Moments For You

We cannot help but notice the integrity of the one whom Naomi has singled out as the best prospective husband for Ruth. Boaz was frank in his business dealings. At no time did he give offense. His relative had the prior claim to Naomi's land, and he not only advised... Read more →

The little phrase "if so be" is used four times in the New Testament, each time setting forth a vital spiritual result established on the basis of a vital spiritual premise. 1. "As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the Word, that ye may grow thereby: if so be... Read more →

"So she gleaned in the field until even, and beat out that she had gleaned" (Ruth 2:17). Ruth threshed the barley she had collected. Some more hard work. There are many things that cannot be purchased with money; no one else can do or make them for you. A millionaire,... Read more →

Nothing is more clearly taught in the Word of God than the everlasting security—the present and eternal salvation—of every believer in the Lord Jesus Christ. He gives His sheep eternal life and assures them that they will never perish; they are held in His hand of power, and that of... Read more →

Gleaning in the fields of Boaz, and receiving blessings from his hand, however happy and right, will not give full rest and satisfaction to the heart of either Boaz or Ruth. Love can never be satisfied with gifts, however precious; it must have the giver. Alas! how slow we are... Read more →

By His death and resurrection, Jesus Christ has provided the means whereby every living person can have their sins forgiven and partake of eternal life. In 1 John 1:9 we are assured that "IF we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to... Read more →

Ruth has come all the way from the land of Moab into the heart and home of Boaz. And we who were at one time strangers, far from God, and without hope in the world, have now been made nigh by the blood of Christ. In Ruth chapter 4 we... Read more →

Just as in our earthly relationships, the condition of our relationship with God is often revealed by how we speak to Him and what we say about Him. Do we use His Name in vain? Do we pray irreverently? Do we bargain with God by saying, "Lord, if you ____,... Read more →

Every fiftieth year in Israel's calendar was known as the year of Jubilee. The soil was supposed to lie fallow. Land reverted to its original owner. Slaves were set free. It was a joyous time of freedom, grace, redemption, and rest. When someone bought a piece of property, he had... Read more →

QUESTION: Why are four women mentioned in the genealogy according to Matthew? It does not seem necessary to have included them in establishing that the Lord Jesus descended from the promised seed through Abraham and King David. ANSWER: This is a good question. As we look at these four women... Read more →

Feature Old Testament New Testament Atonement  Leviticus 25:9  1 Peter 3:18  Liberty  Leviticus 25:10  John 8:32-36; Galatians 5:1  Rest  Leviticus 25:11  Matt. 11:28; Hebrews 4:9  Adjusted Values  Leviticus 25:15  Matt. 16:26; Philippians 3:7  Irrevocable Inheritance  Leviticus 25:23  1 Peter 1:3-5   Read more →

Ruth was a Moabitess, a member of an accursed race. She was born and raised in paganism. The priests of Moab were powerful and cruel, and they served an assortment of gods. But the most feared god of all was Chemosh, or Moloch. Chemosh had his terrible place on a... Read more →

(This article was written in Rome during the Catholic "Holy Year.") This year many pilgrims are arriving in Rome, from all parts of the world, after having travelled miles and miles, for the purpose of crossing the threshold of the "Holy Door" of St. Peter. It is the Holy Year!... Read more →

"And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God: where thou diest, will I die, and there will... Read more →

In Acts 2 we find the next great event following the marvelous things recorded for us in the Gospels. First, there was the incarnation of our Lord Jesus. God became Man for our redemption. Then Calvary, the sacrificial death of our Lord Jesus Christ, when He gave Himself a ransom... Read more →