President Barnes preaches on Ruth 4:7-12

October 29, 2020 | Miller Chapel Scripture: Ruth 4:7-12 In ancient Hebrew society a pledge was made by the exchanging of sandals in front of witnesses. It was as binding as our signatures on contracts. Covenant community is not just a resource that we u

Episode 321 of the Princeton Theological Seminary podcast, hosted by Princeton Seminary, titled "President Barnes preaches on Ruth 4:7-12" was published on October 29, 2020 and runs 8 minutes.

October 29, 2020 ·8m · Princeton Theological Seminary

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October 29, 2020 | Miller Chapel Scripture: Ruth 4:7-12 In ancient Hebrew society a pledge was made by the exchanging of sandals in front of witnesses. It was as binding as our signatures on contracts. Covenant community is not just a resource that we use to construct our lives. It is a collection of pledges to be shaped by our life together. Out of these commitments something new is born, like Boaz and Ruth’s child — the hope for redemption. But we have to give ourselves to the community to find this redemption.

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October 29, 2020 | Miller Chapel Scripture: Ruth 4:7-12 In ancient Hebrew society a pledge was made by the exchanging of sandals in front of witnesses. It was as binding as our signatures on contracts. Covenant community is not just a resource that we use to construct our lives. It is a collection of pledges to be shaped by our life together. Out of these commitments something new is born, like Boaz and Ruth’s child — the hope for redemption. But we have to give ourselves to the community to find this redemption.

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