With God: In History - Ruth [17]

With God: In History - Ruth [17]

From Christ Community Church - Brookside Campus - SUNDAY MESSAGES by Christ Community an Evangelical Free Church

April 26, 2026 · 36 min · Episode 680

About this episode

This sermon explores the themes of faith and redemption in the Book of Ruth, focusing on the contrasting decisions of Orpah and Ruth amidst cultural challenges.

Ruth 1:1-18 // Bill Gorman In this sermon, we walk through the first eighteen verses of Ruth, analyzing the move from Bethlehem to Moab and the subsequent return. We discuss the cultural weight of widowhood in the ancient world and the contrast between Orpah’s logical departure and Ruth’s sacrificial devotion. Ruth’s confession of faith serves as the heart of this study, as she forsakes her past to follow Naomi and trust in the God of Israel. We see how even in the midst of bitterness and empty hands, God is quietly preparing a way for redemption that will eventually reach far beyond these two women to the rest of the world. SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49594479 PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2546/responses/new 26.04.26

People in this episode

Host: Bill Gorman

Topics covered

  • faith
  • redemption
  • sacrifice
  • widowhood
  • cultural analysis
  • Old Testament

Keywords

  • Ruth
  • faith
  • redemption
  • widowhood
  • Bethlehem
  • Moab
  • sacrifice
  • Old Testament

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Ruth

Places: Bethlehem, Moab, Israel

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