Ruth 1 commentary wesleys explanatory notes bible study tools. Life without god, according to ecclesiastes, is futile. These two issues are addressed in the book of ruth. John macarthurs sermon on ruth the kinsman redeemer is rather straightforward and matteroffact as he delves into the background concerning the moabites, then summarizes the overall book of ruth.
So a man from bethlehem in judah, together with his wife and two sons, went to live for a while in the country of moab. Ruth meets boaz in the grain field now naomi had a relative on her husbands side, a man of standing from the clan of elimelek, whose name was boaz. A glimpse of the old testament reveals that the period known as. The book of ruth is a beautiful story, and probably one you may have heard in sunday school as a child. Iain provan ecclesiastes, song of songs niv application commentary, 2001.
Niv commentary zondervan ruths task, though menial, tiring, and perhaps degrading, was done faithfully. The insight into the times of ruth, the historical background of the relationship between the israelites and moabites added a new dimension to the book of ruth. My aim is to preach through the book of ruth in the next four sundaysone chapter each sunday. Judges, ruth the niv application commentary younger, k. While we admire the creativity of our god to reveal himself through a variety of means, we must be careful to remember it is far more than an eloquently written love drama. The genealogy at the end of the book shows davids lineage through the days of the judges, acting as a support for his rightful kingship. The book of ruth does not specifically name its author. Throughout he emphasizes the history of the moabites as a cursed people of god, reminding us that ruth was of that lineage of moab. The first verse of the book points to the time of the judges and the very last verse points to king david.
Niv application commentary nivac ebook 9780310872870 by k. This book is beautifully designed by god to show how his grace can sustain a faithful testimony of individuals at a time when the general condition of things is low and naturally discouraging. John reed, in the bible knowledge commentary, provides the setting. Study ruth 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Ruth 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Top 5 commentaries on the book of ruth ligonier ministries. Lawson younger leads us through some of the most exciting, inspiring, troubling, disappointing, and profound stories from the hebrew scriptures.
Ruth and boaz consummate their marriage, and god consummates his plan for their family. Lessons from the book of ruth lesson 1 general introduction overview the book of ruth is a short narrative account that has its setting. This commentary on the book of ruth explores that lesson. Ruth puts an end to the debate by a most solemn profession of her immovable resolution never to forsake her, nor to return to her own country and her old relations again, v. Ruth 1 1 in the days when the judges ruled, there was a famine in the land, and a man from bethlehem in judah, together with his wife and two sons, went to live for a while in the country of moab. Nov 01, 2009 the rest of the book, however, will show ruth, in both word and deed, making slow progress in living life after grief with naomi. Ruth, a moabitess, stands out as a refreshing contrast to the declension of israel in the time of the judges. Commentary on the book of ruth by matthew henry old.
And a certain man of bethlehem, judah, went to dwell in the country of moab, he and his wife and his two sons. Click on a book listed below which will take you to its introduction page. Understanding the context is critical to understanding this lectionary reading. Ruth 2, new international version niv the bible app. Glean which was permitted to the poor, and the stranger, deuteronomy 24. Ruth 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. When we open to the 3rd chapter of the book of ruth were coming into the middle of several story lines in the bible. Thus does the grace of god meet us in the book of ruth, clothing itself in its most attractive form, and so much the more giving, evidence of its power, when we think of the material on which it wrought, in her at least whose name it bears. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. There is scarcely any chapter in all the sacred history that stoops so low as this to take cognizance of so mean a person as ruth, a poor.
Ruth with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. We see the outcome of all of the suffering and faith in the lineage of boaz and ruth. Packer regent college the niv application commentary series doesnt fool around. In as much as younger unveils the historical complexities of these stories in a way that is eminently accessible, he also orients the stories to address the difficult moral situations christians faith today with. Ruth 1, new international version niv the bible app. This commentary is wellknown and respected in both popular and scholarly circles. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. Verses 1114 and naomi said, turn again, my daughters. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. They believe that her father was eglon, king of moab. The book of ruth tells a touching story of the love and devotion of an ancestor of david and jesus christ. The book of ruth contains one of the bibles bestknown and mostloved stories.
The rest of the book, however, will show ruth, in both word and deed, making slow progress in living life after grief with naomi. Now it came to pass, in the days when the judges ruled, that there was a famine in the land. The tradition is that the book of ruth was written by the prophet samuel. The niv application commentaryseries overdrive rakuten. Ruth 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. It includes the ones before you ancestors and after you descendants. The final words of the book link ruth with her greatgrandson, david ruth 4. You can find the best commentary on ruth for you using the tools on the right side.
