God Is At Work—The Story of Ruth Part 4—The Providence of God
View a vignette of domestic life in ancient Israel when Ruth gives birth to a son
Baby showers are a celebration of life. An opportunity for family to gather around a new mother in anticipation of their little bundle of joy.
How the community of believers is called to support parents
It’s not easy raising kids! Especially when you don’t have a strong support system behind you. Let's study the book of Ruth and find guidance for the church today.
God’s doing mighty things in ordinary people, even when we don’t realize it!
Join us for the closing section of our series of conversations about the Old Testament book of Ruth. Learn important cultural details about ancient Levirate marriage customs, and how the community in Bethlehem rejoices with Naomi and enthusiastically embraces Ruth. And why would this story end with a genealogy? Pull up a chair as Haddon Robinson, Alice Mathews, and Mart…
God uses all of us to accomplish His purposes
When you study the lineage of Jesus Christ in the Bible, you see a number of people included that just don’t seem to fit! Women such as Ruth from Moab, Rahab the prostitute, even King David who was an adulterer.
The relevance of this small, but important, book in the Bible
According to the “Discover the Word” team, there’s a reason the book of Ruth was included in the Scriptures, and it’s not just to add a little romance to the Old Testament!
What theology means, and how it impacts our understanding of the book of Ruth
Each of us has a theology we live by. We have an opinion about who God is, or isn’t, what He does, or doesn’t, do.
Find out how God uses each of us in extraordinary ways
So often we think our lives are too ordinary to be used by God. If you’re a follower of God, your life has purpose! Find encouragement for today.
Gain insight into how God works in the lives of everyday, ordinary people
When you think of the story of Ruth in the Bible, the subject of prayer doesn’t typically come to mind. The blessings, or prayers in the story, offer insight into how God works in our lives.
When looking back on your life, can you see the hand of God at work?
Sometimes decisions we make appear insignificant in the moment, but turn out to have great significance in the long run. Let's share an insightful discussion on the book of Ruth.
Finding significance in the missing portions of Ruth’s story
Sometimes it’s what the author of a story doesn’t say, that leaves a lasting impact.
Concluding our study of the book of Ruth
God’s work is not limited, simply because we can’t see His hand in the moment. Whether or not you can see God’s hand on your life, He’s there, working things together for your good!
