Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Ruth 4:17

Every day, we’re faced with choices—some small, some life-changing. This 5-day Bible reading plan explores how God works through our decisions, even in the middle of pain, uncertainty, and loss. Through stories of grief turned to joy and ordinary moments transformed by faith, you’ll be reminded that God sees you, chooses you, and invites you into something greater than you imagined.

You are never more like Jesus than when you cross cultures to serve others. That is because Jesus crossed the greatest cultural gulf ever when He voluntarily left His heavenly throne and took on human form to meet our greatest need. During His season on earth, Jesus made a point of crossing borders with His disciples to serve people of other cultures. Before leaving earth He instructed His followers to go and disciple all peoples. This study is designed especially for those on short-term trips across cultural boundaries. Commit to framing each day with Scripture and spending regular time with your Redeemer. Observe the people you have come to serve—and those who are already there serving for the long term. Trust your Redeemer to work in you and through you on this trip. You are going to have an amazing journey!

The story of Ruth and her mother-in-law, Naomi, is one of love, hope and redemption. Through a series of challenging circumstances, these women found the need to relocate to a faraway land. This story is one repeating itself throughout the world today. Whether we are the ones on the move or those welcoming new neighbors, how will we allow God’s providence to work in our lives and those around us?

In the midst of hurts, challenges of subservient status, insecurities, and longing for love and acceptance, the Women of the Bible reveal the current quandaries of today’s women. Separated by ages past, their emotions were real and their ordeals just as relevant now. As in the author’s life, let the Women of the Bible bring you to a place of healing, encouragement, self-examination, and affirmation of God’s love for you.

The Bible begins with, “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was formless and empty.” But clearly, that was not a problem for God. He merely spoke and the emptiness was filled with life, beauty, and purpose. This gives us hope that God will do his best work in the emptiness of our own lives. Let’s pray and ask him to fill up our emptiness.

In a world full of struggle and disappointment, each one of us will wrestle with bitterness at one time or another. But left unchecked, bitterness is a destructive poison that steals our joy and the joy of those around us. Pastor and counselor Stephen Viars shows us how to process bitterness biblically and effectively, so that we move from life's greatest hurts to a life filled with joy.

What does honoring parents look like when we’re adults? Is it even possible in our fragmented world? How does God expect us to honor our parents when, sometimes, distance seems a wiser option? We’ll look at Scripture, with a focus on the Ruth and Naomi story, to discover how we can follow God’s command – even when it’s impossible in our own strength.

No one wants to hear “no” from God. Some nos are smaller, their pain short-lived; others are huge, their consequences life-altering. We may face doubt, discouragement, and depression. This plan will help you find courage to step into a different life than the one you had planned, discovering that when God says, “no,” your story isn’t over.

Our world has taken a joyful event and turned it into a frenzy of materialism and exhaustion. God never planned it that way. The birth of Jesus was meant to bring love to the lonely, hope to the hurting, and peace to the weary. Reclaim the joy of Jesus this holiday season!

Ruth is the story of a brave and humble woman. It is also the story of death, immigration, poverty, bitterness, and loneliness. Through it all the sovereignty of God brings about His purposes as He moves the narrative from death to life, barrenness to fruitfulness, cursing to blessing, bitterness to worship, loneliness to community, and frustration to answered prayer. In the end, Ruth and her story point us to Jesus.

Are you struggling with loneliness? Being lonely can detrimentally impact your physical and mental health, wreaking havoc on everything it touches. It’s easy to slowly succumb to the impacts of feeling disconnected and isolated. This 7-day plan will bring you through an interactive journey of unpacking loneliness while awakening your heart through a new look at the story of Ruth and the beautiful reminder of God’s Word. You’re never alone.

Do you ever wish you could have a do-over? Are you looking for an opportunity to start fresh and create a new trajectory for your life? If so, then the Book of Ruth is a story for you. Over the next 7 days, we’ll explore this incredibly honest and inspiring story of two women who overcame incredible tragedy and changed the story of God’s people forever.

