Ruth

ThemesGod’s sovereignty in all things.God works through ordinary people living ordinary lives. IntroductionJosephus says that Ruth takes place right after the death of Samson.Judges covers 1373 – 1043 BC.  Ruth likely toward the end of this time as there are only three generations from Ruth to David. Chapter 11Bethlehem to Moab = 50 milesSee Deut […]

Habakkuk 1 – Trying to Understand an Infinite God

SynopsisThe book of Habakkuk is a dialogue between Habakkuk – a prophet – and God.  The book is unique in that there is no narrative about Habakkuk proclaiming God’s message to the people.  God tells him to proclaim it, but any interaction with the people of Judah takes place outside the book.  The entirety of […]