Ruth 1 Resources


Irving Jensen's Survey of Bible (see his summary of Ruth online - page 392)
See Swindoll's summary chart of Ruth See Ruth Devotionals

Setting the Scene Geographically
Ruth 1:1+ "Bethlehem in Judah...sojourn in...Moab"

RUTH: GOD PROVIDES
A KINSMAN-REDEEMER

Ruth 1 Ruth 2 Ruth 3 Ruth 4
Ruth's Choice Ruth's Service Ruth's Claim Ruth's Marriage
Naomi and Ruth
Mutual Grief
Ruth and Naomi and Boaz
Mutual Pursuit
Boaz and Ruth
Mutual Love
Ruth's Decision:
Return with Naomi
Ruth's Devotion:
Provide for Naomi
Ruth's Request:
Redemption by Boaz
Ruth's Reward:
Relative of Messiah
Ruth
and Naomi
Ruth
and Boaz
Death of
Naomi's Family
Ruth Cares
for Naomi
Boaz Cares
for Ruth
God Blesses
with New Birth
Grief Loneliness Companionship Rejoicing
Location:
Plains
of Moab
Location:
Fields
of Bethlehem
Location:
Threshing floor
of Bethlehem
Location:
Little town
of Bethlehem
Time Lapsed:
About 30 Years
See Timeline
Setting:
Ru 1:1 Now it came about in the days when the judges governed
Jdg 21:25+ In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did what was right in his own eyes.

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Explanation - The following list includes not only commentaries but other Christian works by well known evangelical writers. Most of the resources below are newer works (written after 1970) which previously were available only for purchase in book form or in a Bible computer program. The resources are made freely available by archive.org but have several caveats - (1) they do not allow copy and paste, (2) they can only be checked out for one hour (but can be checked out immediately when your hour expires giving you time to read or take notes on a lengthy section) and (3) they require creating an account which allows you to check out the books free of charge. To set up an account click archive.org and then click the picture of the person in right upper corner and enter email and a password. That's all you have to do. Then you can read these more modern resources free of charge! I have read or used many of these resources but not all of them so ultimately you will need to be a Berean (Acts 17:11+) as you use them. I have also selected works that are conservative and Biblically sound. If you find one that you think does not meet those criteria please send an email at https://www.preceptaustin.org/contact. The resources are listed in alphabetical order by the author's last name and some include reviews of the particular resource. 


Put your life together : studies in the book of Ruth  Warren W Wiersbe - This book was written in 1985 and is not identical to Wiersbe's 1993 volume on Ruth and Esther (see below - also available online). 

Be Committed: Doing God's Will Whatever the Cost by Wiersbe, Warren W Wiersbe (1993) This vintage Wiersbe at his best. Outstanding! Filled with "pearls" for every preacher and teacher of God's Holy Word! 

Be Committed: Doing God's Will Whatever the Cost by Wiersbe, Warren W (2008) 196 pages - another copy of the preceding book but newer copyright. 

Wiersbe's Expository Outlines on the Old Testament by Warren W Wiersbe 113 ratings

"Even the most difficult Scriptures come alive as Warren Wiersbe leads you book-by-book through the Old Testament and helps you to see the "big picture" of God's revelation. In this unique volume, you will find: • Introductions and/or outlines for every Old Testament book • Practical expositions of strategic chapters • Special studies on key topics, relating the Old Testament to the New Testament • Easy-to-understand expositions that are practical, preachable, and teachable If you have used Dr. Wiersbe's popular BE series, you know how simple and practical his Bible studies are, with outlines that almost teach themselves. If not, you can now discover a wonderful new resource. This work is a unique commentary on every book of the Old Testament. It contains new material not to be found in the BE series.

With the Word Devotional Commentary - by Warren Wiersbe - 428 ratings - Brief but pithy and practical comments on every chapter.

