Irving Jensen's Survey of Bible (see his summary of Ruth online - page 392)
See Swindoll's summary chart of Ruth See Ruth Devotionals
Setting the Scene Geographically
Ruth 1:1+ "Bethlehem in Judah...sojourn in...Moab"
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RUTH: GOD PROVIDES |
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| Ruth 1 | Ruth 2 | Ruth 3 | Ruth 4 |
| Ruth's Choice | Ruth's Service | Ruth's Claim | Ruth's Marriage |
| Naomi and Ruth Mutual Grief |
Ruth and Naomi and Boaz Mutual Pursuit |
Boaz and Ruth Mutual Love |
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| Ruth's Decision: Return with Naomi |
Ruth's Devotion: Provide for Naomi |
Ruth's Request: Redemption by Boaz |
Ruth's Reward: Relative of Messiah |
| Ruth and Naomi |
Ruth and Boaz |
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| Death of Naomi's Family |
Ruth Cares for Naomi |
Boaz Cares for Ruth |
God Blesses with New Birth |
| Grief | Loneliness | Companionship | Rejoicing |
| Location: Plains of Moab |
Location: Fields of Bethlehem |
Location: Threshing floor of Bethlehem |
Location: Little town of Bethlehem |
| Time Lapsed: About 30 Years See Timeline |
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| Setting: Ru 1:1 Now it came about in the days when the judges governed Jdg 21:25+ In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did what was right in his own eyes. |
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Explanation - The following list includes not only commentaries but other Christian works by well known evangelical writers. Most of the resources below are newer works (written after 1970) which previously were available only for purchase in book form or in a Bible computer program. The resources are made freely available by archive.org but have several caveats - (1) they do not allow copy and paste, (2) they can only be checked out for one hour (but can be checked out immediately when your hour expires giving you time to read or take notes on a lengthy section) and (3) they require creating an account which allows you to check out the books free of charge. To set up an account click archive.org and then click the picture of the person in right upper corner and enter email and a password. That's all you have to do. Then you can read these more modern resources free of charge! I have read or used many of these resources but not all of them so ultimately you will need to be a Berean (Acts 17:11+) as you use them. I have also selected works that are conservative and Biblically sound. If you find one that you think does not meet those criteria please send an email at https://www.preceptaustin.org/
Put your life together : studies in the book of Ruth Warren W Wiersbe - This book was written in 1985 and is not identical to Wiersbe's 1993 volume on Ruth and Esther (see below - also available online).
Be Committed: Doing God's Will Whatever the Cost by Wiersbe, Warren W Wiersbe (1993) This vintage Wiersbe at his best. Outstanding! Filled with "pearls" for every preacher and teacher of God's Holy Word!
Be Committed: Doing God's Will Whatever the Cost by Wiersbe, Warren W (2008) 196 pages - another copy of the preceding book but newer copyright.
Wiersbe's Expository Outlines on the Old Testament by Warren W Wiersbe 113 ratings
"Even the most difficult Scriptures come alive as Warren Wiersbe leads you book-by-book through the Old Testament and helps you to see the "big picture" of God's revelation. In this unique volume, you will find: • Introductions and/or outlines for every Old Testament book • Practical expositions of strategic chapters • Special studies on key topics, relating the Old Testament to the New Testament • Easy-to-understand expositions that are practical, preachable, and teachable If you have used Dr. Wiersbe's popular BE series, you know how simple and practical his Bible studies are, with outlines that almost teach themselves. If not, you can now discover a wonderful new resource. This work is a unique commentary on every book of the Old Testament. It contains new material not to be found in the BE series.
With the Word Devotional Commentary - by Warren Wiersbe - 428 ratings - Brief but pithy and practical comments on every chapter.
Judges & Ruth: Tyndale Old Testament Commentary (or a PDF source TOTC Judges & Ruth) - Leon Morris wrote the commentary on Ruth (1968)
Arthur Cundall writes the commentary on Judges and Leon Morris writes the commentary on Ruth. These both get excellent reviews - see reviews by several users.
James Rosscup ranks this as the #4 Best "Detailed Exegetical" commentary on Ruth.
