Tag: book of ruth
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Naomi’s Redemption
13So Boaz took Ruth, and she became his wife. And he went in to her, and the LORD gave her conception, and she bore a son. 14Then the women said to Naomi, “Blessed be the LORD, who has not left you this day without a redeemer, and may his name be renowned in Israel! 15He shall be to you a…
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Naomi’s Plan
1Then Naomi her mother-in-law said to her, “My daughter, should I not seek rest for you, that it may be well with you?2Is not Boaz our relative, with whose young women you were? See, he is winnowing barley tonight at the threshing floor.3Wash therefore and anoint yourself, and put on your cloak and go down…
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Naomi’s Pain
19So the two of them went on until they came to Bethlehem. And when they came to Bethlehem, the whole town was stirred because of them. And the women said, “Is this Naomi?” 20She said to them, “Do not call me Naomi; call me Mara, for the Almighty has dealt very bitterly with me. 21I went away full, and…
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Under His Wings
7How precious is your steadfast love, O God!The children of mankind take refuge in the shadow of your wings.–Psalm 36 I want to take you on a little journey this morning through one of my favorite books of the Bible, Ruth. A man once left Bethlehem with his wife and two sons to look for…