#675: Ruth & Esther Summer Series – May 31, 2026
Narrative Lectionary Podcast • Post date: May 9, 2026
Ruth, Esther, and the Hidden Hand of God.
What happens when a story of radical loyalty meets a story of dangerous courage? In this special summer series introduction, hosts Ralph Jacobson and Catherine Schifferdecker open the books of Ruth and Esther, the only two biblical books named for women, and explore why these compact, powerful narratives deserve a place at the center of your preaching and teaching.
May 31, 2026 Week 1 Commentary on Ruth 1:1-22 with Kathryn Schifferdecker. June 7, 2026 Week 2 Commentary on Ruth 2:1-23 with Kathryn Schifferdecker. June 14, 2026 Week 3 Commentary on Ruth 3:1-18 with Kathryn Schifferdecker. June 21, 2026 Week 4 Commentary on Ruth 4:1-22 with Kathryn Schifferdecker. June 28, 2026 Week 5 Commentary on Esther 4:1-17 with Kathryn Schifferdecker. July 5, 2026 Week 6 Commentary on Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22, 29-32 with Kathryn Schifferdecker.Associated Commentary
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Commentary on Ruth 1:1-22
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