Here is a more generic review - "The Tyndale volumes have long been the premier shorter-length commentary series on both Testaments throughout the English-speaking world." (Craig Blomberg, Denver Seminary)
Ruth, the romance of Redemption by McGee, J. Vernon (1982) 208 pages - James Rosscup ranks this as the #2 best devotional commentary on Ruth.
Surely there is a future : a commentary on the book of Ruth by John Hamlin
James Rosscup ranks this as the #3 best expositional commentary on Ruth. He writes "One finds a concise summing up of each section in an engaging way, explaining the most vital points. Hamlin describes Ruth’s lying down with Boaz in terms that convey decency, and Boaz as a worthy man who would not take advantage (43). He patiently explains customs such as the shoe ceremony (Ruth 4), and its implications, and also kinship obligations via marriage."
Logos.com - In this excellent commentary E. John Hamlin approaches the book of Ruth as literature, as history, as part of the canon, and as truth-telling story.
Cyril Barber - Well outlined and giving evidence of thorough research, this popular commentary is designed to interpret the events of the conquest of the land from the perspective of the Hebrews. Though containing helpful interpretative ideas, the application of the text is almost exclusively in terms of sociological criteria.
The Book of Ruth New International Commentary on the Old Testament - Robert Hubbard - 344 pages (1988) See user reviews.
James Rosscup ranks this as the #4 best expositional commentary on Ruth. He writes "The Professor of Hebrew at Denver Theological Seminary holds that the book dates from Solomon’s era, to which the genealogy of Ruth 4 brings matters, and is a unity including Ru 4:18–22. In detail verse by verse Hubbard is thorough and knowledgeable, documents well, sizes up issues from several angles, is skilled as to customs, and is adept in literature relating to the book. He writes primarily for pastors and laypeople."
Themelios - "It is safe to say that this will remain, for some considerable time to come, one of the most useful and enlightening commentaries available on the lovely little book of Ruth."
Vox Reformata - "This commentary is a pleasure to work with. . . . Hubbard gives clarity to this beautiful portion of God's word, and by doing so strengthens the faith of the reader."
Anvil - "A masterly commentary that provides an immense amount of information but gives pride of place to the message of the book of Ruth. . . . Recommended wholeheartedly."
Religious Studies Review - "Readable, well produced, and richly indexed. . . . One of the choice Ruth commentaries for a good time to come." --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.
Judges, Ruth. Vol. 6: New American Commentary - by Daniel Block (1999) - Personally, this is not my favorite although it does get high rankings.
Cyril Barber says this is "An exceedingly valuable exegetical and theological exposition. Based on the NIV, though Block gives evidence of working from the Hebrew text. Readers will find this a learned, discerning discussion that readily explains the meaning and message of these twin books. Recommended. More reviews.
Rosscup - An evangelical contributes 586 pp. on Judges and 151 on Ruth. Introductory sections for both books survey the state of scholarly opinion and his belief in the integrity and reliability of the biblical books. Copious footnotes, often lengthy, reflect on others’ views, verifications of points in the books and also in other scripture, etc. Verse by verse work offers detail on grammar, word meaning, background, customs, and interpretive problems. Block holds that Jephthah sacrificed his daughter in death. On passages overall, this is a standout commentary, yet at times it states convictions without a specific answer to other leading views. One instance is in not commenting on the view that Ruth acted indecently with Boaz at night. Some accounts, as episodes of Samson, seem for the most part to be explained in reasonable detail. (Commentaries for Biblical Expositors: An annotated bibliography of selected works)
Graeme. Joshua, Judges, and Ruth. A Graeme Daily Study Bible. Philadelphia: Westminster Press, 1984.
Cyril Barber - Auld writes out of the conviction that these books are the Bible's prime witness to Israel's early history in Canaan. He expounds the text skillfully and incorporates important historical, linguistic, and archaeological information into his discussion.
The book of Ruth. A popular exposition Samuel Cox
Ruth, Esther - Shepherd's Notes by Robert Lintzenich - Interesting resource - if you are preaching or teaching Ruth, this resources is worth checking out!
Ruth & Esther : women of faith, bravery and hope by MacArthur, John (2000) 132 pages.
