Ruth's Story as Our Story
The Structures of Ruth
This article identifies a series of patterns in the book of Ruth, which starts out with a host of "lacks," all of which are filled in the course of the book. The book indicates, however, that the author was concerned with God's dealings with Israel as a whole, and not just the individuals in the story.
From Famine to Fullness – Devastating Grief
Chapter 2 gives an exposition of Ruth 1. The focus of the chapter is on how the Lord acted to accomplish his purpose through one family.
From Famine to Fullness – It Was Not the Best of Times
Chapter 1 is a popular exposition of the background of the book of Ruth. The main theme addressed is the futility of life. At the end of the chapter are a number of study questions.
A Loving Life - The Lost Art of Lament
A Loving Life – Love without an Exit Strategy
A Loving Life – Suffering: The Crucible for Love
Ruth 1 - Cleaving to Christ
A True and Greater Boaz: Typology and Jesus in the Book of Ruth
This article discusses how Boaz in the book of Ruth is a type of Christ, and Jesus is a true and greater Boaz. The author first defines a Christological type. Then he addresses whether Christological types can be identified in the Old Testament even if the New Testament authors did not identify them. Afterwards, he notes the correspondences and escalation between Boaz and Christ. Finally, he draws some conclusions.
Ruth 2:3 - Chance is Not
Ruth 2 - God Provides a Redeemer
Ruth: Mercy for a Moabitish Maiden
Blessings upon Blessings
Seeing Beyond
False Start
Faith in Action
The Long Road Home
The Road to Nowhere “Is the Lord King of our lives?”
Ruth Quoque – A Coquette? (Ruth 4:5)
This article considers the translation of Ruth 4:5.
Don’t Skip the Postscript!
New Life amid the Alien Corn: The Book of Ruth
What is the role of prayer in the narrative of Ruth? The article gives particular attention to the providence of God, which is effected by the actions of God and the prayers of intercession and thanksgiving by Ruth and Boaz.
An Adjusted Symmetrical Structuring of Ruth
This article wants to fine-tune the structural layout of the book of Ruth proposed by Stephen Bertman and others, and confirm its grand chiastic structure.