With God: In History - Ruth [17]

With God: In History - Ruth [17]

Author: Christ Community, an Evangelical Free Church April 26, 2026 Duration: 40:52

Ruth 1:1-18 // Paul Brandes

In this sermon, we walk through the first eighteen verses of Ruth, analyzing the move from Bethlehem to Moab and the subsequent return. We discuss the cultural weight of widowhood in the ancient world and the contrast between Orpah’s logical departure and Ruth’s sacrificial devotion. Ruth’s confession of faith serves as the heart of this study, as she forsakes her past to follow Naomi and trust in the God of Israel. We see how even in the midst of bitterness and empty hands, God is quietly preparing a way for redemption that will eventually reach far beyond these two women to the rest of the world.

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