A sermon on finding meaning in the Book of Ruth, based on Ruth 3:1-9 (Proper 27B). Introduction The Book of Ruth is story about the harvest. A fortnight ago, we heard about Naomi’s husband taking them away during difficult times: ‘the grass is always greener somewhere else’. Last week, we heard that Naomi, embittered by …
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In Desperate Need
A story of endurance and faith in desperate times, based on 1 Kings 17:8-24 (Proper 27B or Proper 5C). The Story Elijah the prophet has told Ahab the wicked King that there will be no rain or dew in Israel, because “Ahab … did more to arouse the anger of the Lord … than did all the kings …
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