Today’s Word
Rest Rationale
Therefore, the LORD your God commanded you to observe the sabbath day Deuteronomy 5:15 Therefore – Have you ever thought about why God commanded the Sabbath rest? We know that it is a play and rest day. That’s its purpose. But why did God set up such a day? It’s not because we aren’t capable…
Separating the Sabbath
but the seventh day is a sabbath of the LORD your God; in it you shall not do any work, Deuteronomy 5:14 Work – What does the Sabbath mean to you? Of course, if you’re Christian, you’ve moved from Saturday to Sunday. Actually, you moved from the Sabbath (the only day named by God) to…
God as Redeemer
You have by Your power redeemed Your people Psalm 77:15 Redeemed – Boaz is a kinsman-redeemer, a go’el. But he is not the most important kinsman-redeemer. That role is played by Jesus. Jesus, our kinsman, born as one of us, is the ultimate kinsman-redeemer. He buys us back from bondage. Isaiah 52:3 tells us that…
Redemption in Action
Then the women said to Naomi, “Blessed be the LORD who has not left you without a redeemer today ” Ruth 4:14 Redeemer – You are the living canvas of the pictures of God’s character. Saint Francis of Assisi told us to “preach the gospel at all times and when necessary use words.” He understood…
God’s Version of “Pay It Forward”
Why have I found favor in your sight that you should take notice of me, since I am a foreigner? Ruth 2:10 Favor – The story of Ruth is the story of the effects of compassion. Ruth leaves all her security behind in order to provide for her mother-in-law. She turns her back on her…
Random Accidents?
And she happened to come to the portion of the field belonging to Boaz Ruth 2:3 Happened – This world believes in serendipity. That’s the “happy accidents” perspective. In general, we have forgotten what every believing Jew knows is at the core of existence. The truth is that God is in charge. Therefore, there are…
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