Preaching the Word - Judges and Ruth Discipleship Christ’s Call to Reform the

Christ’s Call to Reform the Church admonishes the church today to learn from the mistakes God’s people have made in the past

Gordon McConville is Professor of O

While his primary aim is to show how "kingdom" is fundamental to Isaiah when understood within its Old Testament context

he tells her the story of a great King and His subjects who enjoyed wonderful times together—until the people rebelled against the King and drank from a forbidden well

that your life might find its fullest meaning as you adorn the gospel of Christ

Preaching the Word - Judges and Ruth Discipleship Christ’s Call to Reform theAbout Judges and Ruth The book of Judges powerfully demonstrates the chaos that can arise when sin reigns in peoples hearts. In contrast, the book of Ruth offers a message of redemption and hope following disorder. Set in a time when everyone did what was right in his own eyes, both books work together to highlight Gods faithfulness in the midst of Israel's disobedience. Exploring the stories of figures such as Gideon, Samson, Naomi, and Ruth, this