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Judges covers a dark time in Israel’s history, and the narrative often leaves the reader shocked at the actions of God’s people. In spite of Israel’s unfaithfulness, God remains faithful. He, not the leaders he raises up, is the hero of the story. Way helps the reader understand this perplexing text, using two interpretive questions: What is wrong with this picture? Where is God in this story? ...

Third, God’s faithfulness is expressed through Boaz’s benevolent actions toward Ruth (2:20). Selfless and generous actions, like bearing “each other’s burdens” and doing “good to all people, especially to … believers” (Gal. 6:2, 9–10), are often the tangible means of God’s presence in other people’s lives. Acts of love toward one another are how Christians can reflect God’s character (John 13:34–35; 1 John 4:12), and God may bless his people as they are a blessing to each other (see 2 Sam. 2:5–6;
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