Ruth — Sermonade

The book of Ruth is set during the time of the Judges, a period marked by spiritual and moral decline in Israel. The nation was experiencing a famine, which was a direct consequence of violating the covenant with God, as outlined in Deuteronomy 28, where disobedience brings judgment. As Judges 21:25 states, “Everyone did what was right in his own eyes,” and only a few judges, such as Deborah and Gideon, are noted for doing what was right in the eyes of the Lord.

During this dark and chaotic era, the story of Ruth emerges as a quiet yet profound narrative of God’s provision, sovereignty, and covenant faithfulness. Despite the widespread idolatry and spiritual adultery of the time, Ruth’s story serves as a beautiful reminder of God's redemptive purposes and steadfast lovingkindness. It offers a “microscopic” glimpse into how God is intimately at work in the lives of ordinary individuals, even amid national turmoil.

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