Some people are convinced they have been in contact with the deceased. Specific details the medium presented seemingly proved that they received comforting messages from their loved ones. Others state that certain information was
Generally speaking, names have far greater significance particularly in ancient Jewish history and some cultures, compared with postmodern Britain. Exploring the meaning of the names of biblical characters and how that relates to unlocking
We should never overlook the fact that the story of Ruth was orchestrated by God from start to finish. The Lord gave Ruth conception. Remember that Ruth was previously childless when married to Mahlon
So the great transaction was made, and Boaz bought everything that belonged to Elimelech, Chilion, and Mahlon from Naomi. Ruth had to sit still and wait. But exactly what part did Ruth play in
Chapter 4-Part 1-Boaz Redeems Ruth and Perpetuates the Family line Can you remember the last time that you were waiting to receive your exam results? There have been further complications and pressure for youngsters
Boaz made his intentions clear by sending Ruth back to Naomi with six ephahs of barley. Discussion has occurred over the exact quantity. Though some say that this is the equivalent of 200lbs, 60-80lbs
Ruth makes herself pleasing for Boaz though it might seem strange in our culture to lie down where he lays and wait for Boaz to tell her what she needs to do. After all
In Ruth Chapter 1 Naomi sought bread and in Chapter 2 Ruth sought grace. Now in Ruth Chapter 3, Ruth seeks rest. Naomi sought rest for Ruth so that she might prosper and be
Naomi asked Ruth where she had gleaned and where she worked and we could ask ourselves the same question, what have we gleaned today? How have I developed in grace, knowledge, or selflessness? Irrespective
Boaz entered the scene and greeted his workers saying, “The Lord be with you.” This is Israel but in the time of the judges this godly gesture was probably the exception rather than the
In the previous chapter, Naomi left Bethlehem and went to Moab because of the famine. A decade later her husband and two sons had died, and she returned to Bethlehem with Ruth her faithful
We have a remarkable profession of faith in Ruth 1:16-17. But Ruth said: “Entreat[a] me not to leave you,Or to turn back from following after you;For wherever you go, I will go;And wherever you lodge, I
Returning to Bethlehem is like finding an oasis in the desert for both body and soul. The Lord visited His people by giving them bread. From where? Bethlehem, the house of bread! The famine
Sometimes we watch a film and before doing so, we glance through the list of characters. In the book of Ruth, the names of the characters and places are frequently linked with the narrative
Originally, this book was published as two separate books though once started it is a difficult book to put down. ZVI was separated from his parents at the tender age of ten during World
Julia Fisher draws on eight testimonies mostly from Arab pastors who love Jewish people and who recognise that God has a plan for Israel and the nations that is rooted in the Scriptures and
On each occasion that I have visited Israel it has never ceased to amaze me that there are rows upon rows of fruit and crops growing in the desert. It is a surreal sight
Since Biblical prophecy is so stunningly accurate, it can be likened to history written in advance. It was written in ancient times, even a few millennia ago that Israel would be scattered and regathered
It is incredible that Eastern European Jewry survived in the light of the pogroms in addition to being systematically brutalised and slaughtered, Jewish people were forced to live in designated areas. The Fiddler on
The Middle Ages and Jewish History in England Until the Modern Age The crusades resulted in a brutal period in Jewish history resulting in intense persecution. Countless lives were cruelly taken, and this was
The history of the Jewish people has been preserved through the Torah, the feasts, archaeology, the land and of course the people themselves. It has been marvelled at by commentators worldwide. If one were
Kabbalah has roots in Jewish mysticism that have taken various forms over the centuries. This article will draw heavily from ‘Major Trends in Jewish Mysticism’, a classic text by Gershom Scholem, in an attempt
Some have questioned whether the apostle Paul preached the same gospel as Jesus the Messiah and try to draw distinctions. This often occurs by proof texting or sometimes not being fully acquainted with the
Much has been written about Genesis 22:1-19 at great length in numerous commentaries and from many perspectives. God tested Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his only son Isaac on the altar at Moriah.