Judges & Ruth: Tyndale Old Testament Commentary (or a PDF source TOTC Judges & Ruth) -  Leon Morris wrote the commentary on Ruth (1968)

Arthur Cundall writes the commentary on Judges and Leon Morris writes the commentary on Ruth. These both get excellent reviews - see reviews by several users

James Rosscup ranks this as the #4 Best "Detailed Exegetical" commentary on Ruth. 

Here is a more generic review - "The Tyndale volumes have long been the premier shorter-length commentary series on both Testaments throughout the English-speaking world." (Craig Blomberg, Denver Seminary)

Ruth, the romance of Redemption by McGee, J. Vernon (1982) 208 pages - James Rosscup ranks this as the #2 best devotional commentary on Ruth. 

Surely there is a future : a commentary on the book of Ruth by John Hamlin 

James Rosscup ranks this as the #3 best expositional commentary on Ruth. He writes "One finds a concise summing up of each section in an engaging way, explaining the most vital points. Hamlin describes Ruth’s lying down with Boaz in terms that convey decency, and Boaz as a worthy man who would not take advantage (43). He patiently explains customs such as the shoe ceremony (Ruth 4), and its implications, and also kinship obligations via marriage."

Logos.com - In this excellent commentary E. John Hamlin approaches the book of Ruth as literature, as history, as part of the canon, and as truth-telling story.

Cyril Barber - Well outlined and giving evidence of thorough research, this popular commentary is designed to interpret the events of the conquest of the land from the perspective of the Hebrews. Though containing helpful interpretative ideas, the application of the text is almost exclusively in terms of sociological criteria. 

The Book of Ruth New International Commentary on the Old Testament - Robert Hubbard - 344 pages (1988) See user reviews.

James Rosscup ranks this as the #4 best expositional commentary on Ruth. He writes "The Professor of Hebrew at Denver Theological Seminary holds that the book dates from Solomon’s era, to which the genealogy of Ruth 4 brings matters, and is a unity including Ru 4:18–22. In detail verse by verse Hubbard is thorough and knowledgeable, documents well, sizes up issues from several angles, is skilled as to customs, and is adept in literature relating to the book. He writes primarily for pastors and laypeople."

Themelios - "It is safe to say that this will remain, for some considerable time to come, one of the most useful and enlightening commentaries available on the lovely little book of Ruth."

Vox Reformata - "This commentary is a pleasure to work with. . . . Hubbard gives clarity to this beautiful portion of God's word, and by doing so strengthens the faith of the reader."

Anvil - "A masterly commentary that provides an immense amount of information but gives pride of place to the message of the book of Ruth. . . . Recommended wholeheartedly."

Religious Studies Review - "Readable, well produced, and richly indexed. . . . One of the choice Ruth commentaries for a good time to come." --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

Judges, Ruth. Vol. 6: New American Commentary - by Daniel Block (1999) - Personally, this is not my favorite although it does get high rankings. 

Cyril Barber says this is "An exceedingly valuable exegetical and theological exposition. Based on the NIV, though Block gives evidence of working from the Hebrew text. Readers will find this a learned, discerning discussion that readily explains the meaning and message of these twin books. Recommended. More reviews.

Rosscup - An evangelical contributes 586 pp. on Judges and 151 on Ruth. Introductory sections for both books survey the state of scholarly opinion and his belief in the integrity and reliability of the biblical books. Copious footnotes, often lengthy, reflect on others’ views, verifications of points in the books and also in other scripture, etc. Verse by verse work offers detail on grammar, word meaning, background, customs, and interpretive problems. Block holds that Jephthah sacrificed his daughter in death. On passages overall, this is a standout commentary, yet at times it states convictions without a specific answer to other leading views. One instance is in not commenting on the view that Ruth acted indecently with Boaz at night. Some accounts, as episodes of Samson, seem for the most part to be explained in reasonable detail. (Commentaries for Biblical Expositors: An annotated bibliography of selected works)

Graeme. Joshua, Judges, and Ruth. A Graeme Daily Study Bible. Philadelphia: Westminster Press, 1984.

