In this course you will be guided by Leslie Garcia through one of the Bible’s most popular love stories. The story of Ruth is filled with the drama of a young widow who leaves her homeland to follow after her mother-in-law, Naomi. Through God’s providence and provision, Ruth’s acts of kindness and loyalty are rewarded by meeting her future husband. But the plot thickens as Leslie reveals how the Jewish customs require that she is “redeemed” by a member of her late husband’s family. In steps Boaz who becomes her “Kinsman Redeemer.” The Book of Ruth foreshadows the coming Messiah when she, a Moabite widow, becomes the great grandmother of King David.
Course Trailer
Course Table of Contents
6 sections • 12 chapters • 1 hour
Introductions Are in Order
1 ChaptersAct One
2 ChaptersAct Two
4 ChaptersAct Three
2 ChaptersAct Four
2 ChaptersNext Steps and a Heart-Felt Farewell
1 Chapters
What You'll Learn
- How the Book of Ruth Foreshadows the Redemption Story of Messiah Jesus
- How the Providence and Provision of God Is Rewarded by Our Acts of Kindness and Loyalty
Course Details
The Book of Ruth
Leslie Garcia
Leslie Garcia brings to this course a fresh perspective on one of the Bible’s most endearing characters in the Bible. Although the Old Testament book of Ruth is only 4 chapters, Leslie walks you through every verse and unpacks the rich context that makes this Bible story a major key to understanding God’s love and redemption for all people.
About the Guide
Leslie Garcia
Theological Student | Ministry Laborer
Leslie K. Garcia is a full-time student at Dallas Theological Seminary where she is pursuing a Masters in Theology. She currently works as an executive assistant to Pastor Lisa Osteen Comes at Lakewood […]