Our nearest kinsman : the message of redemption and revival in the book of Ruth by Hession, Roy Reviews 15 ratings
This short book is a study of the law of Redemption as first presented in Leviticus 25:23-25 and Deuteronomy 25:5-10. It lays out the desperate state of sinners who can do nothing to redeem themselves but find complete redemption in Jesus Christ, man's only Redeemer, Deliverer, and Savior. This study is foundation to an understanding of God's own Sacrifice to reconcile sinners to Himself and at the same time presents a picture of God's deep love that brings life to the dead, and makes all things new. What a blessing this little book is!
Ruth and Esther: Stories of God's grace - Woodrow Michael Kroll - See his devotionals below which are onsite.
Judges/Ruth - Arthur H Lewis Review Everyman's Bible Commentary Series
Faithful God : an exposition of the Book of Ruth by Sinclair B Ferguson - gets some very good reviews. Read some - 63 ratings
Joshua, Judges, Ruth by Goslinga, C. J
James Rosscup ranks this as the #4 Best "Expositional Commentary" on Ruth.
Cyril Barber - Brief, perceptive comments on each verse of these canonical books. Adheres to the standard evangelical interpretation of major critical issues. In applying the text to life, Goslinga follows a typological approach. As a commentary, this work serves as a handy guide to laypeople studying these books for the first time. Pastors and lay preachers may find the outlines helpful.
Wycliffe Bible Commentary - Ruth - Charles Pfeiffer - (1962). Can be borrowed for an hour. Less detailed than the KJV Bible Commentary.
The theology of the book of Ruth by Ronald M Hals
James Rosscup - Here is an exhaustive work, mediating, sometimes good and sometimes weak where he imagines things in passages beyond the evidence. Overall it has many helps. A thorough, insightful discussion of theological aspects, though some will feel that Hals sees more than there is in some details. The book is not a commentary but is frequently of great help to expositors.
Evangelical Commentary on the Bible - Ruth - by R K Harrison (9 pages); editor Walter Elwell (1989) 1239 pages. User reviews.
Discovering Christ in Ruth : the kinsman-redeemer by Fortner, Donald S
Evangelical Times Magazine - This book is a challenge to all in our generation who live by their feelings and not by faith in Christ. You cannot read it and remain the same. It is provocative and demands a response. This is strong medicine, but all who taste it will be made whole!
Choosing Victory, Overcoming Defeat : Joshua, Judges, and Ruth by Arthur, Kay - Very brief study guide. Ruth on page 102
KJV Bible Commentary - Ruth - Hindson, Edward E; Kroll, Woodrow Michael. Over 3000 pages of the entire OT/NT - no restriction on length of time one can use it. No copy and paste. Well done conservative commentary that interprets Scripture from a literal perspective (pre-millennial) See user reviews - it generally gets 4/5 stars from users.
New Bible Commentary - Ruth by Joyce Baldwin. (1994) See user reviews
The MacArthur Study Bible - John MacArthur. Notes are relatively brief but always Biblically based.
ESV Study Bible - Excellent resource but not always literal in eschatology and the nation of Israel 6,004 ratings
The David Jeremiah Study Bible - (2013) 2208 pages. 2,272 ratings Logos.com - "Drawing on more than 40 years of study, Dr. David Jeremiah has compiled a legacy resource that will make an eternal impact on generations to come. 8,000 study notes. Hundreds of enriching word studies"50+ Essentials of the Christian Faith" articles."
KJV Bible Commentary Judges - Hindson, Edward E; Kroll, Woodrow Michael. This is not a study Bible per se, but a one volume commentary with over 3000 pages of comments covering the entire OT/NT. There is no restriction on length of time one can use, but there is no copy and paste function. These are excellent conservative comments that interpret Scripture from a literal perspective. User reviews - it generally gets 4/5 stars from users. Recommended.
The King James Study Bible Second Edition (2013) (Thomas Nelson) contributing editors (only first is listed) include Wayne A. Brindle. There is no restriction on length of time one can use, but there is no copy and paste function.
Zondervan NIV Study Bible - (2011) 2570 pages - Use this one if available as it has more notes than edition below.
NIV Study Bible by Barker, Kenneth L; Burdick, Donald W (1995) 2250 pages. This is the first edition. This resource has been fully revised in 2020.
