Have any questions for us? Or ideas for the next episode? Send us a text! Click this link! A famine forces a family to leave Bethlehem, a widow renames herself, and a Moabite chooses loyalty over comfort—then the harvest begins. We walk through Ruth’s four short chapters to uncover a sweeping portrait of redemption that reaches from ordinary fields to a royal genealogy. Along the way, we unpack why the book is set during the chaotic era of the Judges, how Naomi’s loss frames the story’s hope, and why Ruth’s pledge to Yahweh signals that God’s promise was always meant to welcome outsiders.We explore Ruth’s courage to glean as a vulnerable foreigner and Boaz’s blend of justice and compassion that protects her dignity. The threshing floor scene becomes an act of bold humility, not scandal, as Ruth appeals for covering and Boaz answers with integrity. When the nearer kinsman refuses the cost of redemption, Boaz steps forward publicly, embracing responsibility that restores Naomi’s line. This is redemption you can see: legal faithfulness, sacrificial love, and patient trust that refuses shortcuts.We also connect crucial dots: Boaz’s empathy shaped by Rahab, Ruth’s inclusion in Israel’s story, and the line that runs from Ruth and Boaz to David and ultimately to Jesus. The takeaway is deeply practical. Real discipleship looks like loyal love, courage in the face of loss, and obedience that carries a cost. Listen for insights you can live: honoring the vulnerable, trusting God’s timing, and choosing faithfulness that outlasts feelings. If this conversation encouraged you, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review so others can discover Practical Discipleship.Support the showFor questions or concerns, email us at [email protected] Podcast network- for more Christian content go to hfw.network

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