St. Paul Lutheran Church, Matteson, Illinois & Pastor Troester

Ruth is faithful to her Mother in Law, Naomi, as she works to support her in the field of a relative to Naomi, Boaz, who in turn is faithful as a relative, a redeemer, to care for Naomi & for Ruth.

God's faithfulness, especially in the times of great trials, and the call to have faith in Him.

The final chapter in the book of the Judges, and we read about how sin leads to more sin, until we repent and return to God.

A sad civil war among the Children of Israel as the emplode on each other because of their sin.

The sinful actions of people who have strayed far from the true God and following Him.

The people of Dan covet more land, seek guidance by a false priest and then conquer a weak people, taking their land and set up false idols.

We read about the time of Judges when everyone doing what was right in their own eyes, which lead them away from the true God.

The final acconts of Samson's life.

Conflict, revenge, strife and no peace when Samson goes against God's ways, and yet God is faithful.

The first marriage of Samson and the fall out because Samson does not honor his parents, nor God, and goes to those who don't worship the true God.