The Tree Church Bible Study

Ruth shows up to a stranger's field hoping for leftovers. What she receives is far more than she expected - and far more than she felt she deserved.In this episode of the Tree Church Bible Study, Pastors Stacey Crawford, Matthew Johnson, and Chris Reed study Ruth 2:8-12, exploring how Boaz offers Ruth companionship, protection, and provision - going well beyond what the law required. The pastors share personal stories of God's provision and perfect timing, and close with a compelling look at generosity as a theme that runs through both Ruth's story and the heart of Jesus himself.A grounded, personal conversation about faithfulness, blessing, and what it looks like when someone treats you the way God does.The Tree Church Bible Study podcast (TCBS) is created for the purpose of helping the Tree grow deeper in our understanding of the Scriptures. Join the conversation as we take an in depth look at different books of the Bible. Access Show Notes and Extra Resources Here https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TAXXWxyrdTkocMeZ8sEtoba_wXDtrbLleZ0RiQwuZPY/edit?usp=sharingJoin the TCBS Community and Ongoing Discussion about Scripture Herehttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1TAXXWxyrdTkocMeZ8sEtoba_wXDtrbLleZ0RiQwuZPY/edit?tab=t.lbh7swje2g8zWatch the full episode here: ⁠https://youtu.be/SpqonXU5jek⁠

Ruth is looking for food. Boaz is looking after his workers. And God is quietly orchestrating something neither of them can see yet.In this episode of the Tree Church Bible Study, Pastors Stacey Crawford, Matthew Johnson, and Chris Reed dig into Ruth 2:1-7, introducing Boaz and exploring the Old Testament practice of gleaning. The pastors examine the phrase "as it happened" in verse three - not as a coincidence but as divine providence - and reflect on what it means that God is actively guiding the lives of those who trust him, even when he is not visibly present in the narrative.A rich, grounded conversation about faithfulness, provision, and the quiet but unmistakable hand of God at work in an ordinary day.Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/MqL7pY5BGls

Naomi and Ruth arrive in Bethlehem and the town is stirred. But Naomi finds no comfort in her homecoming. She asks to be called Mara - bitter - and names God as the one who has brought her back empty.In this episode of the Tree Church Bible Study, Pastor Stacey Crawford and Pastor Chris Reed study Ruth 1:19-22 and open an extended conversation on the practice of lament. They explore why lament is woven throughout scripture, how Psalm 22 and Jesus's words from the cross give it shape, and why bringing honest grief before God is a mark of faith rather than a failure of it. The episode closes with a look at the barley harvest as a quiet early sign of God's coming provision in the story.The Tree Church Bible Study podcast (TCBS) is created for the purpose of helping the Tree grow deeper in our understanding of the Scriptures. Join the conversation as we take an in depth look at different books of the Bible.Access Show Notes and Extra Resources Here - Learn More Join the TCBS Community and Ongoing Discussion about Scripture Here - Learn More🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZbEhfuCekJ0