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...

A Pebble Drops

We begin our study of the book of Ruth by looking at the context of the story. In a time when there was no king in Israel and everyone did what was right in their own eyes, we focus in on a small town and a few ordinary people who were used by God in His grand plan of...

Never Outgrow Jesus

Some friendships are for a season, but we should never move on from Jesus. He is our focus, our life, and our revelation. Like Peter, we must follow Christ in the way He has called us, no matter what those around us are doing.