Tag Archives: redeemer

Meet the Worthys

Posted on April 23, 2026 by Pete

The connection popped immediately. Because I’m so observant? Could be. But not likely so early in the morning. Because the Spirit is illuminating? That’s what I’m going with. In Ruth 2, the God-breathed description of Boaz is translated in the … Continue reading →

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The Redeemer Who Redeems

Posted on April 20, 2017 by Pete

When’s a redeemer not a redeemer? When he is unable, or unwilling, to redeem. In ancient Israel it wasn’t enough just to have the right to redeem another’s land, but the next redeemer in line also needed to have the … Continue reading →

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A Serpent Lifted Up

Posted on October 2, 2015 by Pete

There are many word pictures used to describe Jesus. A Lamb, a Shepherd, a Lion. He is the Light, the Door, and the Vine. But I was reminded of one yesterday as I was studying John with a friend. We … Continue reading →

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At the Feet of My Redeemer

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Pete

To be sure, it’s not a custom that I know a lot about. But there’s something about the manner in which Ruth communicates her desire to be redeemed by Boaz that is intuitive. While Naomi’s instructions to Ruth might have … Continue reading →

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