Ruth

Widow, Immigrant, Bearer of Hope

Ruth is an ancient story of a courageous woman who chooses to be faithful in the face of losing everything. Join us for this four-week study as we read about a widowed immigrant who bears the hope of the Lord in her generation and for generations to come.

• Reading through the Book of Ruth in one sitting takes about 25 minutes and gives a great overview of the full story. Try this in your household worship or in your personal devotions. You could also use it as the Scripture reading in these daily devotions from the Book of Common Prayer. Click here.

• This Ruth Infographic from NewSpring Church gives a great overview of the book.

• Watch this overview of Ruth from The Bible Project.

• Dig in even deeper with this new commentary on the book of Ruth by retired Wheaton College professor Daniel Block: Ruth: A Discourse Analysis of the Hebrew Bible (Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the Old Testament

Definitions:

• (2:3) Glean: a) to gather grain or other produce left by reapers b) gather bit by bit
• (2:17) Ephah: That is, probably about 30 pounds or about 13 kilograms
• (2:20) Guardian Redeemer: The Hebrew word for guardian-redeemer is a legal term for one who has the obligation to redeem a relative in serious difficulty (see Lev. 25:25-55).