10. Ruth: boldness instead of bitterness, and Kim learns about gleaning — and the message it gives us to take care of the poor

In today’s episode, Kim and her mom, Barb, talk about the bold choices of Ruth as she follows her mother-in-law into a foreign land

Bible Heroes, Villains, and the In-betweens

• Ruth the Moabite
• Naomi the window
• Boaz the wealthy Israelite farmer

Topics

• Family
• Loyalty
• Love
• Kindness
• Boldness
• Taking care of the poor and needy

Closing Scripture Deuteronomy 15:7-8, 10-11

LINKS

• Article on Ruth and Naomi: https://www.worldhistory.org/article/1845/ruth--naomi/
• The earliest non-biblical source that mentions early Israel: https://www.historyofinformation.com/detail.php?id=1561

Coming Up Next on the Podcast…1st Samuel, the rule of judges ends and monarchy begins, the prophet Samuel anoints Saul as king of the 12 tribes of Israel

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New to the Bible? Here’s the format:  Book Chapter : Verses

Example: Genesis 2:1-17 would be the book of Genesis, chapter 2, verses 1 through 17 Example: Genesis 29:30-30:24 would be the book of Genesis, chapter 29, verse 31 through chapter 30, verse 24.