This volume explores the drama, turmoil, and passion of these literary masterpieces, bringing their ancient message into our postmodern context. Ruth 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. This short history of the domestic affairs of one particular family fitly follows the book of judges the events related here happening in the days of the judges, and. The niv application commentary has 51 entries in the series overdrive rakuten overdrive borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. Study the bible online using commentary on ruth 1 and more. Thus she is an ancestor in the messianic line that leads to jesus.
The book of ruth is an important historical work in hebrew scripture, our old testament of the bible, as it traces the lineage of king david and ultimately that of the messiah, jesus christ. This is the first commentary to which one should turn with questions about the book of ruth. With all of the different approaches to interpreting ecclesiastes, i find eatons particularly helpful. A free bible version and commentary on the book of ruth in easyenglish. Read and study ruth, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary. Ruth 2 1 now naomi had a relative on her husbands side, from the clan of elimelech, a man of standing, whose name was boaz. If you have a group of 6 or more you may want to split up into smaller groups of 3 or 4 is it anyones first time reading through the book of ruth. Read the book of ruth in its entirety what do you know about the book of ruth. Study the bible online using commentary on ruth 2 and more.
Free bible commentary on book of ruth in easy english. What is your attitude when the task you have been given is not up to your true potential. Such offences as that of orpahs revolt must needs come, that those who are perfect and sincere may be made manifest, as ruth was upon this occasion. Some jews believe that ruth was a princess in moab. A major theme of the book of ruth is that of the kinsmanredeemer. John carter july 22, 2016 sebts biblical hebrew 6500 a biblical hebrew syntax and exegesis an exegetical paper based on the hebrew text of ruth 4. The story of ruth as you may never have thought of it before. Naomi finds blessing from the lord because of ruth, who loves her, and who has proven of inestimable worth 4. God in the lives of ordinary people theology and steak.
Ruth bible book with full chapters new international. Read ruth 1 commentary using wesleys explanatory notes. Ruth was a moabite woman, whose sense of piety and devotion to her motherinlaw naomi led to her marriage to the prominent boaz of. Books of the bible explained scripture by scripture. When she saw that ruth was stedfastly minded to go with her which was the very thing she aimed at in. The book of ruth is placed right after judges in the christian old. The book of ruth shows the type pattern of the coming christ who redeem people of any descent or background only those who believe what god gives to be believed regarding himself and the christ, and thereby they would be saved to god and become gods people. With a book like ecclesiastes, it is sometimes difficult to know how it should be applied. Both these famous jews were descendants of a person who came from moab.
Story of ruth first obviously were landing in the middle of the book of ruth. Obedience brings ruth into the privileged lineage of christ. It is therefore extremely helpful that zondervan publications has put out a commentary on the book of judges and ruth in the niv application commentary series. I very much enjoyed the ruth portion of this commentary i did not read the judges section. Read ruth 2 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The mans name was elimelek, his wifes name was naomi, and. The exact date the book of ruth was written is uncertain. The book of ruth connects the book of judges with the books of samuel. The story of ruth in the bible has a lesson that can be applied to our lives. In the days when the judges ruled, there was a famine in the land. Commentary on the book of ruth tough questions answered. The book of ruth is named for the moabite woman who commits herself to the israelite people by an oath to her motherinlaw naomi and becomes the greatgrandmother of david by marriage to boaz of bethlehem.
He that means honestly does not startle at assurances. Ruth 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The book of ruth new international commentary on the old testament, 1989. What did ruth do after boaz told her all this, what did ruth say to boaz, what did boaz say he had been told, what did boaz say he hoped the lord would do, and whom did boaz say he hoped would richly reward ruth under whose wings she had come to take refuge. Because jesus was a descendant of king david, jesus was also a descendant of ruth. Naomi loses her husband and sons in the days when the judges ruled, there was a famine in the land.
Robert hubbards commentary on ruth is a model of how commentaries should be written. The bible book of ruth with full chapters, footnotes and bible commentary to aid your bible search, reading, and study. Ruth was a moabite woman, whose sense of piety and devotion to her motherinlaw naomi led to her marriage to the prominent boaz of bethlehem in judah. For many of the scene in the book of judges run contrary to that of our own current cultural trends. Jan 02, 2020 this story of love and devotion tells of ruths eventual marriage to a wealthy man named boaz, by whom she bears a son, obed, who becomes the grandfather of david and the ancestor of jesus. Ruth god in the lives of ordinary people by brett w. The task at hand may be all you can do, or it may be the work god wants you to do. So a man from bethlehem in judah, together with his wife. The niv application commentary series promises to be of very great service to all who preach and teach the word of god. Read ruth 1 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The story of ruth offers vital lessons to every generation and has enjoyed nearly universal acceptance by biblical scholars and critics throughout the centuries.
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