The book of Ruth tells the tender story of two widows surviving during a season of famine. Their mutual respect, and their commitment to the God of Israel, provides a model for us all. Listen as our study in Ruth continues on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg! More
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God of the Ordinary
The book of Ruth must surely be one of the loveliest short stories ever written. Its four chapters contain a tale of purity, faithfulness, innocence, loyalty, duty and love, yet it is set in dark times. The concluding verse of the book of Judges, which comes immediately before Ruth in the Bible, tells us that, "In those days Israel had no King; everyone did as he saw fit." One commentator says, "The book of Judges teems with violent invasions, apostate religion, unchecked lawlessness, and tribal civil war." It is against this backdrop of strife and chaos that this story unfolds. Ordinary people in Bethlehem facing the everyday events of life; marriage, moving home, bereavement, family relationships... In all of this we are reminded that no matter how dark or dramatic the events of life appear to be, God still has His people and is still working out His purposes. It is in the humdrum and routine events of life that we discover God at work. If you have ever wondered if God really knows who or where you are or whether He could possibly be interested in you, you will find this series of studies to be particularly useful. Join Alistair Begg as he encourages us to look for God in the everyday ordinariness of our lives.Recent Broadcasts
Being a Wife - God's Way (Part 2 of 2)
We live in a generation that tends to make up its own rules about a woman’s role at home. So how do we take the biblical principles written two thousand years ago and apply this wisdom to vastly different times? Hear the answer on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg! More
Being a Wife - God's Way (Part 1 of 2)
When a wife becomes insecure about her role in marriage, the whole relationship can be at risk. On Truth For Life, Alistair Begg talks about marriage and the strategic purpose God has given to wives. More
The Baptism Debate (Part 2 of 2)
Does salvation occur through baptism? If so, where does Jesus fit in? If not, what purpose does baptism serve? On Truth For Life, Alistair Begg walks us through various theological beliefs surrounding baptism and points to Christ, the only one who can save us from sin. More
Son of Encouragement (Part 2 of 2)
In our individualistic society, more and more people are facing loneliness and discouragement. On Truth For Life, Alistair Begg reminds us that we need more people like Barnabas, a man who earned the name Son of Encouragement. More
