July 23 Readings

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July 23 Ruth 1-2; Jeremiah 28; Psalm 88.1-5; Acts 24

July 24 Ruth 3-4; Jeremiah 29; Psalm 88.6-10; Acts 25

July 25 1 Samuel 1; Jeremiah 30; Psalm 88.11-18; Acts 26

July 26 1 Samuel 2; Jeremiah 31; Psalm 89.1-4; Acts 27.1-26

July 27 1 Samuel 3; Jeremiah 32; Psalm 89.5-10; Acts 27.27-44

July 28 1 Samuel 4-5; Jeremiah 33; Psalm 89.11-18; Acts 28

July 29 1 Samuel 6; Jeremiah 34; Psalm 89.19-29; Romans 1

July 30 1 Samuel 7; Jeremiah 35; Psalm 89.20-37; Romans 2

July 31 1 Samuel 8; Jeremiah 36; Psalm 89.38-45; Romans 3


or go through Law and History in One YearToday's reading from Ruth 1-2

King James Version with Web Encyclopedia Links: Ruth 1; Ruth 2

Ruth 1 There was a famine in the land and Naomi and Elimelech moved to Moab with their two sons. The sons married Moabite women, Orpah and Ruth. Elimelech died, and the sons died some ten years later. Naomi lost her family except for her daughters-in-law, Orpah and Ruth. In verse 6-14, Naomi heard that there was food in Judah, so she decided to go back. She bade farewell to Orpah and Ruth. Ruth expresses a bond with Naomi and her God which is the key verse of the Book. '...your people will be my people and your God, my God.' Ruth could have stayed in Moab with Oprah but she was willing to go in faith and go with Naomi. What about us? Are we willing to step out in faith and identify ourselves with God and His people through good times and bad times? The two women returned to Bethlehem (v. 19-22).Bethlehem

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In Ruth 2, Naomi had a relative on her husband's side, whose name was Boaz. We have to remember that Ruth was a Moabitess. The Moabites were enemies of Israel. Harvesting barley was done when Ruth and Naomi showed up. Gleaning was allowed under the law (Leviticus 19.9; 23.22). This was where the corners of the field were not be reaped and any sheaves that were accidentally left behind was not gathered. They were left for the poor to pick up for food. Boaz was kind to Ruth and gave her as much grain as she needed. Boaz had heard about the bond Ruth made with Naomi and God. Ruth told Naomi about Boaz.




Ruth 1, with Commentaries, verse by verse
Ruth 2, with Commentaries, verse by verse

Other Links
OT Gateway to Ruth
Malik-The Book of Ruth
Malik-An Argument for Ruth
The Story of Ruth and Boaz
Deffinbaugh on Ruth

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Links to Commentaries and other References - Old Testament

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How to Become a Christian

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