| Ruth: Poverty and Plenty: Four Studies for Individuals or Groups Contributor(s): Chester, Tim (Author) |
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ISBN: 1905564910 ISBN-13: 9781905564910 Publisher: Good Book Co OUR PRICE: $8.09 Product Type: Paperback Published: February 2008 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Studies - Old Testament - Historical Books - Religion | Biblical Studies - Bible Study Guides - Religion | Christian Ministry - Adult |
| Series: Good Book Guides |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 5.3" W x 8" (0.13 lbs) 40 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This woman from ancient times was no powerful princess - just a young, vulnerable widow, an impoverished outcast. The story records no famous events or places - just a struggling family facing hard times in a small, agricultural community occupied with their livelihoods and customs. But the hidden hand of God is at work in the lives of these ordinary people, and wonderfully at work in history. God transforms hardship from bitterness to joy; God's word liberates people to become a community filled with loving kindness towards outsiders; God's people reach out to their enemies. And most significantly, God's great plan, to send a promised savior King to redeem people of all nations, is being worked out. Like those in the story, we may be just ordinary people, unable to see how the events of our lives will turn out. But by encountering the God who works through the circumstances of life, we too can discover the God who can turn our 'poverty' to 'plenty' through Jesus Christ. |
Contributor Bio(s): Chester, Tim: - Tim Chester is a pastor at Grace Church, Boroughbridge, UK; a faculty member of Crosslands Training; and is the author of over 30 books. He has a PhD in theology and was previously Research and Policy Director for Tearfund UK. He has been an adjunct lecturer in missiology and reformed spirituality. Tim is married to Helen and has two daughters. |