Episode 130 - The Book of Ruth - The Hope of Christmas

Pastor Brent and Pastor Paul overview New Life’s Advent sermon series for 2025, The Book of Ruth (Nov. 23-Dec. 21). Conceived well over a year ago as a unique but gospel-centered Christmas message, Pastor Brent outlines several key theological themes in Ruth: 1) Suffering and Pain; 2) Trust and Commitment; 3) Redemption and Restoration; and 4) Unworthy and Worthy. Pastor Paul calls Ruth “a Samwise Gamgee of the Bible” (see 1:17) and offers a parallel between Ruth 1:16 and John 20:17. From Pastor Brent’s Preaching Series Overview: “The book of Ruth is a ray of hope in the midst of despair. This story foreshadows the coming of the Redeemer, Jesus Christ.”