About the Book
Book: Ruth, Redeeming the Darkness
Author: Andrea Thom
Genre: Non-Fiction; Bible Study
Release Date: November, 2018
An in-depth, gospel-centered bible study on how Christ redeems even the worst forms of darkness lurking within and around us.
RUTH: Redeeming The Darkness uses God`s truth to touch our daily realities:
- Fractured relationships
- Processing feelings of bitterness, confusion, and doubt
- All-in Christianity
- Our response to the faithfulness and sovereignty of God
Have you ever felt like God has left you? Struggled with feelings of bitterness or doubt? Hopelessness? Ruth’s message is not presented as a five-point sermon, but as a spectacular, romantic drama. Its story woos us into relationship with its characters and storyline, yet is also true, living history. This workbook-style bible study approach tackles important life topics including fractured relationships, all-in Christianity, God`s faithful devotion, and rightly processing bitterness and doubt.
Ruth is unlike any other book of the bible because words like love story and theatrical are accurate descriptors of its text alongside being historical, and gospel-centred. She’s small enough in her four chapters to rest as a cute hardback on your coffee table, yet profound enough to explode hope and redemption into your darkest pain and everyday frustrations. It is not only magnificent because of its breath-taking storyline between a man and a woman, but because God sovereignly orchestrated and sealed it within the scriptural canon so that we can experience Him as the ultimate lover of our souls. Ultimately, Ruth conveys the love story of Christ coming to redeem His people. Christ is coming for you. The host has ripped your ticket for Ruth’s next performance and you’ll be sitting front row centre as His guest of honor. Come expectantly and settle into your seat prayerfully. The orchestra is cued, and the curtain is pulling back for Act 1…
Can God be kind and all-powerful when the world is filled with despair?
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My Review:
I am going to start this review with a confession and a promise to myself. The confession, first, I had no idea this was a Bible Study because I don't check to see what the books are about that I get for these tours and sometimes I am surprised and really am thrilled with the surprise and other times I am not really thrilled with the surprise. In this case, I am absolutely positively excited. Okay. now the promise, I will look to see what the book is about before receiving the book, Okay, maybe I will continue the same way I have been doing because I really like being surprised.
I haven't really started this study yet, because my review is due but I have read the book and the questions and can't wait to get started on the study. My pastor had a series of sermons that he preached in September on Ruth and it was really inspiring so I feel that this study will just enhance and refresh what I gained from his sermons. The personal questions if someone really applies them and truly wants to grow can help you do so. Some of the personal questions are what types of famines have you had in your life do to sin and who are the Moabites in your life and do you have anything that you need to surrender to God's control?
All throughout the book there are highlighted passages like this "We are not meant to escape the darkness because our chief aim is not earthly happiness. We are meant to submit to Christ in the midst of the darkness, so that our lives become channels of light in dark places." Just think how we could make the world a better place if we really understand this and lived it.
This book is written for a group study as it has group discussion questions as well as personal ones but I am going to study it on my own.
I can't wait to get started on this study so I will close this review and say I hope you all join with me and Naomi and tell Ruth, that her God will be our God.
I was given a complimentary copy by the author and Celebrate Lit. These opinions are my own.
Clink here to purchase https://www.amazon.com/Ruth-Redeeming-Darkness-Rising-Bible-ebook/dp/B07KNY7BTN/ref=sr_1_1?s=financial&ie=UTF8&qid=1543847096&sr=8-1&keywords=Book%3A+Ruth%2C+Redeeming+the+Darkness
My Review:
I am going to start this review with a confession and a promise to myself. The confession, first, I had no idea this was a Bible Study because I don't check to see what the books are about that I get for these tours and sometimes I am surprised and really am thrilled with the surprise and other times I am not really thrilled with the surprise. In this case, I am absolutely positively excited. Okay. now the promise, I will look to see what the book is about before receiving the book, Okay, maybe I will continue the same way I have been doing because I really like being surprised.
I haven't really started this study yet, because my review is due but I have read the book and the questions and can't wait to get started on the study. My pastor had a series of sermons that he preached in September on Ruth and it was really inspiring so I feel that this study will just enhance and refresh what I gained from his sermons. The personal questions if someone really applies them and truly wants to grow can help you do so. Some of the personal questions are what types of famines have you had in your life do to sin and who are the Moabites in your life and do you have anything that you need to surrender to God's control?
All throughout the book there are highlighted passages like this "We are not meant to escape the darkness because our chief aim is not earthly happiness. We are meant to submit to Christ in the midst of the darkness, so that our lives become channels of light in dark places." Just think how we could make the world a better place if we really understand this and lived it.
