He did not rise alone, but many rose at the same time with Him (Matthew 27:51-53). He ascended to present Himself and the first fruits to God. At the same time, He took the spirits of the Old Testament saints (the spirits of just men made perfect) to Heaven (Hebrews 12:23). Before the Cross, at death, believers went down to Paradise in Hades, whereas the unsaved went to Torments (Luke 16:19-31, v22). The OT saints could not go to Heaven, as they were not born again. Although righteous by faith, they were spiritually dead. Their spirits had not yet been made perfect by the New Birth, so could not go to Heaven. The New Birth was only available after His Resurrection (1Peter 1:3). So, they could not enter Heaven when they died (John 3:3,5,13). But when He rose, He preached the Gospel to them in Hades, so they might be born again (1Peter 4:6). Then at His 1st Ascension, He led them to Heaven in a triumphal procession (Ephesians 4:8). Now, all born-again believers go to Paradise in Heaven when they die (2Corinthians 12:2,4). The hope of the OT saints was Heaven (Hebrews 11:10,16), but they did not receive this promise when they died, as their spirits could not be made perfect until God provided something better (the New Birth) for His people, when the New Covenant came into operation (Hebrews 11:39-40). But now these spirits of just men have been made perfect and are in Heaven (Hebrews 12:22-24).

Faith Troy Sermons
Make Space | Number Your Days

Faith Troy Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023


Make Space: “Number Your Days” Psalm 90 Margin is the space between our CURRENT PACE and our LIMITS. Two very unique laws God gave His people:  Law of SABBATH & Law of GLEANING. “When you are harvesting your field and you overlook a SHEAF, don't go back and get it. Leave it for the FOREIGNER, […]

Library Pubcast
E175 - David from Golden Sheaf and Glenlivet

Library Pubcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 78:12


Mark (The Ownch) - Glenlivet 18 Batch Reserve David from Golden Sheaf: Batch 1 Rye Batch 2 Bourbon Whiskey Rye Whiskey --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/librarypubcast/message

Social Yet Distanced: A View with an Emotionalorphan and Friends
SyD Clips Fran Lock at Sheaf Poetry Festival 2023

Social Yet Distanced: A View with an Emotionalorphan and Friends

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2023 17:24


SyD Clips Fran Lock at Sheaf Poetry Festival 2023 This is Fran Lock, throwing blow torch poems at the Sheaf Poetry festival. Please visit them at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_4tIlh7rKA&t=953s and listen to the full event Poetry as Activism, and many many more --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/socialyetdistanced/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/socialyetdistanced/support

Ja'miezing
Alone But Not Lonely

Ja'miezing

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2022 23:06


Ja'mie's home life as a mid level influencer, singing to Ambers bulldog Demi Lobarko, giving up on boys, Kwami nudes advice, a signature smoothie recipe, generational trauma issues, getting a lifetime ban from The Sheaf and moreTo support the podcast with a donation click herehttps://supporter.acast.com/jamiezingDM “Ask Ja'mie” questions towww.facebook.com/jamiezingthepodcastLINKS JA'MIEZING MERCHANDISEwww.chrislilleyshop.comJA'MIEZING WEBSITEwww.jamiezing.comJA'MIEZING FACEBOOKwww.facebook.com/jamiezingthepodcastWritten, Produced and Performed by Chris LilleyMusic by Chris LilleyCHRIS LILLEY MERCHANDISEwww.chrislilleyshop.comCHRIS LILLEY INSTAGRAMwww.instagram.com/chrislilleyCHRIS LILLEY YOUTUBEhttps://youtube.com/channel/UCujV5kEXw-DuzDJysGUFMxwWhile Ja'miezing is a podcast parody and intended as comedy, it may have brought up some real life issues or concerns for you. If so here's some links you may find helpful. https://butterfly.org.auhttps://www.beyondblue.org.auhttps://www.lifeline.org.auhttps://au.reachout.comhttps://kidshelpline.com.auThis is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents either are products of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events or locales or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/jamiezing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Providence Community Church
RISING SHEAF – Genesis 41:33-45

