In the final episode of our series on Ruth, Dot and Cara explore the beautiful ending found in Ruth chapter 4. Reflecting on how God's plans are greater than we imagine, they discuss the significance of Ruth and Naomi’s choices, Boaz's faithfulness, and God's work of redemption. Grab a cup of coffee and join us for this encouraging conversation about the bigger story God is writing in our lives.
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Let us know! Episode recap:
- Start by writing down Ruth 4:13-15 (0:13)
- The end of this story is redemptive for Boaz as well (4:58)
- Boaz acted as Ruth’s kinsman-redeemer (7:30)
- God works through difficult life circumstances for His glory (12:03)
- If Ruth and Naomi had not chosen faithfulness, we would not know their story (15:02)
- Jesus is the ultimate kinsman-redeemer (19:45)
- Circumstances may make us bitter, but in Christ we are blessed (22:26)
- God sees us in our pain and He’s doing something with it (26:08)
- Through our pain and our suffering, God is transforming and redeeming us (30:24)
- Our relationship with Jesus is the blessing, not our circumstances (30:57)
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Scripture Verse:
Ruth 4:13-15 (ESV) “So Boaz took Ruth, and she became his wife. And he went in to her, and the Lord gave her conception, and she bore a son. Then the women said to Naomi, “Blessed be the Lord, who has not left you this day without a redeemer, and may his name be renowned in Israel! He shall be to you a restorer of life and a nourisher of your old age, for your daughter-in-law who loves you, who is more to you than seven sons, has given birth to him.”
What is Write this Down! with Dot Bowen?
Bible teacher, author and founder of Cup of Joy Ministries, Dot Bowen, teaches listeners what it truly looks like to know, love and follow Jesus. Each week, Dot invites you to sit down with her and her daughter, Cara, to have an authentic conversation about Biblical Scripture and God’s Truth. Their honest and thought provoking conversations are full of wit and wisdom which will have you diving deeper into God’s Word.
Whether Dot is teaching, speaking or simply grabbing coffee with a dear friend, she can often be heard saying with excitement, “Write this Down!” Her heart for the listener is to take the things she asks you to write down before the Lord and ask Him to open your eyes to His Truth and love. John 8:32 says, “and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free.”
By the end of each episode, you’ll find yourself grabbing a pencil so that you can Write this Down! with Dot Bowen.