NKJV Study Bible: New King James Version Study Bible (formerly "The Nelson Study Bible - NKJV") by Radmacher, Earl D; Allen, Ronald Barclay; House, H. Wayne (1997, 2007); 917 ratings Very helpful notes. Conservative. There is no restriction on length of time one can use, but there is no copy and paste function.
Believer's Bible Commentary - OT and NT - MacDonald, William (1995) 2480 pages. Conservative. Literal. Often has very insightful comments. John MacArthur, says "Concise yet comprehensive - the most complete single-volume commentary I have seen." Warren Wiersbe adds "For the student who is serious about seeing Christ in the Word."
Rosscup - This work, originally issued in 1983, is conservative and premillennial, written to help teachers, preachers and people in every walk of life with different views, explanation and application. The 2-column format runs verse by verse for the most part, usually in a helpfully knowledgeable manner, and there are several special sections such as “Prayer” in Acts and “Legalism” in Galatians. The premillennial view is evident on Acts 1:6, 3:20, Romans 11:26, Galatians 6:16, Revelation 20, etc.
HCSB Study Bible : Holman Christian Standard Bible - General Editor Jeremy Royal Howard (2010) 2360 pages. Conservative. Good notes. Include Holmans excellent maps. One hour limit
Life Application Study Bible: Old Testament and New Testament: New Living Translation. Has some very helpful notes especially with application of texts. 4,445 ratings
The Experiencing God Study Bible: the Bible for knowing and doing the will of God - Blackaby, Henry (1996) 1968 pages - CHECK THIS ONE! Each chapter begins with several questions under the title "PREPARE TO MEET GOD." Then you will interesting symbols before many of the passages. The chapter ends with a "DID YOU NOTICE?" question. This might make a "dry chapter" jump off the page! Read some of the 48 ratings
The Ryrie Study Bible - Charles Ryrie (1978) 2142 pages. Conservative. 216 ratings
The Jewish Study Bible - Only OT - Interesting Jewish perspective.
J.Sidlow Baxter: Explore The Book - Judges to Esther
NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible - Page - 449 - interesting insights on Ruth
VERSE BY VERSE COMMENTS ON SITE - Bruce Hurt,MD
RUTH 2
RUTH 3
RUTH 4
MARK ADAMS
- Ruth Kinsman Redeemer - Lesson 1 of the inductive Bible Study
- Kinsman Redeemer, Part 1 (from lectures on the Revelation)
- Kinsman Redeemer, Part 2 (from lectures on the Revelation)
- See Multiple Ruth Resources
BRETT W AVANTS
HERMAN BAAR
EVAN BALTZ
- Ruth 1 There’s Bread in Bethlehem!
BRIAN BILL - excellent resources if you are going to preach or teach through Ruth
- Ruth 1:1-5 The Distress and the Removal
- Ruth 1:6-18 The Decision to Return
- Ruth 1:19-21 The Damage and the Reception
HORATIUS BONAR
WILLIAM BRADEN
CAMBRIDGE BIBLE FOR SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
IAIN CAMPBELL - sermons
- Introduction to the Book of Ruth
- Ruth 1:1 The Story
- Ruth 1:1 The Setting
- Ruth 1:1 The Mistake
- Ruth 1:14 The Test
- Ruth 1:14-18 The Choice
- Ruth 1:19-2:1 The Arrival
- Ruth 1:1-22 An Example Of A Steadfast Life
- Ruth 1:1-7 Three Tombstones In A Washpot
- Ruth 1:6-18 Three Widows In A Washpot
- Ruth 1:19-22 Coming Home The Hard Way
PAULUS CASSEL
SAMUEL COX EXPOSITION
Cyril Barber - The devotional Nature of this commentary does not detract from its expository value. While popular in style, it exhibits remarkable understanding of human nature, and provides its readers with a work of real merit.