Read the stories of 7 people in the Bible who could have given up but didn’t. They were called with a purpose and persevered through difficulties and trials. They were people just like you and me! God wants you to know that whatever you are going through, don’t give up. He is using you for something good!

Perhaps one of the most impressive short stories of all time, the book of Ruth is an account of God’s redeeming love. The book of Ruth is a fantastic story of how God uses the lives of ordinary people to work His sovereign will. With beautiful allegories of Christ’s love and sacrifice for His people, we are shown the lengths God goes to redeem His children.

What is enduring faith? It's characterized by a deep trust and commitment that persists, even in the face of adversity or uncertainty. Having enduring faith can provide strength, guidance, and hope during life's trials and tribulations. In this 7 day plan you will read stories of steadfast and unwavering faith in God and will inspire you to live out your faith with endurance and keep your eyes fixed on Jesus.

Come join us for this 7-day walk through the book of Ruth which will challenge men to walk with integrity, be faithful to their commitments, and trust that God is at work, even when we cannot see it! Written by J.R. Hudberg.

Biola University's Center for Christianity, Culture & the Arts is pleased to share the annual Advent Project, a daily devotional series celebrating the beauty and meaning of the Advent season through art, music, poetry, prayer, Scripture, and written devotions. The project starts on the first day of Advent and continues through Epiphany. Our goal is to help individuals quiet their hearts and enter into a daily routine of worship and reflection during this meaningful but often hectic season. Our prayer is that the project will help ground you in the unsurpassable beauty, mystery and miracle of the Word made flesh.

Discover God's transformative power in the seemingly mundane life of this courageous, Biblical woman whose faithful submission, despite a life filled with setbacks, temptations and all odds stacked against her, leads to a legacy.

Life can be full of hard times. Pain. Waiting. Loss. Failure. But the gospel shows us that God is never done with us. Through Jesus, broken things can be healed; lost causes can be redeemed; and even death can be defeated. In this plan, Pastor Mawuli Tsikata looks at real stories in the Bible where God stepped in. Each day will point to Jesus—the true and better turnaround we all need.

No one knows the feeling of abandonment more than Ruth and Naomi. Their story begins with the worst—death, famine, and poverty. But the book of Ruth doesn’t end with despair. The story brims with hope because God works on behalf of the two widows in ways they least expect. In this 7-part series, Bianca Juárez teaches through Ruth to show how God moves behind the scenes in our lives. On the surface, this book tells the story of two widows and a kind landowner. Even more, it teaches us about God’s faithfulness, love, and providence.

Have you ever felt like you don’t belong, unseen, or uncertain about where your story is headed? In this 7-day study through the Book of Ruth, we’ll walk together through the story of a woman who left behind everything familiar—and discovered a God who redeems and provides beyond anything she could imagine. Our Good Father’s heart towards Ruth is also His heart for you: consistent, kind, and never far off. There is redemption waiting in every chapter of your life

As competitors, we often idolize sports professionals we aspire to be like. These figures usually represent the best in their sport and we hold them in high regard. But as Christians, we must look to the Bible to find men and women who gave their all on God’s Team. This eight-day plan outlines members of God’s Dream Team and lessons they teach us about walking with Jesus every day.

This holiday season, gather around the fireplace and listen to the ancient Christmas story of two real women named Ruth and Naomi. You'll be challenged and encouraged to spot God's sovereign activity behind the tragedy, romance, and warmth of the book of Ruth.

In Her Children Arise, explore the Bible through the lens of a mother as we delve into the stories of moms in scripture such as Jochebed, Hagar, Rahab, Bathsheba and more! Whether we are in the desert or on the bank of the Nile, a queen or foreigner in a new land, God meets us mothers exactly where we are and equips us to raise His most precious gifts.

Wealthy Women Prosper, by BWFwoman for manifestHERdaily takes you deeper into the "how" behind becoming a wealthy woman, what a wealthy life looks like, & how to access limitless supply. Prepare yourself to walk boldly into wealth, which is a part of your divine inheritance as a child of God. This plan focuses on the truth about prosperity and the Word of God for you.