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Commentary on Ruth 1:1-18
https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/ordinary-31-2/commentary-on-ruth-11-18-3People are often surprised to find that the words from Ruth 1:16b-17, often heard at weddings, are not about the joys of beginning a new life together. Instead these words are an affirmation of Ruth’s (...)
Commentary on Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17
https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/ordinary-32-2/commentary-on-ruth-31-5-413-17-3By the time the reader gets to these passages, she knows that the characters in this story are beyond reproach. Naomi shares her wisdom with Ruth. Ruth follows Naomi’s sage advice. Naomi blesses Boaz. Boaz (...)