Cyril Barber - Auld writes out of the conviction that these books are the Bible's prime witness to Israel's early history in Canaan. He expounds the text skillfully and incorporates important historical, linguistic, and archaeological information into his discussion.

The book of Ruth. A popular exposition Samuel Cox 

Ruth, Esther - Shepherd's Notes by Robert Lintzenich - Interesting resource - if you are preaching or teaching Ruth, this resources is worth checking out! 

Ruth & Esther : women of faith, bravery and hope by MacArthur, John (2000) 132 pages.

Our nearest kinsman : the message of redemption and revival in the book of Ruth by Hession, Roy Reviews 15 ratings

This short book is a study of the law of Redemption as first presented in Leviticus 25:23-25 and Deuteronomy 25:5-10. It lays out the desperate state of sinners who can do nothing to redeem themselves but find complete redemption in Jesus Christ, man's only Redeemer, Deliverer, and Savior. This study is foundation to an understanding of God's own Sacrifice to reconcile sinners to Himself and at the same time presents a picture of God's deep love that brings life to the dead, and makes all things new. What a blessing this little book is!

Ruth and Esther: Stories of God's grace - Woodrow Michael Kroll - See his devotionals below which are onsite.

Judges/Ruth - Arthur H Lewis Review Everyman's Bible Commentary Series

Faithful God : an exposition of the Book of Ruth by Sinclair B Ferguson - gets some very good reviews. Read some - 63 ratings

Joshua, Judges, Ruth by Goslinga, C. J

James Rosscup ranks this as the #4 Best "Expositional Commentary" on Ruth. 

Cyril Barber - Brief, perceptive comments on each verse of these canonical books. Adheres to the standard evangelical interpretation of major critical issues. In applying the text to life, Goslinga follows a typological approach. As a commentary, this work serves as a handy guide to laypeople studying these books for the first time. Pastors and lay preachers may find the outlines helpful.

Wycliffe Bible Commentary - Ruth - Charles Pfeiffer - (1962). Can be borrowed for an hour. Less detailed than the KJV Bible Commentary. 

The theology of the book of Ruth by Ronald M Hals

James Rosscup - Here is an exhaustive work, mediating, sometimes good and sometimes weak where he imagines things in passages beyond the evidence. Overall it has many helps. A thorough, insightful discussion of theological aspects, though some will feel that Hals sees more than there is in some details. The book is not a commentary but is frequently of great help to expositors.

Evangelical Commentary on the Bible - Ruth - by R K Harrison (9 pages); editor Walter Elwell (1989) 1239 pages. User reviews.

Discovering Christ in Ruth : the kinsman-redeemer by Fortner, Donald S

Evangelical Times Magazine - This book is a challenge to all in our generation who live by their feelings and not by faith in Christ. You cannot read it and remain the same. It is provocative and demands a response. This is strong medicine, but all who taste it will be made whole!

Choosing Victory, Overcoming Defeat : Joshua, Judges, and Ruth by Arthur, Kay - Very brief study guide. Ruth on page 102

KJV Bible Commentary - Ruth - Hindson, Edward E; Kroll, Woodrow Michael. Over 3000 pages of the entire OT/NT - no restriction on length of time one can use  it. No copy and paste. Well done conservative commentary that interprets Scripture from a literal perspective (pre-millennial) See user reviews - it generally gets 4/5 stars from users.

New Bible Commentary - Ruth by Joyce Baldwin. (1994) See user reviews

The MacArthur Study Bible - John MacArthur. Notes are relatively brief but always Biblically based. 

ESV Study Bible - Excellent resource but not always literal in eschatology and the nation of Israel 6,004 ratings

The David Jeremiah Study Bible - (2013) 2208 pages. 2,272 ratings Logos.com - "Drawing on more than 40 years of study, Dr. David Jeremiah has compiled a legacy resource that will make an eternal impact on generations to come. 8,000 study notes. Hundreds of enriching word studies"50+ Essentials of the Christian Faith" articles."

