The second in the living room series, this 6week study delves into the virtuous character of ruth, her unique relationship with her motherinlaw naomi, and her blossoming love with boaz. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. Naomi said, we have four sorts of deaths for malefactors, stoning, burning, strangling, and slaying with the sword. Some words have been emphasized by the author of this commentary using.
A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or. And a certain man of bethlehem, judah, went to dwell in the country of. While we admire the creativity of our god to reveal himself through a variety of means, we must be careful to remember it is far more than an eloquently written love drama. Ruth most likely comes from a moabite andor hebrew word meaning friendship. The death of elimelech, and marriages of the sons to naomi and orpah c. Ruth is a book for all times, whether written in post. Indeed, the book of ruth is a fresh breath of air after reading judges. The book of ruth provides details about part of the genealogy of king david and of the christ who is called the son of david refer to matthew 1.
The book of ruth tells a touching story of the love and devotion of an ancestor of david and jesus christ. Tragedy strikes the family of ruth and naomi ruth 1. Book of ruth class notes center point bible institute. Not even another entreaty in verse 15 can get ruth to leave. Ruth 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Commentary on the book of ruth by matthew henry old. Free christian ebooks to read online or download to your. Ruth commentary 48 page pdf excerpts this commentary is from a modern writer and is well done. Now it came to pass in the days when the judges ruled, that there was a famine in the land. It is the first book of the bible without a prophecy or any particular message from god by a prophet to israel. And so like all the other scriptures, as paul says romans 15. Afflictions will make great and surprising changes in a little time.
Commentary on the book of ruth tough questions answered. Ruth 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. This book shows gods longsuffering with israel exodus 34. This is the first of two books in the bible named after a woman the other is esther. Ruth is the only book in the bible devoted only to the history of a woman. Its story of gods concern for two widows and of ruth s devotion to her motherinlaw and first husband is inspiring and foreshadows the sacrificial love of the savior. For a complete listing of books by john piper, see page 92. The name of the author of the book of ruth is unknown, and so is also the precise date of its composition. These two issues are addressed in the book of ruth. Crux bible study leaders crux bible study is a geneva college community bible study sponsored by the staff of the coalition for christian outreach and the call fall 2004. And a certain man of bethlehem in judah went to sojourn in the country of moab, he and his wife, and his two sons.
Best ruth commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. A study of the book of ruth coalition for christian outreach. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. The journey to moab of elimelech, naomi, and their two sons b. The book of ruth is a short narrative account that has its setting in the days when the judges governed in israel 1. Ruth is anonymous, for the name which it bears as its title has never been regarded otherwise than that of the chief actor in the events recorded. May god, by his grace, fit us for all such changes, especially the great change. You will also find options for commentaries on ruth that help pastors, teachers, and readers with application of the bible, commentaries that approach the scripture versebyverse, classic christian commentaries, and much more. She was the greatgreat grandmother of david, and the genealogy of ruth 4, is the chief reason for the book being written. New international commentary on the old testament series. Story of ruth first obviously were landing in the middle of the book of ruth. When the guardianredeemer came along, boaz asked him to sit down.
It is set in the time of the judges not the best ones, if we assign it to the period of gideon and samson and it attempts to define the rights of widows and aliens within a society fallen upon hard times. Ruth is a type of the church, the gentile bride, and boaz as the kinsman redeemer is a type of christ. While it is easy to focus on the exhilarating relationship between boaz and ruth, the central. Harav ginsburghs english channel recommended for you. The main purpose of the book of ruth is to communicate the ancestry of king david, the greatest king of israel, who would rule from 1010 to 970 bc. Ruth bible commentaries free online downloadable pdf. It is probably one of the most preachable books in the entire old testament. Ruth 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. This summary of the book of ruth provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of ruth.
This is all the more amazing after naomis grim description of their future with her. And a certain man of bethlehem, judah, went to dwell in the country of moab, he and his wife and his two sons. When we open to the 3rd chapter of the book of ruth were coming into the middle of several story lines in the bible. And the name of the man was elimelech, and the name of his wife naomi, and the names of his two sons, machlon and kilyon, efratites from bethlehem in judah. Book of ruth class notes the book of ruth is set during the dark period of the judges. The book of ruth begins with a spare report of the. Now it came to pass, in the days when the judges ruled, that there was a famine in the land. The book of ruth follows the book of judges in our bibles because its setting was in that time period. Excerpts this commentary is from a modern writer and is well done. To provide a biographical sketch of the pious ancestors of david the. Obviously, the author was familiar with israels greatest king.
Ruth was a gentile not of the judeanisraeli descent but from another ethnic group, her background was a nation otherthan israel and she married a descendant. Verse 14 says that orpah kissed naomi goodbye but ruth clung to her. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. As long as every thing is prosperous, he is content to serve the king. In our previous study, we saw how ruth came to be the daughterinlaw to naomi. The story of ruth offers vital lessons to every generation and has enjoyed nearly universal acceptance by biblical scholars and critics throughout the centuries. The period of the judges would end when saul was anointed as the first king of israel in 1050 bc. Loves reward ruths marital joys the purpose of the book. To start off, i would suggest that you sit down and read through this beautiful book. Title the book is named after one of its main characters, a young woman of moab, the greatgrandmother of david and an ancestress of jesus 4. Ruth was a moabite woman, whose sense of piety and devotion to her motherinlaw naomi led to her marriage to the prominent boaz of bethlehem in judah. Dake the book of ruth is the 8th book of the bible. Such marriages with women of moab were strongly suspect, if not wrong cf.
The book of ruth is a beautiful story, and probably one you may have heard in. The book of ruth gives us a glimpse into the hidden work of god during the worst of times. Boaz went to sit by the town gate and wait for the guardianredeemer he and ruth had talked about. Naomi said, we are forbidden to worship any strange god. Yee introduction in the christian old testament, the book of ruth is located after the book of judges and before 1 samuel, most likely because it is set during the time of the judges ruth 1. Commentary on book of ruth the kind providence of god secures redemption and establishes the messianic hope even for destitute gentiles paul apple november 2012 for each section. Pdf the book of ruth 2018 edition gary everett, mdiv dmin. Designing to return to bethlehem, she addresses her daughters in law, ver.
The book of ruth is an important historical work in hebrew scripture, our old testament of the bible, as it traces the lineage of king david and ultimately that of the messiah, jesus christ. Reb david refael ben ami sings rabbi ginsburghs melody, odecha duration. The book of ruth is a beautiful story, and probably one you may have heard in sunday school as a child. Christian starter kit read online here christian starterkit pdf here or read online here a biblical basis of missions your mission as a christian by avery t. It is unlikely that it was written before the time of david cp.
The third reason for verses 8 is to make ruths faithfulness to naomi appear amazing. By contrast with elimelech, whose name is the first in the book, we have as the last name. Download and start reading these lifechanging books today. Wherein also figuratively is set forth the state of the church which is subject to manifold afflictions, and yet at length god giveth good and joyful issue, teaching us to abide with patience till god. You can find the best commentary on ruth for you using the tools on the right side. Even though its small, this remarkable book contains many principles with profound impact to our lives today. The book of ruth the argument this book is intituled after the name of ruth. The book of ruth is one of only two books of the bible to be named after women the other is esther. It is a story of how faithful and righteous people can be used of the lord to restore empty and brokenhearted people. The events in ruth likely take place around 1100 bc, or toward the end of the rule of the judges. Well, said ruth, whatever thy people keep i will keep, for they shall be my people.
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