Reformation Orthodox Presbyterian Church

Many moments in Israel's history, recorded in the Book of Judges, illustrate their rebellion against the One who had graciously delivered them out of Egypt, through the wilderness, and into the promised land. Not only do we see their sins listed as an unblushing record, but we are also told the primary contributing factor for their spiritual rebellion - the generation that took the land, the second generation, did not do so fully (Judges 1:27-36, and what is more, they failed to instruct or nurture the third generation in the ways of covenant faithfulness by failing to communicate the glorious and gracious work of the Lord (Judges 2:10). For their rebellion the Lord handed them over to their enemies, for their rebellion the Lord raised up nations against them, and for their rebellion the Lord did not give them the victory that was promised had they simply obeyed. The story of Ruth takes place in the time of the Judges, and despite the wickedness of her own people, the Moabites, Ruth rejects the national idols