by Erika VanHaitsma | May 17, 2021 | Podcast, Ruth
Erika shares her take away lessons from the book of Ruth. Boaz was the go’el – the kinsman redeemer and he desired to restore what rightfully belonged to the owner. What does that teach us? How did he do that? What did he restore? Who showed chesed...
by Erika VanHaitsma | May 10, 2021 | Podcast, Ruth
In this last chapter of Ruth, Erika shows how Boaz ties up the loose ends. He has a dilemma before him of how to make it acceptable to marry Ruth. How does Boaz do that? What ties does he make that gives the community the excuse they need to accept this marriage,...
by Erika VanHaitsma | May 3, 2021 | Podcast, Ruth
What does Genesis 38 have to do with the story of Ruth? Who has a connection to Judah and Tamar in our story today? What exactly was Naomi asking Ruth to do and what were the potential ramifications? Who is showing chesed in this chapter? Erika...
by Erika VanHaitsma | Apr 26, 2021 | Podcast, Ruth
When we left off, Naomi and Ruth were alone in Bethlehem. Naomi had a new burden placed on her and she was letting everyone know about her bitterness. As chapter 2 starts off, Ruth puts her promise into action. She goes out to the fields in order to provide for...
by Erika VanHaitsma | Apr 19, 2021 | Podcast, Ruth
Erika unpacks chapter one of the book of Ruth in this episode. She introduces the characters and their dilemma that sets up this story. One major theme in the book is the Hebrew word “chesed.” Veronica and Erika quickly explain this word,...
by Erika VanHaitsma | Apr 12, 2021 | Podcast, Ruth
In this episode Erika provides the background info we need to study the book of Ruth. She talks about the common lens people often use when studying Ruth and then shares the lens we want to use as we study this book. She also lays out the time period of...
