The book of Ruth is both a profound love story and a journey of faith. Today we begin our exploration, sharing some art along the way. Take a look at the chapter headings below to see the ground we cover, and devote some time to reading the four chapters of Ruth on your own. We welcome your thoughts, feedback, and questions. Also note that we’re ‘sketching’ our way through Ruth—so feel free to join us!
The music for this episode was composed and performed by Jack Baumgartner.*
*(No goats were harmed during the filming of this episode.)
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Prayer
03:27 Exploring Brokenness and Faithfulness in the Book of Ruth
08:54 The Significance of David's Genealogy in Ruth
18:37 Consequences of Elimelech's Decisions
22:02 Understanding the Patterns in the Book of Judges
32:58 Looking Beyond Patterns: Embracing the Humanity of the Characters
34:50 The Interplay of the Physical and Metaphysical
46:50 Balancing Priorities: God and Other Aspects of Life
51:32 The Prophetic Nature of Elimelech's Actions
56:30 The Pattern of Exile and Restoration
01:01:13 The Significance of Names and Symbolism
01:03:38 Choices and Representation in the Story
01:06:19 The Possibility of Redemption
01:13:22 Taking God's Provision Seriously and Avoiding Judgment
01:19:21 The Depth and Impact of the Book of Ruth
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