Tag: Bethlehem
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A Young Widow in a Rich Man’s Field
This passage from Ruth 2:1-7 depicts the arrival of Naomi and Ruth in Bethlehem, where Ruth decides to glean in the fields to provide for them. She unknowingly ends up in the field of Boaz, a prominent man related to Naomi. Boaz shows kindness, acknowledging Yahweh’s authority. Ruth’s admirable sacrifice and Boaz’s honorable character reflect…
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A Man of Bethlehem Flees From Famine
During the time of the Judges in Israel, a famine drove a man from Bethlehem to Moab with his family. This decision to leave the promised land indicates a departure from God’s guidance. Through this narrative, we learn the importance of abiding in Christ even in difficult times, and the consequences of turning to other…
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