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"
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. |
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 - 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.
VERSE BY VERSE COMMENTS ON SITE - Bruce Hurt,MD
RUTH 2
RUTH 3
RUTH 4
PAUL APPLE
BRETT W AVANTS
ALISTAIR BEGG
BRIAN BILL - excellent resources if you are going to preach or teach through Ruth
- Ruth - Ruth's Romance of Redemption
- Ruth on the Road to Redemption
- Boaz the Buyer and the Bridegroom
IAIN CAMPBELL - sermons
- Ruth 2:1-3 Searching For Grace
- Ruth 2:4-17 In The Field Of Grace
- Ruth 2:17-21 Good News From The Field Of Grace
- Ruth 2:21-23 Abiding In The Field Of Grace
PAULUS CASSEL
DONALD CANTRELL - sermons
GORDON CHURCHYARD
WILLIAM COWPER — (bio by john piper)
- Hauntingly beautiful Pictures w/ lyrics & guitar vocal-watch it in full screen
- Lyrics w/ pictures & piano
- Beautiful vocal by Lori Sealy-A MUST listen! Close your eyes. Ponder, even pray Cowper's profound lyrics!
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 2:1 name was Boaz
- Ruth 2:3 gleaned. The custom of gleaning (collecting what had been missed by the officially employed reapers) was a divinely ordained provision for the poor of the land (see Leviticus 19:9, 10; Deuteronomy 24:19).
- hap. To outward appearances, Ruth just "happened" to glean in the field of Boaz, but the entire context makes it clear that this was God's providential leading. God is altogether sovereign; He is not a God of chance. A faithful believer, seeking honestly to know and do the will of God, especially in relation to His already revealed will in Scripture, can be confident that the circumstances around him are not dictated by the laws of probability but by the will and purpose of God (Romans 8:28).
- Boaz. Boaz was considered a relative of Elimelech, the father of Ruth's first husband. This suggests that Boaz was old enough to be Ruth's father (see also Ruth 3:10). Both, however, were more concerned with having a God-honoring marriage than one based on physical considerations, so age was secondary.
- Ruth 2:16 handfuls of purpose. The same Hebrew word, basically meaning "take a spoil," is used twice in this verse, once translated "let fall" and once as "of purpose." The word for "handfuls," used only this once in the Bible, evidently refers to a hand's grip. Boaz is saying in effect to his servants, "Grab from the bundles of sheaves as though you were taking a spoil for her, from the bundles of sheaves, but then leave them as a spoil for her." Ruth was not to know that this was Boaz' gift to her, so she could assume she was gleaning it all on her own.
- she may glean them. Ruth, in gleaning the sheaves deliberately left by Boaz, becomes a type of the believer gleaning food for the soul in the fruitful field of Scripture. Our heavenly "Boaz" has paid the price to take the spoil for us. As we kneel down to glean each morsel, we "rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth great spoil" (Psalm 119:162).
- Ruth 2:17 ephah. Compare Exodus 16:16, 36. An ephah was ten omers, and an omer of manna was adequate for the daily needs of one man. Boaz' generosity is measured by the fact that the "handfuls of purpose" he had left for Ruth were ten times her daily need.
DICTIONARY
- 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
DISCOVERY PUBLISHERS
- Ruth & Hannah: Learning To Walk By Faith - booklet
- Life After Loss - Grieving With Hope
- When Disappointment Deceives
- When Hope Is Lost: Dealing With Depression
CHARLES ELLICOTT
EXPOSITOR'S BIBLE
EXPOSITOR'S DICTIONARY OF TEXTS
- Ruth 2:1-12 Seek And Ye Shall Find
- Ruth 2:4-9 The Congregation of The Lord
- Ruth 2:15-16 Handfuls of Purpose
- Ruth 2:12 Ruth's Reward
- Ruth 2:14 Mealtime With Boaz
- Ruth 2:15-16 Handfuls of Purpose
- Ruth 2:20 One That Has Right to Redeem
FOUNDERS
- 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)
- Ruth 2:3 Gleaning
- Ruth 2:6 Mutual Salutations
- Ruth 2:14 Vinegar-Parched Corn
- Ruth 2:17 Rude Threshing
THOMAS FULLER (1865)
A C GAEBELEIN
JOHN GILL
L M GRANT
JAMES GRAY
BRUCE GOETTSCHE
GOSPEL COALITION
- What can we learn from the life of Ruth?
- Why was Ruth so loyal to Naomi?
- Book of Ruth - Bible Survey
- Why did Ruth and Orpah make different decisions?
