On Thursday, January 12, we continue our journey through the book of Ruth this Epiphany season. Today’s reading is: Ruth 2:14-16 Why might Boaz give these directions to his reapers regarding leaving barley on the ground? Why would the reapers’ behavior be extraordinary in their society.
On Wednesday, January 11, we continue our journey through the book of Ruth this Epiphany season. Today’s reading is: Ruth 2:8-13 For what reason might Boaz treat Ruth with preference? Why is Ruth’s not being Boaz’ servant important to the narrative?
On Tuesday, January 10, we continue our journey through the book of Ruth this Epiphany season. Today’s reading is: Ruth 2:1-7 Why would Ruth glean in the fields behind the reapers? What is the importance of Boaz being related to Elimelech?
On Monday, January 9, we continue our journey through the book of Ruth this Epiphany season. Today’s reading is: Ruth 1:19-22 Why might Naomi change her name to Mara? What does a new name signify to her and those in her community? How does that impact us today as we live our faith?
On Saturday, January 7, we continue our journey through the book of Ruth this Epiphany season. Today’s reading is: Ruth 1:15-18 Why might Naomi press Ruth to return home, even after she says she will stay? How does that impact us today as we live our faith?