Because the book of Ruth is so short, it allows the author to do some remarkable things with the structure, story, dialogue, and characters. It’s so focused that it has a kind of rich, theological density to it. If Genesis is like the best soup you’ve ever had, the book of Ruth is like the best stew!
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David’s Temple | Rooted | Episode 16
Only one person in the Bible is described as a man after God’s own heart: King David. It’s a pretty amazing description. Wouldn’t you like to be described that way?
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An Undivided Heart | Rooted | Episode 18
“Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Jesus offers us this profound truth in the Sermon on the Mount. Those things we think of as precious, those things we desire—these reveal what we love. How would you respond if God asked, “What would you have me give you?”
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Learning by Listening | Rooted | Epis...
Elijah’s story offers us a powerful lesson in how to seek God's will: by listening. But God doesn’t speak to Elijah in the way we might expect. Instead, His voice comes in a gentle whisper, requiring Elijah to listen carefully. We, too, are called to follow Elijah’s example—quieting our hearts to...
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