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When Can’t Means Won’t—Conclusion
Under the law, when a widow requested a next of kin to perform the role of kinsman-redeemer, he was never forced to comply. He had to do it voluntarily. In fact, there were only…
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When Can’t Means Won’t—Part 4
True to his word, Boaz went to the city gate to find the closer kinsman and discuss the situation with him. In biblical times, city gates were central places of commerce and legal activity,…
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When Can’t Means Won’t—Part 3
Ruth’s behavior touched Boaz’s heart in the deepest way. Her use of the word kinsman in verse 9 was evidence to Boaz that she respected her husband’s memory. Her concern in discharging the levirate…
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When Can’t Means Won’t—Part 2
When Naomi and Ruth returned to Bethlehemjudah, they were literally two of the poorest people in the area. They depended on charitable gifts of food to survive. But these weren’t just handouts, they had…
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To the Jew First—Conclusion
Christianity is a Missionary Faith Bible believing Christianity is—at its very core—a missionary faith. From the very beginning of the church age, our Lord’s command to Christians is the great commission. Go ye therefore,…
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To the Jew First—Part 4
What Does the Bible Say? In Acts 22:21, Paul says, “And he said unto me, Depart: for I will send thee far hence unto the Gentiles.” So Paul, sent by our LORD to the…