KJV Bible Commentary Judges - Hindson, Edward E; Kroll, Woodrow Michael. This is not a study Bible per se, but a one volume commentary with over 3000 pages of comments covering the entire OT/NT. There is no restriction on length of time one can use, but there is no copy and paste function. These are excellent conservative comments that interpret Scripture from a literal perspective.  User reviews - it generally gets 4/5 stars from users. Recommended. 

The King James Study Bible Second Edition (2013) (Thomas Nelson) contributing editors (only first is listed) include Wayne A. Brindle. There is no restriction on length of time one can use, but there is no copy and paste function.

Zondervan NIV Study Bible - (2011) 2570 pages  - Use this one if available as it has more notes than edition below. 

NIV Study Bible by Barker, Kenneth L; Burdick, Donald W (1995) 2250 pages. This is the first edition. This resource has been fully revised in 2020. 

NKJV Study Bible: New King James Version Study Bible (formerly "The Nelson Study Bible - NKJV") by Radmacher, Earl D; Allen, Ronald Barclay; House, H. Wayne (1997, 2007); 917 ratings Very helpful notes. Conservative. There is no restriction on length of time one can use, but there is no copy and paste function.

Believer's Bible Commentary - OT and NT - MacDonald, William (1995) 2480 pages. Conservative. Literal. Often has very insightful comments. John MacArthur, says "Concise yet comprehensive - the most complete single-volume commentary I have seen." Warren Wiersbe adds "For the student who is serious about seeing Christ in the Word." 

Rosscup - This work, originally issued in 1983, is conservative and premillennial, written to help teachers, preachers and people in every walk of life with different views, explanation and application. The 2-column format runs verse by verse for the most part, usually in a helpfully knowledgeable manner, and there are several special sections such as “Prayer” in Acts and “Legalism” in Galatians. The premillennial view is evident on Acts 1:6, 3:20, Romans 11:26, Galatians 6:16, Revelation 20, etc.

HCSB Study Bible : Holman Christian Standard Bible - General Editor Jeremy Royal Howard (2010) 2360 pages. Conservative. Good notes. Include Holmans excellent maps. One hour limit

Life Application Study Bible: Old Testament and New Testament: New Living Translation. Has some very helpful notes especially with application of texts. 4,445 ratings 

The Experiencing God Study Bible: the Bible for knowing and doing the will of God - Blackaby, Henry (1996) 1968 pages - CHECK THIS ONE! Each chapter begins with several questions under the title "PREPARE TO MEET GOD." Then you will interesting symbols before many of the passages. The chapter ends with a "DID YOU NOTICE?" question. This might make a "dry chapter" jump off the page! Read some of the 48 ratings

The Ryrie Study Bible - Charles Ryrie (1978) 2142 pages. Conservative.  216 ratings

The Jewish Study Bible - Only OT - Interesting Jewish perspective.

J.Sidlow Baxter: Explore The Book - Judges to Esther

NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible - Page - 449 - interesting insights on Ruth


VERSE BY VERSE COMMENTS ON SITE - Bruce Hurt,MD

RUTH 2

RUTH 3

RUTH 4


MARK ADAMS

PAUL APPLE

KAY ARTHUR

ART RELATED TO RUTH

BRETT W AVANTS

HERMAN BAAR

EVAN BALTZ

ALBERT BARNES

ALISTAIR BEGG

BRIAN BELL - sermon notes

JOSEPH BENSON

RICHARD BERNARD

BIBLICAL ILLUSTRATOR

BRIAN BILL - excellent resources if you are going to preach or teach through Ruth

JIM BOMKAMP

EDWARD BOONE

HORATIUS BONAR

WILLIAM BRADEN

CAMBRIDGE BIBLE FOR SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES

IAIN CAMPBELL - sermons

ALAN CARR

PAULUS CASSEL

RICH CATHERS

CENTURY BIBLE

GORDON CHURCHYARD

ADAM CLARKE

THOMAS CONSTABLE

SAMUEL COX EXPOSITION

Cyril Barber -  The devotional Nature of this commentary does not detract from its expository value. While popular in style, it exhibits remarkable understanding of human nature, and provides its readers with a work of real merit. 

