Thinking on Scripture with Dr. Steven R. Cook
Religion & Spirituality:Christianity
Introduction to Ruth
Steven R. Cook
Title:
The book of Ruth is titled after a Moabitess who had married a Hebrew. After the death of her husband, Ruth followed her mother-in-law back to Israel where she cared for her.
Author:
The author is not known, though Samuel seems likely.
Date:
Ruth was written during the period of the Judges (Ruth 1:1). The explanation of an unpracticed tradition (Ruth 4:7), as well as the genealogy of David (Ruth 4:17-22), would suggest the events of the book occurred in the latter part of the twelfth century B.C.
Audience:
The audience appears to be Israelites living during the time of David, since he is the last person mentioned in the book (Ruth 4:22).
Purpose:
The book was written to highlight God’s sovereignty, loyal-love and providential care over those who trusted Him during difficult times (Ruth 2:12). Ruth—a Moabitess—trusted God and agreed to care for Naomi, her mother-in-law, who had lost her husband and two sons (Ruth 1:1-22). Boaz, as the kinsman-redeemer (Ruth 3:9), is a model of Christ, who willingly redeemed us with His own blood (1 Pet. 1:17-19). The book also reveals God’s grace in saving a Gentile woman who was included in the genealogical line of David (Ruth 4:17-22) and Jesus Christ (Matt. 1:5).
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Soteriology Lesson 46 - What Must I Believe to Be Saved - Part 2
Soteriology Lesson 45 - What Must I Believe to Be Saved?
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