I. THE SOJOURN IN MOAB - Ruth 1:1-5
II. THE RETURN TO BETHLEHEM - Ruth 1:6-22
III. IN THE HARVEST FIELD - Ruth 2:1-23
IV. IN THE THRESHING-FLOOR - Ruth 3:1-18
V. IN THE GATE - Ruth 4:1-22
APPENDICES
A.—ON CHRIST AS THE MENUCHAH OF THE WORLD
B.—ON CHRIST AS THE TRUE GOEL OF MEN
W A CRISWELL
- Ruth 1-4 The Romance of Ruth
- Ruth 1-4 The Story of Ruth
- Ruth 1-4 The Spiritual Meaning of Ruth
- Ruth 1-4 Romans of Ruth
- Ruth 1 - The Guiding Grace of God
- Ruth 1 - Facing Homeward
DICTIONARY ARTICLES ON THE GOEL
- Goel - Definition
- Avenger of Blood - Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible
- Kin - Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible
- Goel - Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
- Easton's Bible Dictionary Goel
- Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible Goel
- Watson's Theological Dictionary Goel
- International Standard Bible Encyclopedia Goel
- McClintock and Strong's Bible Encyclopedia Goel
DICTIONARY ARTICLES RELATED TO RUTH
- Thompson Chain Reference Ruth
- American Tract Society Ruth
- Bridgeway Bible Dictionary Ruth
- Chabad Knowledge Base Ruth
- Easton's Bible Dictionary Ruth the Book of Ruth
- Fausset Bible Dictionary Ruth
- Holman Bible Dictionary Ruth
- Hitchcock Bible Names Ruth
- Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible Ruth (Book of) Ruth
- Hastings' Dictionary of the NT Ruth
- Hawker's Poor Man's Dictionary Ruth
- People's Dictionary of the Bible Ruth Ruth (2)
- Smith Bible Dictionary Ruth
- Whyte's Bible Characters Ruth
- Watson's Theological Dictionary Ruth
- 1911 Encyclopedia Britannica Book of Ruth
- International Standard Bible Encyclopedia Ruth
- Kitto Biblical Cyclopedia Ruth
- McClintock and Strong's Bible Encyclopedia Ruth
- The Jewish Encyclopedia Ruth Rabbah
RONALD ECKER
JONATHAN EDWARDS
- Discovering Christ In Ruth - 132 page book in Pdf
- Ruth - Thru the Bible Series
- Ruth 1:1 Seven Lessons From the Book of Ruth
- Ruth 1:1-5 A Very Costly Move
- Ruth 1:6 Good News Heard In Moab
- Ruth 1:6-18 Three Women
- Ruth 1:14 Ruth's Choice
- Ruth 1:16-18 The Resolute Consecration of True Faith
- Ruth 1:19-22 Change And Decay In All Around I See
- Ruth 1:22 The Beginning of Barley Harvest
FOUNDERS MINISTRY
- Ruth All Out Commitment
- Ruth - Expressing God’s Lovingkindness
- Ruth - Living Out God’s Faithfulness
- Ruth Gracious Caring - Ruth 1:15-17; 2:2-7, 10-12; 4:13-17.
- Ruth - He Works All Things after the Counsel of His Own Will
- Ruth - "And I Will Betroth You to Me Forever" (Hosea 2:19)
GOSPEL COALITION
UNABRIDGED VERSION
LELAND JOHNSON
JOURNAL ARTICLES
- Goel - The Go’el in Ancient Israel: Theological Reflections on an Israelite Institution
- Theological Reflections On Naomi’s Shrewdness - R L Hubbard
- The Genealogy Of Christ - George M. Clelland
- An Adjusted Symmetrical Structuring Of Ruth - A Boyd Luter
- The Book of Ruth and Hope in Hard Times - Timothy Paul Erdel
- Literary Structure in the Book of Ruth - Reg Grant - this is an interesting resource that includes outlines, charts, etc on the book of Ruth. You might want to check it out.
