As we will see in the course of this study, God’s plans do not often look like the plans of man. We will follow the happenings in a small, insignificant village in the land of Judah where two destitute widows… Continue Reading →
So far, we have seen Elimelech take his wife and two sons to Moab to weather out a famine that has hit his hometown of Bethlehem, “the house of bread.” Naomi was left destitute in Moab after the death of… Continue Reading →
In Ruth 3:18, Naomi urges Ruth to wait patiently for news of her future. God was in control of the events though He involved humans in the process. Are you waiting on the Lord? Who are you waiting for the… Continue Reading →
How often do you think about God’s provision and blessings? As we continue to see this love story unfold, be intentional about praising God this week for the provisions and blessings He gives you. Study Guide Available For the corresponding… Continue Reading →
Naomi and Ruth are back in Bethlehem in late spring, at the beginning of the barley harvest. Ruth asks Naomi to let her go out into the fields to glean. Study Guide Available For the corresponding study guide, please contact… Continue Reading →
Seismic changes have impacted our world in the last 75 years. Technology, travel, the internet have made information much more accessible than ever before. The world view of younger generations is dramatically different from the ways in which their parents… Continue Reading →
God had a plan from the very beginning. Warren Wiersbe points out that when He wrote the Bible, God did not give us a ponderous theology book divided into sections labeled “God,” “Creation,” “Man,” “Sin,” and so on. Instead, He… Continue Reading →
The Bible is full of stories about strong women who live in wisdom with each other because of their love for God. God uses these women to further His plan for His people and to glorify Himself. We too can… Continue Reading →
As we will see in the course of this study, God’s plans do not often look like the plans of man. We will follow the happenings in a small, insignificant village in the land of Judah where two destitute widows… Continue Reading →
Ruth: Loss, Love, and Legacy This study is designed around the principles of inductive Bible study—observation, interpretation, and application. Your private preparation around the questions will be the most valuable portion of your work. As Dr. Howard Hendricks said, “There… Continue Reading →
Background: There is a remarkable similarity between the first two chapters in Genesis and the last two in Revelation. What is significant about them to you? Memory Verse: And behold, I am coming quickly. Blessed is he who heeds the… Continue Reading →
Background: In Revelation 21 and 22, the description of the New Jerusalem emphasizes God’s glory, which is the source of light for the city. There are many Jewish references, familiar to ancient Israelites. The features of the city include 12… Continue Reading →
Background: After the millennial reign of Christ on earth and the great white throne judgment, Christ will recreate a new heaven and earth for His redeemed. John is given a sneak peak into this new creation. There are numerous parallels… Continue Reading →
Background: The false trinity—satan, antichrist, and his prophet—will be judged and sentenced to eternal torment in the lake of fire. The final judgment in history will be the judgment of the unbelievers. Memory Verse: And if anyone’s name was not… Continue Reading →
Background: The thousand-year reign of Christ is bookended by satan’s imprisonment and final defeat. At the close of the Millennium, satan will be freed for a final revolt, which ends with an everlasting punishment in the lake of fire. Memory… Continue Reading →
Background: Chapter 19 can be summarized by two simple, yet profound words—Jesus wins! After cleansing the earth from all unrighteousness, Christ begins His Millennium reign by binding satan in the abyss. Finally, there will be peace, prosperity, and the physical… Continue Reading →
Background: The climactic event of the Great Tribulation is the return of the King. Jesus Christ will return to judge His enemies, end satan’s deception, and establish His Millennial Kingdom on earth. Memory Verse: “On His robe at His thigh… Continue Reading →
Background: Armageddon will be one of the major events in human history. Armageddon will not be one battle. The blood bath will actually be a series of battles, which we should understand as a war or campaign. It will not… Continue Reading →
Background: The earth has endured countless judgments at this point, yet the worst is still to come. The seal judgments affected one-fourth of the world, the trumpet judgments affected one-third of what remained, and now the bowl judgments will affect… Continue Reading →
Background: The seven-year Tribulation is underway. Although the earth has already experienced several forms of judgments, events will continue to get worse. Memory Verse: If this is so, then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials and… Continue Reading →
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