In this heart-to-heart wrap-up of our Bible Study Besties journey through Ruth, we reminisce on the powerful lessons we’ve gathered along the way. From rich analogies of the seed of hope and the beauty of a spiritual harvest, to the breathtaking love of God revealed on Boaz’s threshing floor, we celebrate God’s faithfulness on every page. We also unpack the fascinating history of the sandal exchange, explore the joyful ending of Ruth, and—most importantly—trace the lineage of Ruth and Boaz’s son all the way to King David, pointing directly to Jesus, our Redeemer. (Hot Tip: Don't skip those genealogies! They are proof of the faithfulness of God.) Join us as we rejoice in the God who weaves redemption into every generation.

HOMEWORK:

As we close the final chapter of Ruth, open Matthew 1 and trace the genealogy of Jesus. Seeing Boaz’s name there might spark an unexpected aha! of God’s perfect plan.

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In this episode, we explore how Boaz became the redeemer for Naomi and Ruth, and how this points us directly to Jesus Christ, our ultimate Redeemer. Just as Boaz paid the price to rescue Ruth, Christ shed His blood on the cross to buy us back from sin and death. We’ll dig into the biblical definition of a “redeemer” and trace the Hebrew word go’el through the Old Testament, uncovering its rich layers of meaning. Join us as we see how God’s redemption story weaves from Ruth all the way to the cross of Christ.

HOMEWORK:

1) In your Bible Study Besties journal, take time to pray and consider the impact of God's redemption in your life. Reflect on the

2) Recap the book of Ruth with "lessons learned." Ask yourself, what is the heart of the matter in this book? Note this in your Bible Study Besties journal, or in your Bible at the beginning of Ruth. These are the things you want to remember top of your head and top of your heart.

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Step onto the threshing floor in Ruth 3 and discover the powerful moment when Ruth asked Boaz to cover her with his “wings.” This biblical image of protection, provision, and covenant love points us beyond the story itself and toward the redeeming work of Jesus Christ. In this episode, we’ll explore what Ruth’s bold request meant in her culture, why Boaz’s response mattered, and how this passage deepens our understanding of God’s faithful care.

Learning to see Jesus in the Old Testament transforms how we read Scripture, and the book of Ruth gives us layer upon layer of foreshadowing in Boaz, the kinsman redeemer. Join us as we uncover how this short chapter carries a timeless invitation to rest under the wings of our true Redeemer.

HOMEWORK:

1) Read Ruth 4 in it's entirety

2) Read Ruth 4 slowly. Mark keywords.

3) Pay attention to how Boaz is a foreshadowing of Christ. Take notes in your Bible Study Bestie journal about what you are learning.

4) Look up the definition for Redeemer in a dictionary.

5) Using Bible Hub or Bible Gateway, look up other references for Redeemer from Genesis to Ruth.

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In Ruth 2, we meet Boaz—the kinsman redeemer who points us forward to Jesus. In the Bible, this is called a “type,” where a person or event foreshadows Christ. This episode explores how Boaz is a type of Christ, helping us see the gospel in Ruth and how the Old Testament consistently points to Jesus. Join us for a Christ-centered Bible study overview of Ruth 2 that reveals the Redeemer’s heart and deepens our understanding of biblical types.

HOMEWORK:

Read Ruth 3.

• First read the entire book in one sitting.
• Then slow down your reading 1) Mark you Keywords 2) Read with your Holy Imagination. 3) Read with your 5 senses
• Read with an eye for how Boaz foreshadows Jesus.
• Mark and meditate on the words REST and REDEEMER. Look up their definition in a Bible Dictionary.

In this episode, we step into the story of Naomi through the lens of holy imagination. When Naomi returned home empty, she didn’t hide her grief—she named her pain, called God “the Almighty,” and revealed a raw, honest faith in the midst of loss. Her story invites us to wrestle with the theology of suffering—holding together the reality of a painful world with the truth of an all-powerful God.

By engaging our holy imagination, we can see Naomi’s tears, feel her holy angst, and better understand how Scripture gives us permission to lament while still trusting God. This episode will encourage you to deepen your Bible study, explore biblical suffering, and grow in faith as you learn how holy imagination opens the door to knowing God in both joy and sorrow.

HOMEWORK:

Read Ruth 2 using all the tools we have previously talked about!

-Pray first.

-Mark keywords; (Click HERE or HERE for an example)

-Read with 5 Senses and Holy Imagination

-Make a list of everything you learn about Boaz.

In this interactive Bible Study podcast, we tackle your real questions about God’s Word—big or small, beginner or advanced. Whether you want to know how fight with the sword of the spirit, understand difficult verses, or what to do if you are bored , we dig into the truth with practical tools, solid theology, and encouraging insight. Join us in this bonus episode as we help you grow in confidence, deepen your understanding, and fall more in love with God’s Word. No question is too simple. No topic is off limits. It’s Bible Study, made personal.

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Kristina and Heather

Bring your Bible study to life with holy imagination! Learn how engaging your five senses can help you visualize Scripture—without changing its meaning. This episode shows you how to add sensory depth to your Bible study while staying true to the text. Bible study isn’t just reading—it’s experiencing. Learn to use holy imagination and your five senses to slow down, see the story, and let God’s Word sink deeper into your heart.

HOMEWORK:

1) Read Ruth 1 again using your Holy Imagination and 5 senses, especially related to Namoi’s emotions.

2) Write the word STOP when you take a pause to use your holy imagination.

3) Using your Holy Imagination and 5 senses, write down in your journal what Naomi may have been feeling.

4) Read Psalm 23 using your Holy Imagination and 5 senses. How does reading this way impact your heart and your soul?

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Want to uncover threads that weave the Bible together? In this episode of Bible Study Besties, we explore the powerful study method of marking repeated keywords. Highlighting keywords slows down your reading, helping you notice important details you may have previously missed. These repeated words often point to key themes—truths that appear in a single book and echo across the entire Word of God. These themes reveal God’s unified story from beginning to end. Grab your Bible pens or colored pencils, and join us as we gain confidence to study God's Word.

HOMEWORK:

1) Find where the town Bethlehem is mentioned beginning in Genesis and then throughout the Bible.

2) Trace Moab and Moabites throughout the Bible.

Reference your Study Bible, Bible Hub, Bible Gateway

Once you have completed your own study, read this article from Ligonier Ministries.