- Naomi in the Book of Ruth in Light of the Mosaic Covenant - Charles Baylis
- Living A New Life: Old Testament Teaching About Conversion - William D. Barrick
- The Purpose Of The Book Of Ruth - Louis B. Wolfenson
- The Chiastic Structure of Ruth 2 - A Boyd Luter and Richard Rigsby
- An Adjusted Symmetrical Structuring of Ruth - A Boyd Luter and Richard Rigsby
- Ruth “Quoque” —A Coquette? (Ruth 4:5) - Murray D. Gow
- New Life Amid the Alien Corn: The Book of Ruth - Michael E. W. Thompson
- The Goel in Ruth 4:14, 15 - Julius A Bewer
- Recognition, Rewards, and Renewal in the Book of Ruth - Funmi Para-Mallam
- Literary Structure and Theology in the Book of Ruth - Leif Hongisto
- Ruth 1 Devotionals (see titles below)
- Ruth 1:14 Super-glued
- Ruth 1:15 Follow Me
- Ruth 1:16-17 Important Choices
DONALD LEGGETT
- Ruth Introduction - Mp3's; Ruth 1:1 Commentary; Ru 1:2-7 Commentary
- Ruth 1 Commentary
- Ruth, the romance of Redemption by McGee, J. Vernon (1982) 208 pages - James Rosscup ranks this as the #2 best devotional commentary on Ruth. Sign in to borrow
- Ruth - Introduction - Title, Theme, Interpretative Challenges, Outline
- The Kinsman Redeemer
- Ruth: Ordained Romance
ALEXANDER MACLAREN
JOHN MACDUFF
BRYN MACPHAIL
- Kept By The Power Of God (gleanings from the life of Ruth)
- The Clouds Ye So Much Dread (Ruth 1)
- Ruth 1:2 Ephrathites. Ephrata (meaning "fruitful") was the same town as Bethlehem (Genesis 35:19; Micah 5:2). In a spiritual analogy, one could note that the Messiah's home was both the house of bread and the field of the fruit of the vine, as the Messiah would become both "the bread of life" in His broken body and "the true vine" in his redeeming blood (John 6:48; 15:1). Bethlehem-Ephrata was thus an appropriate "place for the Lord, an habitation for the mighty God of Jacob. Lo, we heard of it at Ephrata; we found it in the fields of the wood" (Psalm 132:5, 6).
- Moab. The country of Moab was the place of the Moabites, who were descendants of Lot, and such enemies of Israel that they had been banned from the "congregation of the Lord" (Deuteronomy 23:3). Yet, as a measure of God's grace, upon repentance and faith in the true God, Ruth the Moabitess not only found a place in the congregation of the Lord, but a place in His genealogy (Matthew 1:5).
- Ruth 1:4 of the other Ruth
- Ruth 1:8 deal kindly
- Ruth 1:16 - thy God my God. Naomi was such a faithful witness and godly mother-in-law that both Moabite daughters-in-law, Orpah and Ruth, loved her dearly even after their husbands were dead. However, when Orpah had to choose, she returned to her pagan nature-gods (centered in Chemosh, "the subduer"). Ruth, evidenced true conversion to the God of creation, not only by taking God as her own Savior but by going with the people of God and entering the family of God's people.
JAMES NISBET CHURCH PULPIT COMMENTARY
OUR DAILY BREAD Devotional Illustrations on Ruth
- See also on-site posts of Our Daily Bread on Ruth
- Ruth 1 Always For Us
- Ruth 1:3-5 Dig It Up
- Ruth 1:14
- Ruth 1:16-17 - Poisoned Well
- Ruth 1:1-13 Always For Us
- Ruth 1:16 Committed To Serve
- Ruth 1:16 Sharing More Than Stuff
- Ruth 1:16 Determination
- Ruth 1:15-22 Managing The Mess
