Ruth 4 commentary summary sermon explaining the book. The book of ruth reflects a time of peace between israel and moab contrast jdg 3. This expositional commentary on the book of ruth is a joint effort between brad brandt and rick kress, whose pastoral experience and deep appreciation for the words of scripture make this commentary wellsuited for both biblical study and pastoral ministry. This commentary on the book of ruth explores that lesson. As with most other books in the ot, the author is not known for sure, although jewish and christian tradition point to the prophet samuel. Thus does the grace of god meet us in the book of ruth, clothing itself in its most attractive form, and so much the more giving, evidence of its power, when we think of the material on which it wrought, in her at least whose name it bears. Welcome to ivy baptist churchs bible study on demand before beginning this study, please take an opportunity to download the worksheet for this bible study. This story is about an ordinary family whose members suffered many losses but god went on looking after them. One of the main messages of this little book is that god is at work in the worst of times. The book of ruth showed the israelites the blessings that obedience could bring.
Obed becomes the father of jesse and jesse becomes the father of david who led israel to her greatest heights of glory. Designing to return to bethlehem, she addresses her daughters in law, ver. Ruth was married to mahlon something like 10 years. Aug 10, 2014 abundant harvest, overflowing blessings, new life where before there was only emptiness all of it is made possible through the hesed of god, enacted by ruth and boaz, everyday, ordinary people who demonstrate extraordinary love and faithfulness. A commentary on judges and ruth, kregel academic, 20, pp. Free bible commentary on book of ruth in easy english. The bible project has made a very interesting video exploring the book of ruth. The story of ruth as you may never have thought of it before. Ruth free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible. The timeline of this book is intertwined during the period of the judges. Book of ruth bible study ruth chapter 1 counting the cost.
Anyone reading the story of ruth is immediately struck by the strength of her dedication to her mother in law, naomi. We too have to make a decision to turn our backs on our old lives and start a new journey. The book of ruth contains one of the bibles bestknown and mostloved stories. Ruth 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. You can read more commentaries on familiar bible stories in our people in the bible topic page. I have written before on this website about the book of ruth and will undoubtedly touch on some of the same themes, but i will organize this essay according to the four chapters of the book. Study the bible online using commentary on ruth 1 and more. Ancient versions and modern translations consistently entitle this book after ruth the moabitess heroine, who is mentioned by name 12 times 1. The nearer kinsman declines his right of redemption. It is unlikely that it was written before the time of david cp.
These two issues are addressed in the book of ruth. In ruth, an israelite family faces tragic loss, and god uses the. The book of ruth provides details about part of the genealogy of king david and of the christ who is called the son of david refer to matthew 1. The story of ruth in the bible has a lesson that can be applied to our lives. Katharine doob sakenfeld has written a commentary that makes very clear why the book of ruth has such great importance as literature and as scripture.
It is a groundless tradition of the jews that ruth was the daughter of eglon king of moab, yet the chaldee paraphrast inserts it. It is also one of only two books named after a gentile, luke being the other. It is a story in four acts, and lends itself well to a fourpart sermon series. And so like all the other scriptures, as paul says romans 15. The main purpose of the book of ruth is to communicate the ancestry of king david, the greatest king of israel, who would rule from 1010 to 970. The book of ruth is such a touching love story and such a charming tale of emptiness to abundance that we can easily think there is nothing more to it. The word biblical commentary delivers the best in biblical scholarship, from the leading scholars of our day who share a commitment to scripture as divine revelation. The hidden symbolism you never saw in the book of ruth. Obviously, the author was familiar with israels greatest king. Its story of gods concern for two widows and of ruths devotion to her motherinlaw and first husband is inspiring and fore. The book of ruth new international commentary on the old. You can read more commentaries on familiar bible stories in.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of ruth new international commentary on the old testament nicot. David guziks bible commentary on ruth chapter 1, where ruth makes the journey with her motherinlaw naomi from the land of moab to the land of israel. Each lecture focuses on a key character in ruth and what they represent. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. The book of ruth has always been one of my favorite books of the bible.
The book of ruth tells a touching story of the love and devotion of an ancestor of david and jesus christ. The author was anonymous but some believe it was perhaps written by samuel the prophet. To provide a biographical sketch of the pious ancestors of david the king which the books of samuel do not provide. Ruth 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on.
