Curses Undone in the Book of Ruth

What does God do when His people face famine, loss, and bitter disappointment? In this Bible study, Rev. David Buchs walks through the Book of Ruth, showing how God quietly but powerfully works redemption through faithfulness, mercy, and promise-keeping—even in dark and uncertain times.Taught on the Feast of the Holy Innocents, this study connects Ruth’s story to Psalm 2, the reign of Christ the true King, and the way God reverses the ancient curses of hunger and barrenness through His saving work. From Bethlehem’s famine to Boaz the redeemer, the story ultimately leads us forward to King David—and to Christ Himself.Sunday Bible Study – December 28, 2025Grace Lutheran Church, Little Rock, ArkansasKey themes include: • God’s hidden providence in suffering and loss • Ruth and Boaz as pictures of faithful trust and honorable redemption • Bread, rest, and refuge as signs of God’s saving mercy • How the story of Ruth prepares the way for David—and Jesus #BibleStudy #BookOfRuth #ChristianPodcast #ScriptureStudy #LutheranTeaching #ChristOurRedeemer#GraceLutheranLittleRock #LittleRockChurch #ArkansasFaith #MidweekBibleStudy#FaithAndScripture #JesusInTheOldTestament #ChristianTeaching