Playlist: Kinsman-Redeemer (topic)
Boaz and Pentecost
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughBoaz functions as kinsman-redeemer in the account. He is introduced as a relative of Naomi's husband from the family of Elimelech. As near kinsman he holds the right to redeem the piece of land that belonged to Elimelech and to acquire Ruth the Moabitess as wife in order to perpetuate the name of the dead through his …
Themes of Ruth (Part Three): Redemption
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughJesus redeemed us with His shed blood from the penalty of our sins, but He also works as our High Priest, continually redeeming us until we are resurrected.
Pentecost and the Book of Ruth
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughAlthough many lessons of the book of Ruth allude to Old Covenant teachings, Ruth prefigures New Covenant principles such as mercy, Christ's care, and acceptance.
Worthy to Take the Scroll
Sermonette byThe sealed scroll most resembles a title deed, which can only be opened by the redeemer of the property. The rightful owner of the title deed is Jesus Christ.
The Two Shall Become One
Sermon by Bill OnisickThe fact that Abraham, Jacob, David, and Solomon multiplied wives does not imply that the Bible endorses polygamy, which produces bad fruit.
Principled Living (Part Five): Witnessing of God
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughOur best witness is often through our unspoken behavior; what we do speaks volumes. God gives us a charge to bear His name with dignity in all our actions.
What Is 'Son of God'?
Sermonette by Richard T. RitenbaughOur concept of God determines how we will worship Him. The fact that so many misunderstandings about Him indicates His people didn't listen to Him.
Psalms: Book One (Part Three)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe two principle themes of Book One of the Psalms are the Torah (the instruction of God) and the Messiah (or God's Anointed).