I.  THE SOJOURN IN MOAB - Ruth 1:1-5
II. THE RETURN TO BETHLEHEM - Ruth 1:6-22
III. IN THE HARVEST FIELD - Ruth 2:1-23
IV. IN THE THRESHING-FLOOR - Ruth 3:1-18
V.     IN THE GATE - Ruth 4:1-22

APPENDICES

A.—ON CHRIST AS THE MENUCHAH OF THE WORLD
B.—ON CHRIST AS THE TRUE GOEL OF MEN

W A CRISWELL

RON DANIEL

BOB DEFFINBAUGH

DICTIONARY ARTICLES ON THE GOEL

DICTIONARY ARTICLES RELATED TO RUTH

  • Thompson Chain Reference Ruth
  • American Tract Society Ruth
  • Bridgeway Bible Dictionary Ruth
  • Chabad Knowledge Base Ruth
  • Easton's Bible Dictionary Ruth the Book of Ruth
  • Fausset Bible Dictionary Ruth
  • Holman Bible Dictionary Ruth
  • Hitchcock Bible Names Ruth
  • Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible Ruth (Book of) Ruth
  • Hastings' Dictionary of the NT Ruth
  • Hawker's Poor Man's Dictionary Ruth
  • People's Dictionary of the Bible Ruth  Ruth (2)
  • Smith Bible Dictionary Ruth
  • Whyte's Bible Characters Ruth
  • Watson's Theological Dictionary Ruth
  • 1911 Encyclopedia Britannica Book of Ruth
  • International Standard Bible Encyclopedia Ruth
  • Kitto Biblical Cyclopedia Ruth
  • McClintock and Strong's Bible Encyclopedia Ruth
  • The Jewish Encyclopedia Ruth Rabbah

