A commentary written by preachers for preachers, the Preacher’s Homiletic Commentary: Ruth is uniquely designed to foster the kind of biblical study that produces engaging and clear sermons. Walter Baxendale presents a section on preaching themes, which are organized topically, conceptually, and chronologically. Significant theological themes are also outlined for each section of the Bible, and homiletic notes are provided. This work ranks among the few Bible commentaries that remain practical and accessible without compromising scholarship, making it an integral part of sermon planning and preparation.
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“Notice (a) God’s judgments come in a very natural way. The wonted streams dry up possibly from very apparent causes—easy to understand, easy to explain. A drought or an inroad of the enemy may have caused this. But beyond natural causes, another reason—behind Nature, God. He turns a fruitful land into barrenness, because of the wickedness of them that dwell therein (Ps. 107:34).” (Page 9)
“Sin deprived angels of heaven, Adam of Paradise, Cain of his honour, Reuben of his birthright, thousands of the land of Canaan (R. Bernard). Now it deprives Israel of food.” (Page 8)
“The judges ruled, but every man did right in his own eyes (Judges 21:25). Religion corrupted, worship decayed, idolatry common; and here are the results.” (Page 8)
“A man and his wife should be like the two wheels of a chariot (Hindoo Proverb).” (Page 13)
“Life as it stands towards God influences life as it stands towards men.” (Page 8)