<p>Context is essential, and we can’t understand what Ruth’s author wants us to know without the context of Judges. One of the first statements in Ruth is that the story takes place “during the time of the judges.” Judges helps us fully appreciate Ruth, and Ruth sheds light on the darkness of Judges.</p>

Context is essential, and we can’t understand what Ruth’s author wants us to know without the context of Judges. One of the first statements in Ruth is that the story takes place “during the time of the judges.” Judges helps us fully appreciate Ruth, and Ruth sheds light on the darkness of Judges.

2. A World Within a World

It’s not surprising to seek hope from the Bible in hard times, but the book of Ruth in particular might be a surprising choice. Maybe you’re a woman who’s heard about it a dozen times on Mothers Day. Maybe you're a man who’s always seen it as mainly for women. Maybe you’ve always seen it as a guidebook for marriage and dating. Maybe you’ve never really considered it at all. 

Wherever you’re coming from, you are likely to be surprised by what’s really in here. It’s the story of real people living in a terrible time, and it’s God’s way of showing us—not telling us--who he truly is.

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It’s not surprising to seek hope from the Bible in hard times, but the book of Ruth in particular might be a surprising choice. Maybe you’re a woman who’s heard about it a dozen times on Mothers Day. Maybe you're a man who’s always seen it as mainly for women. Maybe you’ve always seen it as a guidebook for marriage and dating. Maybe you’ve never really considered it at all. Wherever you’re coming from, you are likely to be surprised by what’s really in here. It’s the story of real people living in a terrible time, and it’s God’s way of showing us—not telling us--who he truly is.

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