Tag Archives: hope

Some Final Thoughts

Posted on April 10, 2018 by Don Merritt

Thinking about the story of Ruth, it’s hard to come away from it without the sense that God really does work in the lives of His people. He certainly did so in ancient times, and maybe we sometimes feel like … Continue reading →

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Naomi, Ruth and Boaz Have Much to Teach Us

Posted on April 10, 2018 by Don Merritt

Looking at our adventure in the book of Ruth, it should be obvious to anyone that this story has much to teach us. I’m not going to say that the things I mention about them are an exhaustive and encyclopedic … Continue reading →

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Endings and Beginnings

Posted on April 9, 2018 by Don Merritt

Ruth 4:13-22 After the scene that takes place in verses 1-12 of chapter four, Boaz and Ruth are married. There is not a single word in the text about their life together; other than they had a son named Obed. … Continue reading →

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It is good…

Posted on April 9, 2018 by Don Merritt

It is good to praise the Lord and make music to your name, O Most High, proclaiming your love in the morning and your faithfulness at night,  to the music of the ten-stringed lyre and the melody of the harp. Psalm 92:1-3 As … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: April 8, 2018

Posted on April 8, 2018 by Don Merritt

Title: Glorious! Text: Matthew 28:18-20 John 21:1-14 The disciples got out of the city and went back to Galilee, probably a smart move. One evening at the Sea of Galilee, Peter suddenly announced that he was going fishing, and all … Continue reading →

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Boaz Acts

Posted on April 7, 2018 by Don Merritt

Ruth 4:1-12 After Ruth left Boaz and returned to the place where she and Naomi were staying, Boaz went to town. He stopped at the town gates where the Elders were to be found, which was a customary place for … Continue reading →

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Ruth Acts

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Don Merritt

Ruth 3:6-18 Naomi gave Ruth some unconventional advice in the first 5 verses of chapter three, now Ruth takes her advice and acts upon it. After the harvest is complete, it is winnowing time, and after the winnowing is complete, … Continue reading →

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What Was She Thinking?

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Don Merritt

One day Ruth’s mother-in-law Naomi said to her, “My daughter, I must find a home for you, where you will be well provided for. Now Boaz, with whose women you have worked, is a relative of ours. Tonight he will be winnowing barley on … Continue reading →

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“Reflections on Mark” Released Today

Posted on April 5, 2018 by Don Merritt

I have added our study of the gospel of Mark to my website for free download for anyone interested. You may download HERE

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Naomi’s Reaction

Posted on April 5, 2018 by Don Merritt

Ruth 2:18-22 After the events of Ruth 2:1-17, Ruth returns home with the grain she had obtained from her gleaning in the fields of Boaz. First, she gives the leftovers from her meal to Naomi to eat, and then Naomi, … Continue reading →

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