[:en]According to their customs, it was expected of a near kinsman to buy the property of the dead man and acquire the dead man’s widow in order to maintain the name of the dead with his property (v. 5). The nearest kinsman relinquish his right to Boaz, so Boaz became the kinsman-redeemer by marrying Ruth. … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Ruth 4[:]
Author: Josephine Yu
[:en]Thoughts from Ruth 3[:]
[:en]Naomi wanted to find home for Ruth so that she can be well provided. She gave instruction on how to approach Boaz which she obediently followed. Ruth and Boaz met at the threshing floor. Ruth told him that he is a kinsman-redeemer. Boaz gave her six measure of barley to be brought to her mother-in-law… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Ruth 3[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Ruth 2[:]
[:en]Naomi told Ruth to glean at the field during the harvest. She met Boaz, who was from the clan of Elimelech , the owner of the field. When Naomi learned about it, she said: “That man is our relative. He is one of our kinsman-redeemer”.[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (4/08/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: Romans 6:1-11 Biblical Truth: Paul defended his gospel as the power of God for salvation to all people by faith alone. (Rom. 1:11). There is no need to embrace the Law as a way of life marked by circumcision and dietary regulations in order to belong to Go’s people. The new converts had… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (4/08/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Ruth 1[:]
[:en]When there was a famine in the land of Israel, Elimeleh and his wife Naomi left Judah to live in the enemy country of Moab. During their stay, their sons married Moabite women. But the sons and father died. Naomi urged here daughters-in-law to go back to their mother’s home. But Ruth refused and decided… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Ruth 1[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (4/08/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: Psalms 108 Biblical Truth: The psalmist never forgot to to praise God for His help over all the victories against their enemies. Even in the midst of their fight against their enemies, David said: “My heart is steadfast O God, I will sing and make music with all my soul” (v. 1). … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (4/08/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (4/08/17)[:]
[:en]God has given us the sense of smell to enjoy the many fragrance of life. We can enjoy the different scents of flowers and the savory aromas of delicious food. Paul was especially thankful to the Philippians for their love and gifts that he received from them. “They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (4/08/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Judges 21[:]
[:en]In order to keep the tribe of Benjamin alive, the leaders of Israel thought of a way to enable the men of Benjamin to take their wives. So they returned to their inheritance and rebuilt the farms and settled there.[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Judges 20[:]
[:en]When the leaders of the tribe of Israel knew about the things that had happened in Gibeah, the demanded the Benjamites to surrender those wicked men and purge evil. But they refused and instead came together to fight against the Israelites. So all the Israelites bonded together and defeated the Benjamiites. *The church today need… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Judges 20[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Judges 19[:]
[:en]That young Levite was a very bad example of a spiritual leader. Aside from having a concubine, he was a man fond of eating, drinking and enjoying life. When he and his concubine set for home and stopped at the city square near Gibeah, a man welcomed them to his house. But some wicked men… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Judges 19[:]