Providence Community Church

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2022 54:52


The great theme of Joseph's life and calling is signaled by the turning point in his fortunes recorded in chapter 41 of Genesis. Here his 'messianic ascension' from the place of humiliation comes to pass suddenly & dramatically. Joseph's testimony sets the tone for more unfolding revelation to come with the appointment of Moses and ultimately, the incarnation of Jesus. In our text, Joseph receives his big break as he is summoned to interpret Pharaoh's dreams. Joseph, however, does not limit his counsel to expounding the meaning of God's Word to the king. He goes further to address the question: “what should be done?”, demonstrating his administrative skill and wisdom. Joseph advises the king on famine policy and his words are heeded. As a forerunner to Moses, his testimony must have been a great inspiration and encouragement for this servant to come generations later. Joseph's obedience demonstrated great faith. Most in his position would take every opportunity to seek the favor of Pharaoh by flattery. Recalling the fate of the baker, a fearful man would advise the king to take on the task of preparing for calamity himself, as suggesting someone else would imply a deficit in the king's abilities. In his confident posture and subsequent exaltation, Joseph appears as a forerunner of Christ who stood confidently before Pilate recognizing the governor would have no authority unless it had been given from above (Jn 19:10-11). Many other striking parallels emerge as we behold the exaltation of Joseph in the courts of Pharaoh. As was true of Moses, so with Joseph, this account points forward to the one with greater glory still (Heb 34:1-6).

The Stag Roar: Life Less Ordinary
Ep262: Mike Spray, Isabell Zitzelsberger, Sam Sheaf; The Sika Show NZDA Stand

The Stag Roar: Life Less Ordinary

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 44:21


Mike Spray HUNTS Assessor (North Island) Direct branch E: mike.spray@deerstalkers.org.nz Mike lives in Mahia, Gisborne, and has extensive hunter training and firearms experience having formerly been involved with MSC and SSAA in Australia. "The outdoors and hunting have been my passion since an early age, and I have been very fortunate to enjoy it as a career." "A past MSC Programme Manager for Firearms and HUNTS, time working with the Game Council in NSW and SSAA in Victoria, I feel able to give the NZDA HUNTS programme commitment, skills and experience, not only for the various outdoor and HUNTS disciplines but the assessment and accreditation of Instructors." "In times of uncertainty and increasing regulation around firearms ownership and the freedom to hunt, I am so pleased NZDA has been given the funding and opportunity to progress HUNTS for the education of a new generation of hunters so that our pursuit remains lawful, ethical, and safe." Isabell Zitzelsberger Adventures with @be_like_skip Sam Sheaf, NZ Chronicles Video creator Just some kids doing some crazy outdoors stuff around New Zealand Here's the channel link!!! ⬇️ www.youtube.com/channel/UCPLxdop6s8l0rFDYlS8N5UA Join NZDA Often, we happily spend money on maintaining our vehicles and homes, but are more reluctant to do so with our own bodies. While diet, exercise, and clean living can go so far, our bodies sometimes can't keep up with demands and then injuries, aches and pains tend to become increasingly troublesome. This is because some of the vital nutrients the body uses to maintain our joints and general well-being, have become depleted. On the flipside, it's astounding how well the body heals when it has what it needs. With Canes Deer Velvet on board, the body is refueled with amazing nutrients it uses in maintaining the immune system, bones, joints, circulation and general well-being. With the tank topped up, it can get on with the magic of healing and restoration. Find out more at www.canesdeervelvet.com and use code "STAGROAR252" for a 20% introductory discount. DrinkLMNT.com/STAGROAR for your "Free Sample" Just Pay for Shipping https://drinkarepa.com/collections/all-products Ārepa. The world's smartest brain food. 100% natural. Caffeine free. Effects you can feel. Use the code "STAGROAR" at checkout for 20% off your order! Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ryanoconnornz/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stagryan/ Twitter https://twitter.com/stagryan Tik Tok @ryanstagoconnor Facebook https://www.facebook.com/WaiKeto/ Blog https://stagryan.com/ Website: https://www.stagroar.co.nz/

Sky Blue Fans TV
S2 E131 The SBFTV & SBE Cov City Fans Forum at Sky Blue Tavern with guests Jamie Allen & Ben Sheaf

