Releasing October 6th!

RUTH Bible Study

Rediscover the Kindness of God

 

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While the book of Ruth is often hailed as a tender love story, a central theme of the book is

Kindness.

Unlike today’s view of kindness as someone who is helpful or good-natured, biblical kindness often involves deep, unending loyalty. Join Shadia on a captivating journey of kindness, from a barren land, to a barley field, to a bold betrothal . . .
– and finally, to a babe in a manger.

Testimonials

"This is the best Bible study I’ve done all year!"

Francine Rivers, international best-selling author

“Shadia is a gifted Bible teacher who engages both mind and heart, drawing readers into a deeper connection with God's Word. Her meticulous attention to detail and commitment to excellent biblical scholarship make RUTH: Rediscovering the Kindness of God a rich resource I wholeheartedly recommend for both individual or group study. More than that, it is a beautiful invitation to rediscover God's kindness for yourself in His unfolding story."

Kitty Allen, Senior Vice President, Culture & Organizational Development at Living on the Edge

“The wealth of God’s Word is infinite, and Shadia Hrichi’s ministry is a bona fide gift for those who love mining its treasure. Biblical Ruth may be familiar to you, but Shadia brings sound doctrine, enjoyable storytelling, and keen insight into the study of her life that offers application for each of our journeys.”

Shellie Rushing Tomlinson, co-host of Rocking It Grand podcast and author of Don’t Try to Pray Like Her

“Once again, Shadia Hrichi brings the Bible to life in soul-stirring ways. This peek inside Ruth is an invaluable treasure and has helped me more fully understand the God Who sees each of us. What beauty unfolds when faith-filled people yield to an almighty God!”

– Tara Johnson, award-winning author and speaker

“Shadia guided me from the dusty roads of Moab to the golden grain fields of Bethlehem in the footsteps of Naomi and Ruth. I felt I could hear Naomi’s bitter comments, smell the freshly cut barley, see hope rising in Ruth’s eyes, and even taste the wedding feast wine alongside Boaz and Ruth. Deeply rooted in Scripture through her thorough exegesis, Shadia is a delightful storyteller, made in the image of the True Storyteller. Your faith will swell and your hope will blossom when you let Shadia carry you to the heart of Jesus, Christ, Lord and Savior, Kinsman Redeemer and Heavenly Husband.”

– Stephanie Rousselle, founder and podcast host, Gospel Spice, author, Awaken Delight

A Note from the Author

Shadia Hrichi

This is the fifth book in my Behind the Seen series. Originally, I did not plan on writing a Bible study on Ruth. Not because I don’t love the story—I do! But, let’s face it, there are already a lot of studies written about her. Do we really need one more? But when my friend Francine Rivers sent me an email, encouraging me to continue writing studies highlighting the women in Christ’s lineage, I felt the Lord’s gentle nudge to step out in faith.

After studying Ruth’s story for over a year, I came to realize that perhaps no other story in the Bible captures the concept of my theme Behind the Seen like Ruth. With God’s sovereignty all but hidden in the written pages, yet clearly at work throughout the story, I’ve come to see Ruth in a whole new light.

Ruth is one of only two books in the Bible named after a woman, and the only book named after a foreign woman. And yet the story of Ruth is read in Jewish synagogues every year during Shavuot (the harvest festival). While the book of Ruth is often hailed as a tender love story, a central theme of the book is kindness. Unlike today’s view of kindness as someone who is helpful or good-natured, biblical kindness often involves deep, unending loyalty.

Friend, I invite you to come with me on a captivating journey of kindness: from a barren land, to a barley field, to a bold betrothal, and finally, to a babe in a manger. Are you ready? Let’s rediscover the kindness of God.

Your sister in Christ,

Shadia

“But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy . . .”

Titus 3:4–5

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