As we continue in the book of Ruth, we see a shocking suggested course of action for Ruth laid out by Naomi, but we see how Ruth's trust in God's faithfulness causes her to obey only what Naomi has said, not what she has implied. The narrative reminds the close reader distinctly of the story of Judah and Tamar in Genesis 38.
And we see how the striking godliness of both Ruth and Boaz not only contrasts with that of Naomi, but also contrasts with the way ungodly people read this narrative and assume that Ruth and Boaz actually did what Naomi meant for them to do.
The themes of this book all weave together. Strength of character leads to trusting in God and His promises and walking in faith rather than fear.
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Greg earned his M.Div. from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Dec. 2021. He also holds a B.A. in Mathematics (UVA), an M.A. in Music Composition (UVA), and an M.S. in Meteorology (PSU).
Greg is passionate about digging into the deep truths of Scripture and then...
