Ruth

 

Ruth

Two widows lose everything and find hope in Israel—which leads to the birth of the future King David.

Ruth 1-4 Ruth begins in loss and ends in hope. Through Ruth’s loyalty, Boaz’s kindness, and God’s quiet providence, sorrow gives way to redemption. Naomi’s bitterness turns to joy, and from Bethlehem comes a child in David’s line, pointing to Christ. In this brief story, grace runs deep: restoring, redeeming, and working through the unlikely.

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Bible in One Year, Chad Bird © 2006 1517.org
The Lutheran Study Bible © 2009 Concordia Publishing House, St. Louis
Enduring Word Commentary by David Guzik © 1996-present -enduringword.com
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Google. (2026). Gemini [Large language model]. https://gemini.google.com/
 

 

Commemoration of Ruth

O God, whose never-failing providence orders all things both in heaven and earth, we humbly implore You to put away from us all hurtful things and to give us those things that are profitable for us; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen.