A Family Broken

An episode of the King's Table Church Sermons podcast, hosted by Bryce Harrison, titled "A Family Broken" was published on January 4, 2026 and runs 32 minutes.

January 4, 2026 ·32m · King's Table Church Sermons

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Summary

Naomi's family leaves Bethlehem because of famine and moves to the land of Moab to live among Israel's long-standing enemies. While there, Naomi's sons take Moabite wives. Her husband and both sons die, leaving Naomi with only her daughters-in-law. When word reaches her than the famine is over, she makes plans to return to Bethlehem but tells her daughters-in-law to remain with their people. In a great act of loyalty, Ruth refuses to leave her and pledges her ongoing commitment to Naomi. Friends, family, and neighbours are glad to see Naomi's homecoming, but Naomi is convinced that her life will forever be a bitter one, having received only the Lord's harsh afflictions. What she doesn't know, however, is that the Lord is already providentially working for her redemption behind the scenes. The loyalty of Ruth is only the first piece of the puzzle, and as they return at the beginning of the harvest, the Lord has a far greater harvest in store! They will soon reap much more than barley at his hand!

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Naomi's family leaves Bethlehem because of famine and moves to the land of Moab to live among Israel's long-standing enemies. While there, Naomi's sons take Moabite wives. Her husband and both sons die, leaving Naomi with only her daughters-in-law. When word reaches her than the famine is over, she makes plans to return to Bethlehem but tells her daughters-in-law to remain with their people. In a great act of loyalty, Ruth refuses to leave her and pledges her ongoing commitment to Naomi. Friends, family, and neighbours are glad to see Naomi's homecoming, but Naomi is convinced that her life will forever be a bitter one, having received only the Lord's harsh afflictions. What she doesn't know, however, is that the Lord is already providentially working for her redemption behind the scenes. The loyalty of Ruth is only the first piece of the puzzle, and as they return at the beginning of the harvest, the Lord has a far greater harvest in store! They will soon reap much more than barley at his hand!

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