Sky Blue Fans TV

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2022 25:49


Myles & Ken from Sky Blue Fans TV host the latest Coventry City fans forum with Ross & Wardy from Sky Blues Extra at the Sky Blue Tavern with current CCFC midfielders Jamie Allen & Ben Sheaf. Myles chats to fans before the forum & we hear from Ben & Jamie their thoughts on Saturdays loss to Burnley & their football career so far. You also can hear other highlights from the event as well including the quiz. Also check out our latest pod re Wasps & the CBS ownership - https://anchor.fm/skybluefanstv/episodes/S2-E128-Wasps-to-leave-their-Coventry-nest---SBFTV-chat-to-Chris-from-the-Wasps-Rugby-Blog-re-Wasps-e1p157g . You can also check out our Burnley review - https://anchor.fm/skybluefanstv/episodes/S2-E127-A-Tella-Of-A-Strike-proves-telling-as-Burnley-beat-Coventry-City---SBFTV-match-review-e1p12bc . Sponsored by Sky Blue Tavern & Dhillons Brewery.

Inspirations After Dark..64
Your Story Hour A Sheaf of Grain

Inspirations After Dark..64

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2022 29:37


Inspirations After Dark..64
Your Story Hour A Sheaf of Grain

Inspirations After Dark..64

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2022 29:37


EnCrypted: The Classic Horror Podcast
"The First Sheaf" by H.R. Wakefield

EnCrypted: The Classic Horror Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2022 30:19


Old Porteous tells his friend about his strange experiences as a boy in Reedley End, an isolated parish plagued by drought and crop failure, whose denizens may have tried to reverse their fortunes by turning to "the old ways". This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted: The Classic Horror Podcast. "The First Sheaf" by H. Russell Wakefield was first published in 1939.

Calvary Tabernacle Sermons
Sheaf Of The First Fruits

Calvary Tabernacle Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2022


Media information about this sermon Title: Sheaf Of The First FruitsTitle in Tamil: முதற்பலனாகிய கதிர்க்கட்டுType: MediaAuthor: Pastor A. SamuelLanguage: TamilEvent: Sunday WorshipSession: Evening @ 5:30 PMTotal Duration: 1 Hour 54 Minutes Note: For any questions, please reach us from here

The Peak Daily
Wheat sheaf

The Peak Daily

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 7:05


India announced a ban on wheat exports over the weekend, a move that threatens to drive up already-high food prices and worsen shortages of key crops caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. It's inflation week. We'll get April inflation numbers on Wednesday, and analysts are forecasting a similar pace of price rises (6.7%) as the previous month. That slowdown in the growth of inflation is welcome news, but the days of stable prices are still likely a ways off. US airline regulators have rejected Boeing's application to resume deliveries of its 787 Dreamliner planes to airlines, citing incomplete documentation—a decision that will add to billions in cost overruns for the aircraft manufacturer. The Peak Daily is produced by 306 Media Productions. Hosted by Brett Chang and Jay Rosenthal.

Peacehaven Evangelical Free Church
Christ the Firstfruits of The Resurrection

Peacehaven Evangelical Free Church

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2022


When Jesus died, was buried, and rose again, he fulfilled countless prophecies, shadows, and types. Among them were the Jewish feasts, just awaiting fulfillment by the reality of Christ and his work. As we consider the Spring feasts together, our hearts stand in wonder at Jesus, our Passover, and our Firstfruits! 

Inspirations After Dark..64
Your Story Hour A Sheaf of Grain

Inspirations After Dark..64

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 29:37


Inspirations After Dark..64
Your Story Hour A Sheaf of Grain

Inspirations After Dark..64

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 29:37


Never Iron Anything The Comics Review Show.
Episode 114 - 'Crying Freeman' - in discussion with Richard Sheaf.

Never Iron Anything The Comics Review Show.

