We’ll focus on the spiritual dimensions, including the ongoing theme of unseen warfare—a battle between despair, isolation, and idolatry versus trust, faithfulness, and God’s sovereign care, echoing from Eden through Israel’s cycles of rebellion and persisting today. I’ll address how the choices of Ruth and Naomi counter spiritual desolation, often tied to satanic influences like hopelessness, and how God’s providence weaves their story into the lineage of Christ. By the end of this episode, you’ll have a clear grasp of the key elements of Ruth, with plenty of context to see its relevance to your life. Think of this as the next chapter in our exploration; in future episodes, we’ll keep tracing spiritual warfare through scripture to Christ’s victory.