RUTH 4 ‐ “Boaz Redeems Ruth”
The Chosen Key Word in this Chapter is "Redeem" it comes from the Hebrew Word "ga'al" which means "to redeem, to act as kinsman-deliverer." Boaz settles the matter publicly at the city gate, and Ruth's story ends up connected to Israel's future king. Welcome to Bible...
1 SAMUEL 1 ‐ “Hannah’s Prayer”
The Chosen Key Word in this Chapter is "Asked" it comes from the Hebrew Word "sha'al" which means "to ask, to request." A childless woman prays so silently that a priest assumes she must be drunk. Welcome to Bible Life Basics Chapter Reviews, I am Chris and this is 1...
RUTH 1 ‐ “Whither Thou Goest”
The Chosen Key Word in this Chapter is "Cleave" it comes from the Hebrew Word "dabaq" which means "to cling, to cleave to." A famine, three funerals, and one remarkable act of loyalty set this whole story in motion. Welcome to Bible Life Basics Chapter Reviews, I am...
RUTH 2 ‐ “Ruth Gleans in Boaz’s Field”
The Chosen Key Word in this Chapter is "Kindness" it comes from the Hebrew Word "chesed" which means "loyal, covenant kindness." Looking for a way to provide for herself and Naomi, Ruth happens to end up in exactly the right field. Welcome to Bible Life Basics Chapter...
RUTH 3 ‐ “Ruth at the Threshing Floor”
The Chosen Key Word in this Chapter is "Kinsman" it comes from the Hebrew Word "goel" which means "kinsman-redeemer." Naomi devises a bold plan to secure Ruth's future, and it all depends on one nighttime conversation. Welcome to Bible Life Basics Chapter Reviews, I...
JUDGES 20 ‐ “War Against Benjamin”
The Chosen Key Word in this Chapter is "Assembly" it comes from the Hebrew Word "qahal" which means "assembly, congregation." All of Israel unites against a single tribe, and the resulting war nearly wipes Benjamin out entirely. Welcome to Bible Life Basics Chapter...
JUDGES 21 ‐ “Every Man Did What Was Right in His Own Eyes”
The Chosen Key Word in this Chapter is "Right in his own eyes" it comes from the Hebrew Word "yashar" which means "right, straight, upright." Israel realizes their harsh vow has nearly erased an entire tribe, and scrambles to fix what they've done. Welcome to Bible...
JUDGES 18 ‐ “The Danites Migrate”
The Chosen Key Word in this Chapter is "Inheritance" it comes from the Hebrew Word "nachalah" which means "inheritance, possession." A whole tribe goes looking for new land, and along the way, steals Micah's entire religious setup. Welcome to Bible Life Basics Chapter...
JUDGES 19 ‐ “The Levite’s Concubine”
The Chosen Key Word in this Chapter is "Concubine" it comes from the Hebrew Word "pilegesh" which means "concubine." A Levite's journey home turns into one of the most horrifying accounts in the entire Bible. Welcome to Bible Life Basics Chapter Reviews, I am Chris...
JUDGES 16 ‐ “Samson and Delilah”
The Chosen Key Word in this Chapter is "Strength" it comes from the Hebrew Word "koach" which means "strength, power." The strongest man in Israel finally meets the one person who can bring him down. Welcome to Bible Life Basics Chapter Reviews, I am Chris and this is...