God Is At Work—The Story of Ruth Part 3—A Strange Proposal
Finding the balance between waiting patiently on the Lord, and taking action
Every follower of God knows the tug-of-war between waiting patiently on Him, and taking action. Let's discuss this sensitive balance as we study the book of Ruth, and learn practical tools for our life.
Is it ever right to do something wrong?
Is it ever right to do something wrong—with good motives and for a good end result? Let's tackle the difficult question: Do the ends justify the means?
Examine one passage in Ruth chapter three, and discover that things aren’t always as they seem
There are passages in the Bible that appear pretty risqué at first glance. When we understand the culture, we find that things aren’t always as they seem!
Discover why it’s important to understand the culture in which a Bible passage is written
It’s important to understand the culture in which a Bible passage is written, so we can accurately interpret, and apply, that passage to our lives today. Let's study the historical context of Ruth chapter three, to understand a risky choice Ruth made.
Find powerful lessons for today, as we continue an in-depth look at the life of Ruth
Character greatly influences the choices we make. And when faced with the option to do the right thing, or go another way, integrity makes all the difference!
Look at an Old Testament marriage proposal with a twist!
He gets down on one knee, she says yes, and they live happily ever after. While every proposal is unique, they typically follow a common pattern.
An unconventional marriage proposal and how God works in unexpected ways
Some of the messages in the Bible seem counter-intuitive to us in the twenty-first century, but God’s prescription always works!
Loyal, selfless love and what it looks like in our own lives
Do you know someone who reflects a loyal love in his or her interactions with others? The biblical term "hesed," is a dynamic word for loyal, selfless love.
What it means to love others without using that love for your own gain
The love a parent has for his or her child is just one example of the sacrificial, loyal love known in the Bible as hesed.
When we study the biblical text in its cultural context we get a very different view
We’re tempted to look at the story of Ruth and Boaz through twenty-first-century eyes. And as a result, we see a story filled with romance.
A fascinating look at the unlikely love story in the book of Ruth
When you’re planning your wedding, the last thing you want is for your fiancé to have second thoughts! Join in another thought-provoking discussion.
Looking at the cost of integrity; is it worth the effort?
Choosing to follow God isn’t always easy. Sometimes there’s a price tag for doing the right thing.