WARREN DOUD

JOHN DUMMELOW

RONALD ECKER

JONATHAN EDWARDS

CHARLES ELLICOTT

EXPOSITOR'S BIBLE

EXPOSITOR'S DICTIONARY OF TEXTS

DON FORTNER

FOUNDERS MINISTRY

A C GAEBELEIN

JOHN GILL

GOSPEL COALITION

L M GRANT

JAMES GRAY

DAVID GUZIK

JAMES HASTINGS

ROBERT HAWKER

MATTHEW HENRY

WILLIAM HESLOP

A M HODGKIN

JODI HOOPER

SELWYN HUGHES - devotional

ALFRED HUNT

JOHN ANGELL JAMES

JAMIESON, FAUSSET AND BROWN

UNABRIDGED VERSION

LELAND JOHNSON

S LEWIS JOHNSON

JOURNAL ARTICLES

KEIL AND DELITZSCH

JOHN KITTO

PAUL KRETZMANN

WOODROW KROLL

PAUL KRETZMANN

LANGE'S COMMENTARY

DONALD LEGGETT

ALEXANDER MACLAREN

J VERNON MCGEE

JOHN MACARTHUR

ALEXANDER MACLAREN

JOHN MACDUFF

BRYN MACPHAIL

F B MEYER

MIDDLETOWN BIBLE

G CAMPBELL MORGAN

HENRY MORRIS Ruth Notes - Defender's Study Bible

ROBERT NEIGHBOUR

NET BIBLE

JAMES NISBET CHURCH PULPIT COMMENTARY

OUR DAILY BREAD Devotional Illustrations on Ruth

JOSEPH PARKER

PASTOR LIFE Sermons

Ruth - Introduction

Ruth 1

Ruth

Donald Cantrell

God of our Mothers

Ruth 1:1-12

Mother; Women; Ruth

David E. Owen

Facing Danger in Moab

Ruth 1:1-5

Backsliding

Donald Cantrell

Desertion in Moving to Moab

Ruth 1:1-5

Backsliding; Disobedience; Worldliness

Donald Cantrell

Depression in Naming a Name

Ruth 1:19-22

Decisions; Will, God's

Donald Cantrell

Desperation in Facing their Funerals

Ruth 1:6-18

Death; Bereavement; Commitment

Donald Cantrell

PATH LIGHT STUDY OF RUTH

ARTHUR PEAKE Commentary on Ruth

PETER PETT Commentary on Ruth

JOHN PIPER

PLYMOUTH BRETHREN

MATTHEW POOLE

PREACHER'S HOMILETICAL

Scroll Down the preceding link for homilies below

  • Ruth 1:1 The Famine and Exile
  • Ruth 1:1 The Beginning of Sorrows
  • Ruth 1:1 The Departure from Home
  • Ruth 1:1 Family Changes
  • Ruth 1:2 Man Proposing, God Disposing
  • Ruth 1:2 The Sojourn in Moab
  • Ruth 1:3 The First Breach in the Family Circle
  • Ruth 1:3 And She Was Left with her two sons
  • Ruth 1:4 Marriage in Moab
  • Ruth 1:5 The Second Great Bereavement
  • Ruth 1:6 The Awakening in Moab
  • Ruth 1:7 The Homeward Pilgrimage
  • Ruth 1:8 The First Trial of Affection
  • Ruth 1:8-9 A Benediction and a Valediction
  • Ruth 1:9 And they lifted up their voices and wept
  • Ruth 1:10 The Promising Commencement
  • Ruth 1:11-13 The Second Trial of Affection
  • Ruth 1:8-9 A Benediction and a Valediction
  • Ruth 1:9 And they lifted up their voices and wept
  • Ruth 1:10 The Promising Commencement
  • Ruth 1:13 Resignation in Suffering
  • Ruth 1:14 The Crisis and the Contrast Once Again
  • Ruth 1:14 The Failure of a Merely Earthly Affection
  • Ruth 1:14 Orpah or the Mere Professor
  • Ruth 1:14 The Constancy of a Divinely Kindled Love
  • Ruth 1:15 The Third and Last Trial of Affection
  • Ruth 1:16-17 Sacred Moments and Solemn Vows
  • Ruth 1:16-17 The Choice of Youth
  • Ruth 1:19 Steadfast-Mindedness
  • Ruth 1:19 Companionship in Progress
  • Ruth 1:19 A City in Astonishment
  • Ruth 1:20 Spiritual Despondency and Depression
  • Ruth 1:21 Painful Remembrances
  • Ruth 1:22 The Wanderer Home Again

PRECEPTAUSTIN

PRECEPT MINISTRIES

AUBREY C PRICE

PULPIT COMMENTARY

ROBERT RAYBURN Sermons 

RBC BOOKLETS

REFORMATION STUDY BIBLE

GRANT RICHISON

SAMUEL RIDOUT

DON ROBINSON

CHARLES J. ROLLS

HENRI ROSSIER

RUTH DEVOTIONALS - VARIOUS SOURCES - 100's of devotionals - Our Daily Bread, Today in the Word, etc

RAYMOND SAXE - RUTH SERMONS

SERMON BIBLE COMMENTARY

SERMONS BY VERSE

SERMON CENTRAL - Illustrations and Sermons (most have transcripts)

CHARLES SIMEON

CHUCK SMITH

HAMILTON SMITH

JAMES SMITH, 1856

SONGS RELATED TO RUTH and RUTH'S REDEEMER

SPEAKER'S COMMENTARY

R C SPROUL DEVOTIONALS RUTH

C H SPURGEON

RAY STEDMAN

I STEELE

JOHN STEVENSON

J B STONEY

RICHARD L. STRAUSS

CHUCK SWINDOLL

JOSEPH SUTCLIFFE

WILLIAM TAYLOR (1891)