This book is written for a group study as it has group discussion questions as well as personal ones but I am going to study it on my own.
I can't wait to get started on this study so I will close this review and say I hope you all join with me and Naomi and tell Ruth, that her God will be our God.
I was given a complimentary copy by the author and Celebrate Lit. These opinions are my own.
Guest Post from Andrea
The Bible is not a book about God, it is God actually speaking! In fact, throughout history, Scripture is the primary and most trusted way that Christ reveals Himself to the world. Ever notice how our experiences become more powerful when understanding runs alongside the experience? A sports match is more exciting to watch when we know the rules of play. The theatre is more captivating when we comprehend the dialogue. Music can impact us more deeply when the sweep of the notes collide with lyrics that we actually grasp. The power of our experience of Jesus is connected to the depth of our understanding about who He actually is! No matter what you’re like or who you are, the same Jesus who spoke creation to life wants to speak life into your circumstances now through His Word. Pursuing biblical depth is not just reserved for the academically elite who are into that sort of thing. We consume food to survive, but we consume His Word to truly live! So grab some friends to join your Bible study journey because the pursuit of truth through His Word is essential, doable, and awesome. Come – just as you authentically are – and prepare to meet Jesus for who He actually is… Looking for a new Bible study series with FRESH commentary and RELIABLE gospel-focus? RUTH – REDEEMING THE DARKNESS Have you ever felt like God has left you? Struggled with feelings of bitterness or confusion? Hopelessness? Ruth – Redeeming The Darkness is an in-depth, gospel-centred bible study on how Christ redeems even the ugliest types of darkness that can lurk within and around us. The book is one of the most exquisitely written love stories ever penned. Words like love story, theatrical, and screenplay are accurate descriptors alongside historical, and gospel-centred. It’s small enough in its four chapters to rest as a cute hardback on your coffee table, yet profound enough to explode hope and redemption into your darkest pain and everyday frustrations. The book conveys the love story of Christ coming to redeem His people – now Christ is coming for YOU. The host has ripped your ticket for Ruth’s next performance and you’ll be sitting front row centre as His guest of honor. Come expectantly and settle into your seat prayerfully. The orchestra is cued, and the curtain is pulling back for Act 1… WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING “I have completed a lot of bible studies over the years, but few have grabbed my attention as quickly and held it as powerfully as ‘Ruth: Redeeming the Darkness’. Andrea guides the reader through the book of Ruth and takes them straight to the cross. This study will grow your appreciation for the Word of God, increase your competency in handling the Word of God, and bless your heart. It is my joy to recommend ‘Ruth: Redeeming the Darkness’ as a powerful tool to aid you in your study of God’s Word.” Bible study participant “Using beautifully descriptive, poetic language, Andrea does a masterful job of plumbing the depths of both the historical context and modern-day parallels and applications. Its message is both surprising and incredibly encouraging to those of us who find ourselves much like Ruth – pursuing ordinary lives in the midst of God’s great Love Story.” Bible study participant “As the vivid picture of Naomi reveals your own feelings of hopelessness, bitterness, and despair, you will be captivated by a love story that becomes your own.” Bible study participantRUTH’S EASY HOMEMADE HONEY-WHEAT BREAD (No Bread Machine Required)
| INGREDIENTS 2 cups warm water 2 cups whole wheat flour 1 tbsp active dry instant yeast 1 tsp salt 1/3 cup honey 1/3 cup vegetable oil 3-5 cups all-purpose flour |
Ø Dissolve yeast in warm water. Add honey, and stir well. Mix in whole wheat flour, salt, and vegetable oil. Work all-purpose flour in gradually. Ø Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead for at least 10 minutes. When dough is smooth and elastic, place it in an oiled bowl. Turn several times in the bowl to coat the surface of the dough. Cover with a damp cloth. Let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 45 minutes. Ø Punch down the dough. Shape into two loaves, and place into two greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pans. Allow to rise until dough is 1 to 1 1/2 inches above pans. Ø Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes. |
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Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Andrea is giving away a grand prize “Loving the Word” theme basket that includes a gorgeous writing journal with Scripture at the bottom of each lined page, 6 stunning magnetic book page markers,“Be still and know that I am God” Bible verse key chain, Highlighter/ Pink post-it note, Old Testament Bible Reading Checklist by LOVE the Word | LIVE the Word, & RUTH-Redeeming The Darkness Bible Memory Companion Sheet!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter. https://promosimple.com/ps/d62b/ruth-redeeming-the-darkness-celebration-tour-giveaway
1 comment:
Debbie, Thank you for your review!
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