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 64:46


This week we begin the themed 'Old Blokes Read Manga' month on the podcast. First up in the co-host chair is comics historian Richard Sheaf who has chosen Volume #1 of Crying Freeman. Part of the big wave of Manga that hit the UK and US in the nineties and a series that even with a bit of awkward sex still stands up today. Tony and Rich discuss the creators and the legacy of this cracking series from Kazuo Koike and Ryiochi Ikegami.  You can catch up on Richard's brilliant Blog Boys Adventure Comics by clicking the link. You can also find and follow him here on Twitter. Many thanks for listening. 

THE AWESOME COMICS PODCAST
Episode 331 - Comic Books on the Road! (w/Richard Sheaf)

THE AWESOME COMICS PODCAST

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 124:24


This week the ACP are joined by friend of the show and comics bloggers Richard Sheaf (Boys Adventure Comics) to talk about all things comics! He's been to a few comics exhibitions and event and is here to let the world know about them. From the Beano to the Lakes Comic Art Festival, the comics talk travels as much as the man himself! Theres also comics chat, synopsis importance, Orbital Comics, indie comic recommendations and more! Great stuff to check out this week - Richard Sheaf, Boys Adventure Comics, Down the Tubes, Beano Exhibition, Cartoon Museum, V for Vendetta Exhibition, Hull Comic Con, Dr Crowe Vol 1, Future Primitive, Alan Clark, No Brainer #2, Edison Neo, Santos Sisters, Blacksad, Eternals by Jack Kirby Click here to buy comics from the creators of the Awesome Comics Podcast! Let us know what you think! Email: Awesome Comics Talk Check out the folks who sponsor this lil show - the mighty folks at Comichaus! If you love our Intro/Outro music, then check out the brilliant Chad Fifer and more of his musical badassery at www.chadfifer.bandcamp.com

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Kaarin Zoe Lee Presents

Kaarin plays some fresh tracks. Artists Played: Megatronix, Techno Mage, CoolAm7, Icarus & Primo, The Last Concorde, Kr1zz, Gryff, Sheaf, Bunny X, NightRazor, Lavallette, Atomic Pines, The G, Laura Dre, Lapses, The Tilt, KVN, Ollie Wride, and more

Classic Ghost Stories
The First Sheaf by H R Wakefield

Classic Ghost Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2021 26:56


The First Sheaf is a folk horror story set in the backwaters of rural England. A new vicar goes to a rural parish that has suffered a terrible drought. The local folk shun him and want nothing of his god. He fears they have other gods of their own. Then a young girl goes missing, and the vicar's son must search out the mystery of the round field and pay a terrible price for the knowledge he gains. Think The Wicker Man meets John Barleycorn. Folk horror before they invented the term 'folk horror' Download a my free audiobook https://bit.ly/dalstonvampire (https://bit.ly/dalstonvampire)  https://www.patreon.com/barcud (Become A Patreon) For Bonus Stories Or https://ko-fi.com/tonywalker (buy me a coffee) , if you'd like to keep me working.  https://bit.ly/somecomeback (Music) by The Heartwood Institute Support this podcast

Comics For The Apocalypse
Richard Sheaf

Comics For The Apocalypse

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2021 75:58


Every Monday, comic book writer, Samuel George London, interviews interesting guests about what comics they'd take into the apocalypse. Sponsored by ComicScene, this week's guest is the incredibly knowledgeable comic book blogger, Richard Sheaf, who tackles a super intelligent ape uprising apocalypse. ---Richard's Links--- https://twitter.com/richardandsheaf http://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/ ---ComicScene Links--- https://comicscene.org/ https://comicscene.org/subscribe-to-the-history-of-comics/ https://getmycomics.com/comicscene https://www.facebook.com/groups/comicscenecommunity ---Apocalyptic Links--- https://twitter.com/SamuelGLondon https://soundcloud.com/comicsapocalypse https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/comics-for-the-apocalypse/id1448698111 https://open.spotify.com/show/2ri0g2yoyBKxX4x0IKYkCl https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sgl/the-milford-green-saga-oversized-hardcover-edition

Never Iron Anything The Comics Review Show.
Episode 82 - Grandville by Bryan Talbot (with Rich Sheaf).

Never Iron Anything The Comics Review Show.