JOE TEMPLE

THIRD MILLENNIUM STUDY NOTES BOOK OF RUTH

DEREK THOMAS Sermons 

GEOFF THOMAS

ANDREW THOMSON

TODAY IN THE WORD

T H TOLER

JOHN TRAPP

DANIEL WHEDON

WILLARD WINTER - about 50 pages

W T P WOLSTON

STEVE ZEISLER

SERMONS BY VERSE

A Famine in the Land! H. A. Hall, B. D. Ruth 1:1
A Gentle Heroine, a Gentile Convert Alexander Maclaren Ruth 1:1
All Judges are Representatives and Interpreters of the Law W.M. Statham Ruth 1:1
Family Names Wm. Braden. Ruth 1:1
Famine, the Consequence of Sin R. Bernard. Ruth 1:1
That the Book of Ruth J.R. Thomson Ruth 1:1
The Famine in Bethlehem . Cox, D. D. Ruth 1:1
The Transition from Judges to Ruth R. A. Watson, M. A. Ruth 1:1
There are Worse Famines than This W.M. Statham Ruth 1:1
A Family of Bethlehem J.R. Thomson Ruth 1:1, 2
Emigration J.R. Thomson Ruth 1:1, 2
Famine and Impoverishment J.R. Thomson Ruth 1:1, 2
Naomi is an Ancestral Pilgrim W.M. Statham Ruth 1:22; 2:1-3
Cowardly Emigration J. Cumming, D. D. Ruth 1:2
Elimelech an Exile R. A. Watson, M. A. Ruth 1:2
Lessons from the Conduct of Elimelech and Naomi H. Hughes, B.D. Ruth 1:2
Moab Doomed C. F. Hall. Ruth 1:2
Spiritual Advantages Sacrificed to Worldly Gain Bp. Oxeuden. Ruth 1:2
The Godly Oppressed, While the Wicked have Abundance E. Topsell. Ruth 1:2
The Wanderers S. H. Tyng, D. D. Ruth 1:2
Comfort in Bereavement R. Bernard. Ruth 1:3
Elimelech's Departure and Death John Hughes. Ruth 1:3
Out of One Sorrow into Another E. Topsell. Ruth 1:3
The Death of Elimelech R. Bernard. Ruth 1:3
Widowhood J.R. Thomson Ruth 1:3
Alternation of Shadow and Sunshine in Life W. Braden. Ruth 1:4
In the Country of Moab H. A. Hall, B. D. Ruth 1:4
Marriage J.R. Thomson Ruth 1:4
Sinful Marriages S. Cox, D. D. Ruth 1:4
A Foreign Land W.M. Statham Ruth 1:4, 5
Bereavement a Blessing H. A. Hall, B. D. Ruth 1:5
Double Desolation J.R. Thomson Ruth 1:5
Enormous Trials C. Ness. Ruth 1:5
A Woman of Character Joseph Ogle. Ruth 1:6
God's Dealings with His People R. Bernard. Ruth 1:6
Good News from the Far Country C. Ness. Ruth 1:6
Homeward Longings C. Ness. Ruth 1:6
Naomi's Undying Faith and Loyalty to Israel's God A. Thomson, D. D. Ruth 1:6
The Awakening S. H. Tyng, D. D. Ruth 1:6
Home Returning W.M. Statham Ruth 1:6, 7
The Promising Commencement S. H. Tyng, . D. D. Ruth 1:7
Behaviour in the Light of Death G. Lawson. Ruth 1:8
Benedictions W.M. Statham Ruth 1:8
Kindness J.R. Thomson Ruth 1:8
Kindness to the Departed T. Fuller, B. D. Ruth 1:8
Naomi's Prayer for Her Daughters-In-Law R. Bernard. Ruth 1:8
Showing Kindness to the Dead A. Thomson, D. D. Ruth 1:8
The Benedictions of Life W. M. Statham. Ruth 1:8
The Lord Knows Best What Others have Been to Us W.M. Statham Ruth 1:8
Rest in Marriage G. Lawson. Ruth 1:9
The Rest of Marriage C. Ness. Ruth 1:9
Promise and Purpose to be Allied C. Ness. Ruth 1:10
