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In this episode, we analyze Ruth 2:1–23, focusing on God's provision through the gleaning laws and the character of Boaz.

Send us Fan Mail In Week 2 of our Book of Ruth study, we explore Ruth 2:1–23 through historical, linguistic, and theological analysis. This chapter introduces Boaz and reveals how God’s provision operates through obedience to His law—specifically the gleaning laws found in Leviticus and Deuteronomy. What appears as chance—Ruth “happening” to enter Boaz’s field—is presented in the biblical text as divine providence working through ordinary life. We examine the Hebrew meaning of Boaz (“in him ...

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Host: Roger Ferguson

Topics covered

• Biblical analysis
• Divine providence
• Gleaning laws
• Obedience to law
• Historical context
• Theological insights

Keywords

• Ruth
• Boaz
• gleaning laws
• divine providence
• Leviticus
• Deuteronomy
• Biblical analysis
• Torah
• obedience
• theology

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Books & works: Book of Ruth, Leviticus, Deuteronomy

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