Adapted from the book of ruth commentary by robert l. While quite obvious at first glance, this theme does present a major difficulty on closer examination. Best commentaries and books on ruth logos bible software. Jul 06, 2016 selah moments in the book of ruth chuck missler. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. The book of ruth new international commentary on the old testament. This book is an attempt to combine the various elements and styles of different types of study aids into one resource to facilitate the biblical exposition and application of the book of ruth. Naomis plan for ruths future reflected selfless love. Book of ruth, old testament book belonging to the third section of the biblical canon, known as the ketuvim, or writings. The book of ruth is placed right after judges in the christian old testament, as part of the historical books section.
Ruth is a book for all times, whether written in post. Events in this book occur during the time of the judges in israel, probably in the 12th century b. Because it is about ordinary people, this story can help us today. It is set in the time of the judges not the best ones, if we assign it to the period of gideon and samson and it attempts to define the rights of widows and aliens within a society. Ruth 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. A bible commentary for teaching and preaching is a distinctive resource for those who interpret the bible in the church. Commentary on the book of ruth tough questions answered. Our story opens on a nice jewish family with a problem. Indeed, the book of ruth is a fresh breath of air after reading judges. This volume is not a detailed exegetical work but rather an expositional commentary, an expository sermon, and a collection of tools to help apply the. The translated bible text has been through advanced checking. Study ruth 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The book of ruth is one of only two books of the bible to be named after women the other is esther.
An easyenglish bible version and commentary 1200 word vocabulary on the book of ruth. Like 1sa 12, it gives a series of intimate glimpses into the private lives of the members of an israelite family. Ruth 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. In the hebrew bible, ruth stands with the song of solomon, lamentations, ecclesiastes, and esther. Book of ruth overview insight for living ministries. Moab was a group of people whose ancestry came from one of lots daughters who had children by their father after getting him drunk. The child born to ruth and boaz during the period of the judges is obed. The book of ruth is the narrative of a love story, yet also has some important genealogy. You can read the whole story in the book of ruth in the bible. It is set in the time of the judges not the best ones, if we assign it to the period of gideon and samson and it attempts to define the rights of widows and aliens within a society fallen upon hard times.
Top 5 commentaries on the book of ruth ligonier ministries. Aug 07, 2015 the book of ruth is placed right after judges in the christian old testament, as part of the historical books section. As we move from the book of judges to the book of ruth, a bright light suddenly shines against the dark backdrop of a morally corrupt time period. Ruth 1 commentary explaining the book bible study guide. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible. The book of ruth gives us a glimpse into the hidden work of god during the worst of times.
Its story of gods concern for two widows and of ruth s devotion to her motherinlaw and first husband is inspiring and fore. Read ruth 1 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of ruth. A free bible version and commentary on the book of ruth in easyenglish. Crux bible study leaders crux bible study is a geneva college community bible study sponsored by the staff of the coalition for christian outreach and the call fall 2004. Watch our overview video on the book of ruth, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Ruth 4 the marriage of boaz and ruth enduring word. Ruths sacrifice and hard work to provide for naomi reflected gods love. According to the talmud jewish tradition, the prophet samuel wrote the book of ruth. The book of ruth and us so how could this story possibly relate to our lives now. You can find the best commentary on ruth for you using the tools on the right side. Most conservative authorities accept samuel as the probable author of ruth. God calls us and draws our hearts to him, and we receive faith to start a new life.
Ruth 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. It analyzes the lessons and events of the book of ruth and shows how they apply to modernday life and experiences. The book of ruth new international commentary on the old testament nicot kindle edition by hubbard, rubert l download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. See the commentary of the gaon of vilna on the book of ruth. Oct 15, 2015 watch our overview video on the book of ruth, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. It reads more like a short story and the insight in it runs deep. The book of ruth tells a wonderful story of gods behindthescenes providence in the life of a woman whose descendants would include king.
It also presents a delightful account of the remnant of true faith and piety in the period of the judges. This commentary has been through advanced checking. The text itself says nothing of the author, but whoever wrote it was a. The book of ruth follows the book of judges in our bibles because its setting was in that time period. Excerpts this commentary is from a modern writer and is well done background notes. The book of ruth niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 8 duration. And what the book of ruth does for us is give us a glimpse of the hidden work of god during the worst of times. The story of ruth offers vital lessons to every generation and has enjoyed nearly universal acceptance by biblical scholars and critics throughout the centuries. When providence had made her poor, she cheerfully stoops to her lot. Best ruth commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. Famine has hit bethlehem, which forces elimelech and his wife, naomi, to move east to moab with their two sons to get some grub.
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