- Ruth 1:16 Johnstown Flood
- Ruth 1:16-17 Poisoned Well
- Ruth 1:16 Choices
- Ruth 1:1-18 Ruth's Election
- Ruth 1 - Selected Note on Famine in the Land
- Ruth 1 The Character of Naomi
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PATH LIGHT STUDY OF RUTH
- Ruth 1: The Return of Naomi Study Guide | Leader's Notes
- Ruth & Shavuot: Interpretation from a Jewish Perspective Study Guide | Leader's Notes
- The Redeemer: Interpretation from Christian Perspective Study Guide | Leader's Notes
- Naomi and Ruth: Interpretation from Messianic Perspective Study Guide | Leader's Notes
ARTHUR PEAKE Commentary on Ruth
PETER PETT Commentary on Ruth
PLYMOUTH BRETHREN
Scroll Down the preceding link for homilies below
- Ruth 1:1 The Famine and Exile
- Ruth 1:1 The Beginning of Sorrows
- Ruth 1:1 The Departure from Home
- Ruth 1:1 Family Changes
- Ruth 1:2 Man Proposing, God Disposing
- Ruth 1:2 The Sojourn in Moab
- Ruth 1:3 The First Breach in the Family Circle
- Ruth 1:3 And She Was Left with her two sons
- Ruth 1:4 Marriage in Moab
- Ruth 1:5 The Second Great Bereavement
- Ruth 1:6 The Awakening in Moab
- Ruth 1:7 The Homeward Pilgrimage
- Ruth 1:8 The First Trial of Affection
- Ruth 1:8-9 A Benediction and a Valediction
- Ruth 1:9 And they lifted up their voices and wept
- Ruth 1:10 The Promising Commencement
- Ruth 1:11-13 The Second Trial of Affection
- Ruth 1:8-9 A Benediction and a Valediction
- Ruth 1:9 And they lifted up their voices and wept
- Ruth 1:10 The Promising Commencement
- Ruth 1:13 Resignation in Suffering
- Ruth 1:14 The Crisis and the Contrast Once Again
- Ruth 1:14 The Failure of a Merely Earthly Affection
- Ruth 1:14 Orpah or the Mere Professor
- Ruth 1:14 The Constancy of a Divinely Kindled Love
- Ruth 1:15 The Third and Last Trial of Affection
- Ruth 1:16-17 Sacred Moments and Solemn Vows
- Ruth 1:16-17 The Choice of Youth
- Ruth 1:19 Steadfast-Mindedness
- Ruth 1:19 Companionship in Progress
- Ruth 1:19 A City in Astonishment
- Ruth 1:20 Spiritual Despondency and Depression
- Ruth 1:21 Painful Remembrances
- Ruth 1:22 The Wanderer Home Again
PRECEPTAUSTIN
- Goel - Our Kinsman Redeemer - In Shadow (Type) & Substance
- Blood Avenger - Avenges Man's "Murder", Reclaims Title Deed of Earth
- Providence - Study of the Doctrine of Divine Providence
PRECEPT MINISTRIES
AUBREY C PRICE
- Ruth 1 Commentary
- Ruth 1:1-5 The Emigrants and their Trials
- Ruth 1 On the Book of Ruth
- Ruth 1:1 In the Days When the Judges Ruled
- Ruth 1:1 There Was a Famine in the Land
- Ruth 1:1-2 A Family of Bethlehem
- Ruth 1:1-2 Famine and Impoverishment
- Ruth 1:1-2 Emigration
- Ruth 1:3 Widowhood
- Ruth 1:4 Marriage
- Ruth 1:4-5 A Foreign Land
- Ruth 1:5 Double Desolation
- Ruth 1:6-14 Longing for the Old Home
- Ruth 1:6-7 Home Returning
- Ruth 1:8 Benedictions
- Ruth 1:8 As You Have Dealt With the Dead and Me
- Ruth 1:8 Kindness
- Ruth 1:15-22 Devoted Attachment
- Ruth 1:16-18 Constancy
- Ruth 1:16-17 Entreat Me Not to Leave Thee
- Ruth 1:18 Moral Steadfastness
- Ruth 1:19 So They Went Till They Came to Bethlehem
- Ruth 1:19 Never Seemed There a Sadder Contrast
- Ruth 1:19-21 Heart Wounds Reopened
- Ruth 1:21 I Went Out Full
- Ruth 1:22, 2:1-3 Naomi's History...
