Christmas Glory

Why did Christ come to earth? In this message, we learn that Jesus did not come so that we can celebrate Christmas with family and exchange presents, but to bring glory to the Father.

The Grace of Abundance

If God did not spare His own Son, how will He not also give us all things (Rom. 8:32)? God did not withhold from Ruth and Naomi, but visited them in His abundance. Like He did for Naomi, God can bring us out of bitterness and fill us with the hope of a coming...

The Great Gift Exchange

In this message, we learn that Boaz is a Christ-like figure. Just as Boaz cared for Ruth, Christ cares for us out of His abundance and deals with us as His children, not as foreigners. Jesus does not ask for repayment, but for a life of gratitude and dependance.

The Father Who Pours Out

God disciplines us, but only so that He might heal us. In this message, we learn that God shows mercy to Naomi even in her bitterness by disciplining her in love and graciously providing for her needs.

Transforming Loyalty

In this part of the story, Naomi leaves Moab and begins her journey home to Bethlehem. Although Naomi urges Ruth to go back to her people and her gods, Ruth shows unwavering loyalty to Naomi and to Yahweh. Ruth’s loyalty is only a shadow of God’s loyalty...