#72. Ruth 1-4 | A Son Trained By His Mother to Show Hesed Love Meets the Original Proverbs 31 Woman

Today, I'll give an overview of the book of Ruth and share why this book is so important.This book is historical, but also literarily excellent. My MacArthur Commentary says there are seven major themes that emerge in Ruth."First, Ruth, the Moabite, illustrates that God's redemptive plan extended beyond the Jews to Gentiles. Second, Ruth demonstrates that women are coheirs with men of God's salvation grace. Third, Ruth portrays the virtuous woman of Proverbs 31. Fourth, Ruth describes God's sovereign and providential care of seemingly unimportant people at apparently insignificant times, which later prove to be monumentally crucial to accomplishing God's will. Fifth, Ruth, along with Tamar, Rahab, and Bathsheba, stand in the genealogy of the Messianic line. Sixth, Boaz, as a type of Christ, becomes Ruth's kinsman-redeemer. Finally, David's right (and thus Christ's right) to the throne of Israel is traced back to Judah." (MacArthur Commentary, p. 289)Today's Reading: RuthScripture Read or Referenced:Ruth 1:16-17Ruth 2:4-12Ruth 3:9-13Proverbs 31:10-31Would you like to know more about how you can guide your child in righteous dating relationships? Entrusted with a Child's Heart will do that! This quick episode explains how this biblical parenting study can guide moms, bless your church, and actually help the leaders! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-again-podcast-for-christian-moms-encouragement-in/id1700555502Commentaries Most Referenced: Moody Commentary, MacArthur Commentary