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“So Boaz Took Ruth”

July 15, 2025
Ruth—a poor, widowed foreigner—secretly approached Boaz as her kinsman-redeemer. It was a risky and potentially dangerous plan. Find out how this highly respected man responded to Ruth’s unusual proposal. Listen to Truth For Life with Alistair Begg.


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References: Ruth 4:1-13

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God of the Ordinary: A Study in the Book of Ruth

By: Alistair Begg


God of the Ordinary is a six-week, verse-by-verse Bible study in the book of Ruth. This six-session study was designed for small groups, and it’s paired with video teaching from Alistair. The study booklet includes questions to prompt group discussion and each of the six lessons includes a code that links to a teaching video.


Throughout this study, readers will examine the heartwarming story of a widow and her faithful daughter-in-law. They’ll find that in both dark, difficult moments and simple, mundane life rhythms, God’s loving hand is at work.

Past Episodes

There are times when we can’t see beyond the next move, yet we have to trust God and step out in faith. Ruth’s approach to Boaz is an example of this. On Truth For Life, Alistair Begg explains how Boaz’s response foreshadows that of our ultimate kinsman-redeemer.
July 14, 2025
How are Christians supposed to respond to the devil? Fight him? Flee from him? Ignore him? Examine the Evil One’s identity, strategy, and destiny, and learn from the apostle Peter how to actively resist him. Listen to Truth For Life with Alistair Begg.
July 12, 2025
Naomi and Ruth devised a plan to seek Boaz as their kinsman-redeemer—but it wasn’t exactly rock-solid or risk-free! How do we find balance between careful planning and trusting God’s providence? Alistair Begg explores the answer on Truth For Life.
July 11, 2025
Most of us have said or done things we regret. If this describes you, take heart, because God uses even our wrong choices for our ultimate good—and for His glory. Learn more as we continue the story of Ruth and Boaz on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg.
July 10, 2025
Scripture teaches that God “is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think.” See this truth in action in Ruth’s story. On Truth For Life, Alistair Begg points out how an invisible God became visible as Ruth gleaned barley in Boaz’s field.
July 9, 2025
People often refer to chance encounters or coincidences—but is that what they really are? Learn how a seemingly fortunate event in Ruth’s life gives evidence of God’s presence and providential care. That’s our focus on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg.
July 8, 2025
Ruth was a widowed Moabitess living in a foreign land and caring for her poor mother-in-law. She played a crucial role in God’s plan—but did she realize it at the time? On Truth For Life, Alistair Begg examines Ruth’s circumstances and God’s provision.
July 7, 2025
Scripture is clear that demonic forces are active in the world. So is it possible for a genuine Christian to be demon possessed? What is the believer’s defense strategy? Explore the answers to these questions and more on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. Selected Scriptures
July 5, 2025
A bleak outlook can be defeating. Ruth may have felt that way—a poor widow in a foreign land with no one to protect and provide for her and her mother-in-law. Yet she responded with faith and action. Hear her story on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg.
July 4, 2025
Social media can help us stay connected, but the remarkable pictures can also leave us feeling ordinary. That doesn’t mean we’re insignificant, though! On Truth For Life, Alistair Begg points out how God uses regular people and events for extraordinary purposes.
July 3, 2025

About Truth For Life

Truth For Life distributes the unique, expositional Bible teaching of Alistair Begg. Studying God’s Word each day, verse by verse, is the hallmark of this ministry. In a desire to share the good news of the Gospel without cost as a barrier, the entire teaching archive is available for free download and resources are available at cost with no markup.

About Alistair Begg

Alistair Begg has been in pastoral ministry since 1975. Following graduation from The London School of Theology, he served eight years in Scotland at both Charlotte Chapel in Edinburgh and Hamilton Baptist Church. In 1983, he became the senior pastor at Parkside Church near Cleveland, Ohio. He has written several books and is heard daily and weekly on the radio program, Truth For Life. The teaching on Truth For Life stems from the week by week Bible teaching at Parkside Church. He and his wife, Susan, were married in 1975 and they have three grown children.

Contact Truth For Life with Alistair Begg

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