This guided lectio divina of Ephesians 2:19-22 (MSG) corresponds to Ruth 2:8-16. I love Eugene Petersen's translation (the Message), which captures similar themes we see in this portion of Ruth. Boaz creates a safe, lavish space for Ruth to belong as an outsider. He understood - just like Paul - that the heart of God invites anyone and everyone into YHWH's Kingdom family.

Stay tuned for the next two corresponding podcasts, which will dig into the social, historical and literary study of Ruth 2:8-16.

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Podcast instrumental music by Scott Holmes and Joseph McDade.