MacArthur Bible Studies: Ruth & Esther

by John F. MacArthur

Publisher:

W Publishing

, 2000

Overview

When it comes to heroes and sheroes, Ruth and Esther are unmatched in the course of history. Facing poverty, social rejection, personal danger, and even death, they show us how God often directly intervenes in the lives of his faithful people. Two stories of faith, bravery, and hope that help us believe that God is real, he is alive, he protects and guides us.

Contents

Top Highlights

“Esther and Exodus both chronicle how vigorously foreign powers tried to eliminate the Jewish race and how God sovereignly preserved His people in accordance with His covenant promise to Abraham of around 2100–2075 b.c. (Genesis 12:1–3; 17:1–8). As a result of God’s prevailing, Esther 9–10 records the beginning of Purim—a new annual festival in the twelfth month (February–March) to celebrate the nation’s survival. Purim became one of two festivals given outside of the Mosaic legislation that are still celebrated by Jews. Hanukkah, or the Festival of Lights, is the other (see John 10:22).” (Page 46)

“Fourth, was not marriage to a Moabitess strictly forbidden by the law?” (Page 4)

“Jewish tradition credits Samuel as the author of this book, which is plausible since he did not die until after he had anointed David as God’s chosen king (1 Samuel 16:6–13; 25:1).” (Page 1)

“Along with Song of Solomon, Esther, Ecclesiastes, and Lamentations, Ruth stands with the Old Testament books of the Megilloth or ‘five scrolls.’ Rabbis read these books in the synagogue on five special occasions during the year— Ruth being read at Pentecost due to the harvest scenes of Ruth 2–3.” (Page 2)

“Because of Moab’s idolatrous worship of Chemosh (1 Kings 11:7, 33; 2 Kings 23:13) and its opposition to Israel, God cursed Moab (Isaiah 15–16; Jeremiah 48; Ezekiel 25:8–11; Amos 2:1–3).” (Page 2)

Product Details

• Title: Ruth & Esther: Women of Faith, Bravery, and Hope
• Author: John F. MacArthur
• Series: MacArthur Bible Studies
• Publisher: W Publishing
• Print Publication Date: 2000
• Logos Release Date: 2003
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Bible › Study
• ISBNs: 9781418505295, 1418505293
• Resource ID: LLS:53.10.52
• Resource Type: Bible Commentary
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-12-13T19:30:47Z

About John F. MacArthur

John MacArthur (b. 1939) is a Calvinist theologian, author, editor, and teacher. He is a popular conference speaker and the president of both The Master's College and The Master's Seminary. He has also served as pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California since 1969. Best known for his expository exegesis of the Bible, Logos has collected more than 3,000 of his sermons in the John MacArthur Sermon Archive and offers the complete MacArthur New Testament Commentary.

MacArthur’s pulpit ministry extends around the globe through his media ministry, Grace to You. In addition to producing daily radio programs for nearly 2,000 English and Spanish radio outlets worldwide, Grace to You distributes books, software, and CDs by John MacArthur. He has written hundreds of books and study guides, including the bestselling John MacArthur Essential Bible Study Library and the MacArthur Study Bible. He is also the author of notable titles like Different by Design and Twelve Ordinary Men.