She was thus able to return to Naomi in the evening with a whole ephah of barley (Ru 2:17). In answer to questioning she explained that her success in gleaning was due to the good-will of Boaz, and the orders that he had given. She remained accordingly and gleaned with his maidens...
Beautifully written, acted, produced & directed Bible story that is shamefully rarely broadcast on terrestrial TV...it really is it up there with all the other Bible classics like Samson & Deliah, The Ten Commandments, King of Kings...etc ...
Covering Scripture from Genesis to Malachi, Goldingay addresses the texts in such a way that even the most challenging passages are explained simply. Perfect for daily devotions, Sunday school preparation, or brief visits with the Bible, the Old Testament for Everyone series is an excellent ...
If you understand that feeling, then you understand my friend Naomi, and you can pick out the struggle she went through long ago. If you feel unprepared, remember that is the very reason stories like this one are in the Bible – to train you to keep focused on the instruments (in this...
Ardent Christians, especially those in the Bible Belt south, blasted Lennon as blasphemous. Radio stations stopped playing the band, while Beatles records and memorabilia were burned during protests. Lennon apologized, and the Fab Four survived the controversy and proceeded with their planned trip to...
The Bible taught that in every valid transaction and in criminal trials there must be at least two reliable witnesses. In this case, Boaz wanted ten witnesses who were recognized as elders of the city. They would not only be witnesses, but if they had objections to his business proposal ...
Boaz Settles the Matter - Now Boaz went up to the village gate and sat there. Then along came the guardian whom Boaz had mentioned to Ruth. Boaz
After the adult children went their separate ways, John and Maureen continued to attend many puppetry conferences in Canada and the U.S. and hold workshops in Brampton and Toronto. Several times, they helped my husband and me with Vacation Bible Schools in the churches we served, assisting wit...
Please explain what the New Matthew Bible (NMB) is. Ruth Magnusson Davis: The New Matthew Bible is a lightly modernized version of a little-known Reformation Bible, called the Matthew Bible, which was first published in 1537. Few people realize that the Matthew Bible is the real primary ve...
I cried all the way home. When Mama saw me she said “My God, what happened?” I explained between sobs. She knew the solution. “I’ll wash your face, pack your bag and guess what next?” “You’ll take me to Mama Jackson. She makes everything better.” Mama Jackson was always...