Playlist: Ruth, Book of (topic)
Pentecost and the Book of Ruth
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Book of Ruth holds a significant place among the Jewish festival scrolls known as the Megilloth, specifically read during the Pentecost season. This timing is not arbitrary, as the story's setting aligns with the period from the Wavesheaf Offering to the day of Pentecost, encompassing the barley and wheat harvests. Ruth and …
Ruth's Prophecy
Sermonette by Gary GarrettGod alone determines the course of history. His naming of people is significant, and the book of Ruth can be studied through the lens of the characters' names.
Themes of Ruth (Part One): Naomi
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Book of Ruth is uniquely tied to the period of the early harvest, aligning with the count to Pentecost, a time of preparation for God's first harvest of the firstfruits. As one of the Megilloth, the five festival scrolls in the Old Testament, Ruth is specifically linked to Pentecost, offering themes and messages relevant to …
Themes of Ruth (Part Three): Redemption
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn the Book of Ruth, the theme of redemption is intricately woven into the narrative, reflecting a profound journey from alienation to integration among God's people. Ruth, a Moabite woman, is consistently highlighted as a foreigner, a stranger in the land of Israel, emphasizing her distinctiveness and initial separation from …
Themes of Ruth (Part Two): God's Providence
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Book of Ruth, as one of the Megilloth or festival scrolls, holds a significant place due to its setting during the harvest period, from the barley harvest near Passover to the wheat harvest around Pentecost. This timing makes it thematically appropriate for this season, offering spiritual ideas and themes relevant to a …
Psalms: Book Two (Part One)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Book of Ruth, as part of the Megilloth, corresponds with the second book of Psalms (Psalms 42-72), Psalm 147, the book of Exodus, and the season of Pentecost. This correlation highlights shared themes that emerge during the Pentecost season, focusing on spiritual preparation and harvest. In Ruth, the narrative begins with …
Themes of Ruth (Part Four): Kindness and Faith
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Book of Ruth exemplifies the Old Testament concept of kindness, known as hesed, which is deeply rooted in covenant and community. Hesed is defined as good and helpful actions that go above and beyond what God and His covenant require, reflecting a value-added aspect of kindness that exceeds mere obligation. In Ruth's story, …
Psalms: Book Two (Part Two)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Book of Ruth is one of the five festival scrolls, known as the Megilloth, alongside the Song of Songs, Lamentations, Ecclesiastes, and Esther. It is thematically linked to Book Two of the Psalms, the Book of Exodus, and the Pentecost season. This connection highlights shared themes among these works, particularly those …
Psalms: Book Two (Part Three)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Book of Ruth is thematically linked to Book Two of the Psalms, which consists of thirty-one psalms from chapters 42 to 72, summarized in Psalm 147, and corresponds to the Pentecost season. Alongside the book of Exodus, Ruth reflects themes of law and spirit, mirroring the significance of Pentecost as a memorial of the giving …
Psalms: Book Five (Part One): Psalms for the Winter Blues
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Book of Ruth, as part of the Festival Scrolls or Megilloth, holds a significant place among the sacred writings associated with the Hebrew calendar. It is linked with the season of Pentecost, occurring in late spring to early summer, and corresponds to the second book of Psalms (Psalms 42-72), the book of Exodus in the …
Boaz and Pentecost
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Book of Ruth, one of the five Megilloth or Festival Scrolls, is traditionally read on Pentecost due to its events occurring during the fifty days from the wave sheaf offering near Unleavened Bread to the wheat harvest at Pentecost. The story begins near the start of the barley harvest and concludes at the end of the wheat …
Naomi
Sermonette by Ted E. BowlingNaomi, could be considered the female version of Job. After losing her husband and two sons, she felt severely tried by God while continuing to trust Him.
Manifesting Kindness
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsKindness is a central theme throughout the story of Ruth, permeating the actions of all characters involved. God, Naomi, Ruth, Boaz, and the people of Bethlehem each display kindness, contributing to the uplifting and encouraging nature of the narrative. This virtue infuses the story with warmth, making it heartwarming and …
Purpose-Driven Acts of Conciliation
Sermon by Mark SchindlerThe Book of Ruth holds a significant place in the context of Pentecost, as the Jews assigned its reading to this time due to the story's setting from the wave sheaf offering to the day of Pentecost. Naomi returned to Israel with her Moabitess daughter-in-law Ruth from Ruth's native land, where Naomi, her husband Elimelech, and …
God's Real Transformation
Sermon by Mark SchindlerAs we count to Pentecost, the book of Ruth offers a significant connection to the virtuous woman described in Proverbs 31. Ruth is traditionally studied at Pentecost, highlighting types of Christ, the church, the firstfruits, and unity through the Holy Spirit. In Ruth 3:11, Boaz, a type of Christ, describes Ruth with the same …
Be Still!
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn the Book of Ruth, we find a poignant example of stillness amidst personal excitement and uncertainty. Ruth, a young Moabitess in the land of Israel, had lost her husband and returned with Naomi, her mother-in-law. Desiring marriage, Ruth gleaned in the fields of Boaz, who showed her kindness by providing grain and special …
'Being Seen of Them Forty Days'
Sermon by Mark SchindlerThe Book of Ruth provides profound imagery related to the ongoing work of Jesus Christ in preparing His people. Naomi, as a type of the church, guides Ruth, illustrating care and instruction within the community of faith. Boaz, in his role during the barley harvest, personally oversees the winnowing, separating the grain from …
Famine (Part One): The Beginning of Sorrows
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsIn the biblical accounts of famine, the Book of Ruth provides a notable example of the severe conditions that affected God's people. A famine during the time of the judges, as mentioned in Ruth 1:1, was likely due to the Midianite devastation of the land, as cited in Judges 6. This famine was so intense that Elimelech was …