- What is the story of Ruth and Boaz?
- Why did the first kinsman redeemer refuse to marry Ruth?
- Who was Naomi in the Bible?
- Questions about Ruth
- What did it mean to spread the corner of your garment over someone?
- What is a kinsman redeemer?
- What is a levirate marriage?
- Who was Jesse in the Bible?
- Who/what is Marah in the Bible?
- Who was Obed in the Bible?
- What does the Bible say about luck?
- Does the Bible say anything about grandparents?
- Who were the Moabites?
- What is the significance of a city gate in the Bible?
- What is the relevance of the genealogies in the Bible?
SCOTT GRANT
ROBERT HAWKER
MATTHEW HENRY
SUSIE HAWKINS Study on Ruth Primarily Audio
- Ruth 2:1-9 The Harvest Field
- Ruth 2:3, 1:22 The Gleaner
- Ruth 2:3 Her Hap
- Ruth 2:4 Salutations
- Ruth 2:4 The Lord be with You
- Ruth 2:5-14 Filial Piety and Fidelity Recognized and Recompensed
- Ruth 2:7 I Pray Thee Let Me Glean
- Ruth 2:10 I Am a Stranger
- Ruth 2:10-17 The Harvest Field Again
- Ruth 2:12-13 The Lord Recompense Thy Work...
- Ruth 2:15-17 Liberality to the Poor
- Ruth 2:18-23 Home From the Harvest Field
- Ruth 2:20 Kindred and Kindness
- Ruth 2:20 Who Hath Not Left His Kindness
JODI HOOPER
SELWYN HUGHES - devotional
ALFRED HUNT Ruth the Moabitess
- Ruth 2:1-17 The Harvest Field
- Ruth 2:1-17 Hints for lessons
- Ruth 2:18-23 At Home
- Ruth 2:18-23 Hints for lessons
JOHN ANGELL JAMES
JAMIESON, FAUSSET AND BROWN
UNABRIDGED VERSION
S LEWIS 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
CHARLES KINGSLEY
DAVID LEGGE Sermons
- Ruth 1:7-2:3: Return To Bethlehem
- Ruth 2-3: At His Feet
- The Romance of Redemption and Revival in Ruth - 46 page book
DONALD LEGGETT
- Ruth - Introduction - Title, Theme, Interpretative Challenges, Outline
- The Kinsman Redeemer
- Ruth: Ordained Romance
JOHN MACGOWAN
ALEXANDER MACLAREN
DAVID MALICK
- Ruth 2 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
MAY FIELD MCKEAN
BRYN MACPHAIL
- Kept By The Power Of God (gleanings from the life of Ruth)
J R MILLER
HENRY MORRIS
NET BIBLE
JAMES NISBET CHURCH PULPIT COMMENTARY
- Ruth 2:1-11 Why Me?
- Ruth 2:1 Gleaning the Fields
- Ruth 2:1-12 A Mere Happening?
- Ruth 2:1-12 Safety Zone
- Ruth 2:1-13a Do We Truly Care?
- Ruth 2:7 Batter in the Bowl
- Ruth 2:10 Random Acts of Kindness
- Ruth 2:11-23 Unexpected Blessing
- Ruth 2:12 Two Sides of Work
- Ruth 2:13-20 Take Notice
- Ruth 2:14-20 The Giving Kind
- Ruth 2:20 Second Chances
- Ruth 2:20 The Giving Kind
- Ruth 2:20 Surprised by God
- Ruth 2: Ruth Finds Favor 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
Scroll Down the preceding link for homilies below
- Ruth 2:1 The Claims of the Weak Upon the Strong
- Ruth 2:2 Humble Toil...
