Times are desperate in Israel. There are endless border skirmishes with the Philistines. The priests have become corrupt and are extorting worshipers to bring sacrifices, …

As we have seen, Bible writers love to repeat, mirror, or echo earlier themes, scenarios, and phrases. They do this to remind us of God’s …

We said that justice must be done, and justice must be seen to have been done. By bringing the case to the elders at the …

Naomi knew what she was talking about. Boaz had gone to the city with a clear purpose in mind: secure for himself the land of …

Despite his kindness toward Ruth, Boaz does not seem inclined to move their relationship forward. As an outside observer, it is clear to Naomi that …