Promises and Purposes John Macgowan. Ruth 1:10
The Failure of Good Impulses J. Cumming. Ruth 1:10
Separation J.R. Thomson Ruth 1:10-14
Naomi's Parting Address G. Lawson. Ruth 1:11-13
A Good Word for Orpah R. A. Watson, M. A. Ruth 1:14
Orpah; Or, the Mere Professor Aubrey C. Price, B. A. Ruth 1:14
Orpah's Defection R. Bernhard. Ruth 1:14
Backsliding C. Ness. Ruth 1:15
Orpah John Hughes. Ruth 1:15
Orpah and Ruth Homilist Ruth 1:15
The Danger of Religious Indifference J. H. Norton. Ruth 1:15
The Painful Separation S. H. Tyng, D. D. Ruth 1:15
The Parting-Place H. A. Hall, B. D. Ruth 1:15
Unto Her People, and unto Her Gods H. A. Hall, B. D. Ruth 1:15
A Good Resolution Essex Remembrancer Ruth 1:16-17
Conduct of Orpah and Ruth Contrasted Charles M. Southgate. Ruth 1:16-17
Entreaty May Prove Too Earnest W.M. Statham Ruth 1:16, 17
Influence E. Biscombe. Ruth 1:16-17
Religion a Powerful Bond C. Ness. Ruth 1:16-17
Ruth and Naomi Sermons by the Monday Club Ruth 1:16-17
Ruth Deciding for God Spurgeon, Charles Haddon Ruth 1:16-17
Ruth the True-Hearted C. H. Payne, D. D. Ruth 1:16-17
Ruth: Mind, its Purposes and Powers Homilist Ruth 1:16-17
Ruth; Or, Decision for God Aubrey C. Price, B. A. Ruth 1:16-17
Ruth's Choice Charles M. Southgate. Ruth 1:16-17
Ruth's Decision F. Ellaby, B. A. Ruth 1:16-17
Ruth's Spiritual Affinity with Naomi A. Thomson, D. D. Ruth 1:16-17
Ruth's Trial and Decision A. Thomson, D. D. Ruth 1:16-17
The Faithful Choice S. H. Tyng, D. D. Ruth 1:16-17
The Influence of Friends S. Cooke, D. D. Ruth 1:16-17
The Noble Choice T. De Witt Talmage. Ruth 1:16-17
The Power of Christian Character   Ruth 1:16-17
True Decision S.H.Tyng, D. D. Ruth 1:16-17
Trueheartedness and the Tests of True-Heartedness E. H. Chapin, D. D. Ruth 1:16-17
Constancy J.R. Thomson Ruth 1:16-18
Benefit of a Thorough Decision A. Thomson, D. D. Ruth 1:18
Decision a Safeguard W.M. Taylor, D. D. Ruth 1:18
Moral Steadfastness W.M. Statham Ruth 1:18
Trust After Testing T. Fuller, B. D. Ruth 1:18
Constancy B. Bernard. Ruth 1:19
Here is the Commencement and Close of a Pilgrimage W.M. Statham Ruth 1:19
Never Seemed There a Sadder Contrast W.M. Statham Ruth 1:19
The Backslider's Return S. H. Tyng, D. D. Ruth 1:19
The Changes of Life W. M. Statham. Ruth 1:19
The Changes Wrought by Time Wm. Braden. Ruth 1:19
True Friendship C. Ness. Ruth 1:19
Heart Wounds Reopened J.R. Thomson Ruth 1:19-21
Naomi John Hughes. Ruth 1:20
Naomi's Error A. Thomson Ruth 1:20
No Bitterness in God's Dealings W. M. Taylor, D. D. Ruth 1:20
The Different Effects of Affliction Spurgeon, Charles Haddon Ruth 1:20
Unfinished Providences not to be Rashly Judged A. Thomson Ruth 1:20
Love Makes Life Full W.M. Statham Ruth 1:21
The Gleaner J.R. Thomson Ruth 1:22
The Young Convert S. H. Tyng, D. D. Ruth 1:22

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