- Ruth 2:3 Seeming Chances, Real Providences
- Ruth 2:3 The Gleaner
- Ruth 2:4 The Right Relationship Between Masters and Servants
- Ruth 2:5-7 Attention to the Stranger at the Gate
- Ruth 2:5-7 Introduction to a Future Wife
- Ruth 2:8-9 Care for the Stranger at the Gate
- Ruth 2:10 The Lowly Attitude of a Grateful Heart
- Ruth 2:11 The Second Gracious Approval
- Ruth 2:12 The Recompense of Reward
- Ruth 2:12 The Wings of the Almighty
- Ruth 2:12 The Sheltering Wing
- Ruth 2:12 The Habit of Holy Communion
- Ruth 2:13 The Heart Realizing a Ministry of Love
- Ruth 2:13 The Outward Proof of Divine Reward
- Ruth 2:14 Provision for the Stranger at the Gate
- Ruth 2:15-16 Liberal Giving, Like God's
- Ruth 2:17 Labor Until the Evening
- Ruth 2:18 The Bread-Winner and Her Precious Burden
- Ruth 2:19 Home Confidences, Mutual Confessions, and Enquiries
- Ruth 2:20 Kindness to the Living and the Dead
- Ruth 2:20, 21 Kinship the Ground of Redemption
- Ruth 2:22 Constancy at Home and Abroad
- Goel, Ga'al - Discussion of Redemption
- 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
AUBREY C PRICE
- Ruth 2 Exposition
- Ruth 2:1-9 The Harvest Field
- Ruth 2:3, 1:22 The Gleaner
- Ruth 2:3 Her Hap
- Ruth 2:4 Salutations
- Ruth 2:4 The Lord be with You
- Ruth 2:5-14 Filial Piety and Fidelity Recognized and Recompensed
- Ruth 2:7 I Pray Thee Let Me Glean
- Ruth 2:10 I Am a Stranger
- Ruth 2:10-17 The Harvest Field Again
- Ruth 2:12-13 The Lord Recompense Thy Work...
- Ruth 2:15-17 Liberality to the Poor
- Ruth 2:18-23 Home From the Harvest Field
- Ruth 2:20 Kindred and Kindness
- Ruth 2:20 Who Hath Not Left His Kindness
ROBERT RAYBURN Sermon
REFORMATION STUDY BIBLE
- Ruth 2
- Ruth 2:1
- Ruth 2:2
- Ruth 2:3
- Ruth 2:4
- Ruth 2:6–7
- Ruth 2:7
- Ruth 2:8–12
- Ruth 2:14–16
- Ruth 2:14
- Ruth 2:17
- Ruth 2:18
- Ruth 2:20
- Ruth 2:23
- Ruth & Hannah: Learning To Walk By Faith
- Life After Loss - Grieving With Hope
- When Disappointment Deceives
- When Hope Is Lost: Dealing With Depression
CHARLES J. ROLLS
RUTH DEVOTIONALS - VARIOUS SOURCES - 100's of devotionals - Our Daily Bread, Today in the Word, etc
ROB SALVATO
RAYMOND SAXE - RUTH SERMONS
- Ruth 2:1-7 (pdf)
- Ruth 2:8-13 (pdf)
- Ruth 2:14-23 (pdf)
SERMON BIBLE COMMENTARY
SERMON CENTRAL - sermons (most have transcripts)
- Ruth 1 Sermons - vary in quality
- Ruth 2 Sermons - vary in quality
- Ruth 3 Sermons - vary in quality
- Ruth 4 Sermons - vary in quality
- Ruth 2 Sermons - older expositions
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 2:12: Reward or Cheer for Converts (Sermon)
- Ruth 2:14: Mealtime in the Cornfields (Sermon)
- Ruth 2:15 Spiritual Gleaning
- Ruth 2:115-16 A Sermon for Gleaners
- Ruth 2:2: Gleaning God's Field of Promises - devotional
- Ruth 2:3: Not By Accident - devotional
- Ruth 2:14: Satisfied - devotional
- Ruth 2:17: Gleaning in God's Field - devotional
- Ruth 2:1-3. Poverty, Promise and Provision.
- Ruth 2:1-16. Received by the Redeemer.
- Ruth 2:17-23. This Man is Our Relative.
J B STONEY
CHUCK SWINDOLL
T. DE WITT TALMAGE
J HUDSON TAYLOR
WILLIAM TAYLOR (1891)
THIRD MILLENNIUM
- Ruth Discovers Her Kinsman-Redeemer - Ruth 2:1-23
- Ruth Goes From Home to Work in the Field - Ruth 2:1-3
- Boaz Inquires of His Men About Ruth - Ruth 2:4-7
- Boaz Gives Protection and Blessing to Ruth - Ruth 2:8-14
- Boaz Instructs His Men About Ruth - Ruth 2:15-16
- Ruth Returns Home From Working in the Field - Ruth 2:17-23
DEREK W H THOMAS
WILLARD WINTER - about 50 pages
- Commentary on Joshua, Judges, Ruth - scroll down to p 593 for Ruth
- Ruth 1:1-22, Ruth 2:1-17 Fellow Heirs of the Life
- Ruth 2:1-16: One Fine Day
- Ruth 2:17-3:13: Managing And Measuring God
- Ruth 2:1-3:13: Lover's Language
SERMONS BY VERSE - older expositions