ROBERT RAYBURN Sermons
RBC BOOKLETS
- Ruth & Hannah: Learning To Walk By Faith - booklet
- Life After Loss - Grieving With Hope
- When Disappointment Deceives
- When Hope Is Lost: Dealing With Depression
REFORMATION STUDY BIBLE
- Ruth 1:1–5
- Ruth 1:1
- Ruth 1:2
- Ruth 1:4
- Ruth 1:5
- Ruth 1:6–7
- Ruth 1:6
- Ruth 1:9–10
- Ruth 1:11
- Ruth 1:15
- Ruth 1:19–21
- Ruth 1:22
SAMUEL RIDOUT
CHARLES J. ROLLS
RUTH DEVOTIONALS - VARIOUS SOURCES - 100's of devotionals - Our Daily Bread, Today in the Word, etc
RAYMOND SAXE - RUTH SERMONS
- Introduction to Ruth (pdf)
- Introduction to Boaz (pdf)
- Ruth 1:1-5 (pdf)
- Ruth 1:19-22 (pdf)
SERMON BIBLE COMMENTARY
SERMON CENTRAL - Illustrations and Sermons (most have transcripts)
JAMES SMITH, 1856
- Ruth 1:16-17 The Power of Affection
- Handfuls of Purpose - Ruth the Decided Pilgrim
SONGS RELATED TO RUTH and RUTH'S REDEEMER
- My Redeemer Lives - Nicole C Smith - WATCH THIS GOD GLORIFYING VIDEO - YOU WILL WILL WANT TO WORSHIP OUR GREAT REDEEMER WHO IS ALIVE! If you can keep a dry eye at the 3 minute mark I will be amazed - and you'll love the end of the story! Hallelujah!
- My Redeemer is Faithful and True - Steven Curtis Chapman
- There Is A Redeemer - Keith Green
- I Will Sing of My Redeemer - Fernando Ortega
- Hear me calling, Great Redeemer - Fernando Ortega
- Come, Oh Redeemer, Come - Fernando Ortega
- O Lord, My Rock and My Redeemer
R C SPROUL DEVOTIONALS RUTH
- Ruth 1 Exposition
- Ruth 1:16: Deciding for God
- Ruth 1:16 Sermon Notes
- Ruth 1:14: Cleaving with a Whole Heart - devotional
I STEELE
- Ruth - The Romance of Redemption
- Ruth 1:1-18. The Exodus of Naomi: A Study in Leaving and Cleaving.
- Ruth 1:19-22. Bitterness and the Dawn of Restoration.
J B STONEY
RICHARD L. STRAUSS
CHUCK SWINDOLL
WILLIAM TAYLOR (1891)
- Ruth 1: Introduction
- Ruth 1: Doctrine of Chastening
- Ruth 1: Ruth Returning
- The Kinsman Redeemer - Part I
- The Kinsman Redeemer - Part II
- The Kinsman Redeemer - Part III
- The Ability to Redeem - Part I
- The Ability to Redeem - Part II
- Prophecy in Type
- Elimelech in Moab - Israel in the World
- Elimelech's Family Tribulation
- God's Program for This Age
THIRD MILLENNIUM STUDY NOTES BOOK OF RUTH
- Structural Outline
- References and Related Resources
- Naomi's Bitterness and Emptiness - Ruth 1:1-22
- Naomi in Moab - Ruth 1:1-5
- Naomi and Daughters-in-law Set Out - Ruth 1:6-7
- Daughters-in-law Make Choices - Ruth 1:8-18
- Naomi and Ruth Travel Toward Bethlehem - Judge 1:19
- Naomi With Ruth in Bethlehem - Judges 1:19-22
DEREK THOMAS Sermons
- Ruth 1:1-15 Blind unbelief is sure to err
- Ruth 1:16-18 The great commitment of Ruth
- Ruth 1:19-2:3 New problems bring new grace
ANDREW THOMSON
- Ruth 1-2 Devotionals;
- Ruth 1:1-22;
- Ruth 1:1-18; 2:1-9; 3:1-11; 4:1-12
- Ruth 1:15-22;
- Ruth 1:1-18; 2:1-9;
- Ruth 1:1-22;
- Ru 1:1-22;
- Ru 1:1-2:23
WILLARD WINTER - about 50 pages
- Commentary on Joshua, Judges, Ruth - scroll down to p 593 for Ruth
- Ruth 1:1-4: A Light Shining in a Dark Place
- Ruth 1:1-22: A Tale of Two Widows
- Ruth 1:1-22 All is (not) Lost
- Ruth 1:1-22 The Lord's Hand is Against Me
- Ruth 1:1-2:23 The Greatness of Gratitude
- Ruth 1:1-22, Ruth 2:1-17 Fellow Heirs of the Life