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 87:16


'He's croaked!' This week Tony is re-joined by The Don of British comics Mr Richard Sheaf. The pair set about dissecting Grandville volume 1. They also talk about the brilliant back catalogue of this great writer/artist - Luther Arkwright anyone? Here's a link to the video of Bryan himself talking about the tradition of anthropomorphic comics characters.  We also hear about Rich's ongoing mission to blog every single day about all manner of British comics goodness. You can find his site here and follow Rich on Twitter here. Many thanks for listening. 

HelpSheffield's Podcast
Episode 33 with Denislav Ivanov from the Sheaf Valley Podcast. A podcast about the Sheffield start up business scene

HelpSheffield's Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 15:34


Here Elf One's interview where Denislav talks about the podcast that he creates, who he speaks to, how it's going and how you can, possibly, help the city of Sheffield. A link to the podcasts can be found here there and everywhere but here's one example. https://open.spotify.com/show/2T3eIscFV8pAPm74cfskZC They can be found on Twitter @ValleySheaf so follow that and also give them a listen. We are still @HelpSheffield on Twitter and www.helpmycity.co.uk in the internetweb.

SCP Encyclopedic
SCP 001: Sheaf of Papers - Jonathan Ball's Proposal

SCP Encyclopedic

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 6:15


Forrest reads SCP 001: Sheaf of Papers - Jonathan Ball's Proposal.

