Ruth
Overview
Based on the NKJV, David Guzik’s commentary on Ruth assumes the full trustworthiness and authority of Scripture, combining insights from scholars throughout the ages. Guzik provides clear exposition, designed to help Bible readers understand what the text says, and what it means. Calvary Chapel pastor Guzik forgoes formality and dives straight into the text—no lengthy introductions or extensive footnotes. Packed with helpful insights and context, the commentary examines the English text of the biblical book with limited reference to original languages, making it an ideal tool for lay people or anyone without language training.
Top Highlights
“This is a marvelous demonstration of what God can do through one poor woman who gets right with Him” (Ruth 4:14–16)
“Naomi’s return to Bethlehem, and the roots of David in Bethlehem, going back to Ruth and Boaz, are why Joseph and Mary had to go to Bethlehem to register in the census of Augustus (Luke 2:1–5). Ruth and Boaz are the reason why Jesus was born in Bethlehem!” (Ruth 4:17–22)
“Bethlehem was a rich agricultural area (the city name means ‘House of Bread’), but times were tough, so he went to the pagan land of Moab.” (Ruth 1:1)
“In the culture of that day, this was understood as an act of total submission.” (Ruth 3:2b–5)
“There comes a place in our following after God where it comes down to doing” (Ruth 1:14)
- Title: Ruth
- Author: David Guzik
- Series: David Guzik’s Commentaries on the Bible
- Publisher: David Guzik
- Print Publication Date: 2005
- Logos Release Date: 2014
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subject: Bible. O.T. Ruth › Commentaries
- Resource ID: LLS:GUZIKCOMM08RU
- Resource Type: Bible Commentary
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-02-16T01:00:09Z
