Noble Bereans

We're all facing tough times right now, but how is your attitude holding out? Are you glorifying Him?

Many people are in self-isolation right now, feeling as if they are in captivity. Is there something different we should be doing as believers? Join in today to find out.

How should we as believers respond to the Coronavirus (COVID-19)? This is a good question, and one we'll explore in this episode.

The Bible tells us to love the Lord with all our heart, soul, and might. What exactly does this mean? Today we'll explore just that.

Today's episode is short and serious. Do you have a sincere and pure devotion to Christ. If you are a believer, this is important, as Christ is your betrothed husband.

Are you at war with God? In this session we are talking about a tough topic: are you living a life led by the flesh, or are you living a life led by the Spirit?

As we wrap up the book of Ruth, you might think there isn't much to discuss, but even in the genealogy of Perez through Obed to David we can learn a few things.

Today we reach the point we've all been waiting for: Ruth and Boaz marry! This isn't without some oddities though and a powerful blessing!

Boaz has staked his claim on Naomi's land and has shared his intention to marry Ruth, now he solidifies this by obtaining the elders' consensus as witnesses and their blessing.

Boaz has obtained the right to redeem Naomi's property and to take Ruth as a wife, formally sealing the deal with an interesting sign and in front of the elders of the city.

Boaz approached a closer relative about being a redeemer and he accepted, but he didn't know what all that entailed! Today we see Boaz tactfully handle this as he solidifies his future with Ruth.

In this episode we see Boaz beginning to fulfill the commitment he made to Ruth, but before the exchange is over, he runs into a bit of a challenge.

Ruth's proposal to Boaz seemed promising, but in today's episode we find her back at Naomi's place with a heavy haul of barley, another gift from Boaz, as the waiting begins.

Today I'm just taking a moment to share a reading of the story of Jesus' birth from Luke chapter 2.

In this episode of Noble Bereans Ruth's big ask of Boaz is addressed head on as he commits to do all she asks with a caveat.

Ruth carries out Naomi's request and finds herself laying at the feet of a sleeping Boaz on the threshing floor. When he awakes, he's startled, but when he realizes who the woman is at his feet, he douses Ruth in compliments and begins to proceed with the actions needed to marry her.

In today's episode we get a bit of a jolt to the "love story" of Ruth and Boaz, and Naomi suggests something that might startle us. Ruth's actions might be viewed with some skepticism too. WARNING: While I think most will be fine listening to this episode with their children, you may wish to preview this one first.

While we were given some insight into Boaz's identity at the beginning of chapter 2, it is only now that Ruth finds out who he is, as Naomi exposes him.

Boaz continues to show incredible kindness to Ruth, even inviting her to join him and his servants for dinner, but that wasn't all - he gave her food in abundance.

Ruth humbly wonders why Boaz is so kind to her, and he explains that he is aware of her actions toward Naomi and all she sacrificed to be with her. He then blesses and encourages her, which is just the beginning of his provision for her.