Lets Talk About
Episode 15: lets talk about SCP-001-sheaf of papers

Lets Talk About

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 22:49


In this one i talk about the sheaf of papers entry for SCP-001

OrthoAnalytika
Bible Study #36: The Virtue of Ruth

OrthoAnalytika

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2018 44:50


Bible Study #36: Ruth Fr. Anthony Perkins, St. Mary's (Pokrova) in Allentown 22 May 2018 Opening Prayer:Make the pure light of Your divine knowledge shine in our hearts, Loving Master, and open the eyes of our minds that we may understand the message of Your Gospel. Instill also in us reverence for Your blessed commandments, so that overcoming all worldly desires, we may pursue a spiritual life, both thinking and doing all things pleasing to You. For You, Christ our God, are the Light of our souls and bodies, and to You we give the glory, together with Your Father, without beginning, and Your All Holy, Good, and Life- Creating Spirit, now and ever and to the ages of ages. Amen. (2 Corinthians 6:6; Ephesians 1:18; 2 Peter 2:11) The Book of Ruth Ruth was a Moabite. Moabites were descendants of Lot. They lived on the East side of the Dead Sea. This history takes place during the time of Judges, about 1300 BC. Ruth, a Gentile, is the great-grandmother of David (and thus an ancestor of Jesus Christ). Chapter One. The death of husband and sons. St. Jerome: restrain your grief (comparison for pastoral guidance). You call to mind [your daughter's] companionship, her conversation and her endearing ways; and you cannot endure the thought that you have lost them all. I pardon you the tears of a mother, but I ask you to restrain your grief. When I think of the parent, I cannot blame you for weeping, but when I think of the Christian and the recluse, the mother disappears from my view. Your wound is still fresh, and any touch of mine, however gentle, is more likely to inflame than to heal it. Yet why do you not try to overcome by reason a grief which time must inevitably assuage? Naomi, fleeing because of famine to the land of Moab, there lost her husband and her sons. Yet when she was thus deprived of her natural protectors, Ruth, a stranger, never left her side. And see what a great thing it is to comfort a lonely woman: Ruth, for her reward, is made an ancestor of Christ.9 Consider the great trials which Job endured, and you will see that you are over-delicate. Amid the ruins of his house, the pains of his sores, his countless bereavements, and, last of all, the snares laid for him by his wife, he still lifted up his eyes to heaven and maintained his patience unbroken. I know what you are going to say “All this befell him as a righteous man, to try his righteousness.” Well, choose which alternative you please. Either you are holy, in which case God is putting your holiness to the proof; or else you are a sinner, in which case you have no right to complain. For if so, you endure far less than your deserts. St. Paulinus of Nola. Daughters as a metaphor for The Big Choice. Next pass with eager eyes to Ruth, who with one short book separates eras—the end of the period of the judges and the beginning of Samuel. It seems a short account, but it depicts the symbolism of the great conflict when the two sisters separate to go their different ways. Ruth follows after her holy mother-in-law, whereas Orpah abandons her; one daughter-in-law demonstrates faithlessness, the other fidelity. The one puts God before country, the other puts country before life. Does not such disharmony continue through the universe, one part following God and the other falling headlong through the world? If only the two groups seeking death and salvation were equal! But the broad road seduces many, and those who glide on the easy downward course are snatched off headlong by sin which cannot be revoked. St. Ambrose of Milan. Ruth as an example for us in the Church. Ruth entered the church and was made an Israelite, and [she] deserved to be counted among God's greatest servants; chosen on account of the kinship of her soul, not of her body. We should emulate her because, just as she deserved this prerogative because of her behavior, [we] may be counted among the favored elect in the church of the Lord. Continuing in our Father's house, we might, through her example, say to him who, like Paul or any other bishop, [who] calls us to worship God, your people are my people, and your God my God. Chapter Two. Ruth and Boaz meet. Ruth's virtue include hard work and humility; but they worked with grace to bless her. Romans 11:19-24. You will say, “Branches were broken off so that I might be grafted in.” That is true. They were broken off because of their unbelief, but you stand fast only through faith. So do not become proud, but stand in awe. For if God did not spare the natural branches, neither will he spare you. Note then the kindness and the severity of God: severity toward those who have fallen, but God's kindness to you, provided you continue in his kindness; otherwise you too will be cut off. And even the others, if they do not persist in their unbelief, will be grafted in, for God has the power to graft them in again. For if you have been cut from what is by nature a wild olive tree, and grafted, contrary to nature, into a cultivated olive tree, how much more will these natural branches be grafted back into their own olive tree. Ephesians 2:11-16. Therefore remember that at one time you Gentiles in the flesh, called the uncircumcision by what is called the circumcision, which is made in the flesh by hands— remember that you were at that time separated from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world. But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near in the blood of Christ. For he is our peace, who has made us both one, and has broken down the dividing wall[a] of hostility, by abolishing in his flesh the law of commandments and ordinances, that he might create in himself one new man in place of the two, so making peace, and might reconcile us both to God in one body through the cross, thereby bringing the hostility to an end. The Orthodox Study Bible argues that the meal Ruth is invited to represents the Eucharist (ft 2:14). What a beautiful blessing; “And Na′omi said to her daughter-in-law, 'Blessed be he by the Lord, whose kindness has not forsaken the living or the dead!'” Ruth 2:21. Chapter Three. The Threshing Floor. St. John Chrysostom. Virtue. Those things which happened to Ruth should be seen as figures. For she was an outsider and had fallen into extreme penury; but Boaz, seeing her, did not despise her on account of her poverty, nor was he horrified on account of her impiety; even as Christ received the church, who was both a stranger and laboring, in need of great good things. Ruth is not joined with her consort before forsaking her parents and her nation and her native land: never was anyone so much ennobled by marriage. Thus the church was not made loveable to her spouse before she had forsaken her prior customs. The prophet says, “Forget your people.” Chapter Four. Happily ever after. Ephraim the Syrian. In praise of virtue. Let Tamar rejoice that her Lord has come, for her name announced the son of her Lord, and her appellation called you to come to her. By you honorable women made themselves contemptible, [you] the One who makes all chaste. She stole you at the crossroads, [you] who prepared the road to the house of the kingdom. Since she stole life, the sword was insufficient to kill her. Ruth lay down with a man on the threshing floor for your sake. Her love was bold for your sake. She teaches boldness to all penitents. Her ears held in contempt all [other] voices for the sake of your voice. The fiery coal that crept into the bed of Boaz went up and lay down. She saw the Chief Priest hidden in his loins, the fire for his censer. She ran and became the heifer of Boaz. For you she brought forth the fatted ox. She went gleaning for love of you; she gathered straw. You repaid her quickly the wage of her humiliation: instead of ears [of wheat], the Root of kings, and instead of straw, the Sheaf of Life that descends from her. Bibliography Franke, J. R. (Ed.). (2005). Old Testament IV: Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1–2 Samuel. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press.