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Ruth 4
Boaz was a prominent man in his own right. Few would hesitate if he hailed them publicly, particularly at this festive time of year. Whatever passed for their court system in those days was the matter of family elders doing … Continue reading
Micah 7
The Lord planted the seed of His revelation in the soil of Abraham’s children. It sprouted, bore fruit some seasons, then began to wither and offered nothing. The fruit of the Law is an upright and just life as God … Continue reading
Ruth 3
In the Hebrew language and culture, context is everything. Boaz was a near kinsman. He did as much for Naomi and Ruth as he could at the time, but he was a busy man. The story would make little sense … Continue reading
Ruth 2
Naomi married into her husband’s clan. As an elderly widow, she remained a member of that clan. The area around Bethlehem at that time would have included a few peaceful outsiders, but almost everyone was kin. We have a hard … Continue reading
Micah 6
The mission of Israel was to be a living receptacle for the revelation of God to a fallen world. God built them up from nothing into a mighty nation, but their very existence was by trust in God, sufficient trust … Continue reading
Ruth — Intro and Chapter 1
Introduction The story of Ruth is an exceptional example of Hebrew literature, almost certainly written during King David’s reign. The primary purpose was to document David’s pedigree. The story takes place perhaps a century after the Conquest, which offers difficulties … Continue reading
Micah 5
We cannot guess what Micah knew in our modern terms of knowing about his own prophetic message. He wove a tapestry of truth in a language and culture which blended literal and symbolic together because the burden was on the … Continue reading
Micah 4
Truth resides in Heaven, which truth bears implications for our world below. What would the world be like if men obeyed that truth? Micah reveals a vision of Heaven manifested on earth. The imagery symbolizes what could be, a future … Continue reading
Micah 3
A predator will eventually get his fill and rest, but the mouth of Hell opens onto a bottomless pit. Micah warns the leadership of the entire nation was more inspired by demonic powers than any spirit of justice. The fundamental … Continue reading
Micah 2
We note in passing this chapter has proved quite difficult to follow at times, and commentaries vary widely on what to make of it. However, some things seem rather obvious. We see the life cycle of human government, even among … Continue reading