{"id":25465,"date":"2026-04-07T08:27:15","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T08:27:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/biblelon.com\/?p=25465"},"modified":"2026-04-07T08:27:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T08:27:15","slug":"april-7th-chronological-bible-readings-chronological-bible-blog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/biblelon.com\/?p=25465","title":{"rendered":"April 7th Chronological Bible Readings \u2013 Chronological Bible Blog"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em\"><strong>Ruth 1:1-4:12<\/strong><\/span><br \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em\">~ Click here to read today\u2019s Scripture on Bible Gateway ~<\/span><\/em><br \/><span style=\"color: black\"><em>~ Listen to today\u2019s Scripture with <\/em><em>The ESV Bible<\/em><\/span> ~<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em\">Today we are starting up \u2013 and tomorrow finishing \u2013 the wonderful book of Ruth and then moving into First Samuel. The book of Ruth is a wonderful look at faithful love in human relationships, and in a family in particular. I like how the NIV Study Bible describes this book \u2013 \u201cThe book of Ruth is a Hebrew short story, told with consummate skill. Among historical narratives in Scripture it is unexcelled in its compactness, vividness, warmth, beauty, and dramatic effectiveness \u2013 an exquisitely wrought jewel of Hebrew narrative art.\u201d I hope you are ready for this jewel!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em\"><strong>Ruth<\/strong><br \/><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Author<\/span>: Unknown<br \/><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Date<\/span>: During the time of the Judges<br \/><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Content<\/span>: The book of Ruth portrays another side to the chaotic time of the judges. In it there is a welcome relief from the bloodshed and mayhem that seemed to engulf the land because of Israel\u2019s sin. It is the story of Ruth, who decided to stay with her mother-in-law, Naomi, after tragedy struck that unfortunate woman. God returned good to Ruth in the form of a husband (Boaz) and a child, and also to Naomi in the form of grandchildren. From this family, eventually, came David the king.<br \/><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Theme<\/span>: The central point of this book is that even in times of crisis and despair, life may be lived according to the precepts of God and that God abundantly blesses those who do so live. The fundamental values of love, faith, trust, and goodness are greater than the hatred and violence of men, and continue from generation to generation as a light to guide those who look for the true meaning of life. <em>(Above commentary is from Tyndale Publishers \u201cThe One Year Bible Companion\u201d pp. 4-5)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em\">More commentary on Ruth is at these 3 links \u2013 <\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em\">https:\/\/bible.org\/page.php?page_id=888<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em\">https:\/\/bible.org\/page.php?page_id=952<\/span> <br \/><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em\">https:\/\/bible.org\/page.php?page_id=1292<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em\"><strong>Bible Project:<\/strong> Here is a terrific video overview of the book of Ruth!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em\">Today in Ruth chapter 1 verses 16 &amp; 17 we will read these beautiful words of Ruth to her mother-in-law Naomi, whose husband &amp; two sons had died \u2013 <em>\u201cRuth replied, \u201cDon\u2019t urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God. Where you die I will die, and there I will be buried. May the LORD deal with me, be it ever so severely, if anything but death separates you and me.\u201d<\/em> How\u2019s that for love &amp; commitment! Can you imagine saying these words to someone in your life today? I pray that each of us have this type of love &amp; commitment for our families \u2013 or that we will have this in the future with our families. It seems like nowadays families are getting more and more distanced from one another \u2013 separated sometimes by geography and I think oftentimes by individualism or other selfish reasons. Perhaps each of us can learn something from Ruth and her dedication to her mother-in-law Naomi about what family love &amp; commitment could and should really look like?<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em\">In today\u2019s readings in Ruth we are introduced to the incredible man, Boaz, who is really a \u201ctype\u201d of Christ figure. Also in chapter 4 verse 16 the name of David is first mentioned in the Bible! It is awesome to read today how David descended from Ruth, and of course ultimately Jesus descended from Ruth! Today in Ruth chapter 2 verse 10 we read \u2013 <em>\u201cRuth fell at his feet and thanked him warmly. \u201cWhy are you being so kind to me?\u201d she asked. \u201cI am only a foreigner.\u201d\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em\">And in chapter 3 verse 15 today we read \u2013<em> \u201cBoaz also said to her, \u201cBring your cloak and spread it out.\u201d He measured out six scoops of barley into the cloak and helped her put it on her back. Then Boaz returned to the town.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em\"><strong>Worship Video:<\/strong> Today\u2019s readings in Ruth reminded me of the song \u201cI will Follow\u201d by Chris Tomlin:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em\">Are you following God?\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em\">Click here and follow Him!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em\"><strong>Please join us in memorizing and meditating on a verse of Scripture today:<\/strong> <em>\u201cBut Ruth replied, \u201cDon\u2019t urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God.\u201d<\/em>\u00a0 Ruth 1:16 NIV<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em\"><strong>Prayer Point:<\/strong> Pray that you have or will have the same time of strong family connection and love that Ruth had for Naomi. Pray that you will stick with your family even during hard times. Pray that your family belongs or will belong to God.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em\"><strong>Comments from You:<\/strong>\u00a0 What verses or insights stand out to you in today\u2019s readings?\u00a0 Please post up by clicking on the \u201cComments\u201d link below!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em\">God bless,<br \/>Mike<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em\">p.s. Download our monthly Small Group study notes for our Chronological Bible readings at this link.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em\">p.s. #2 \u2013 Download a schedule of our Chronological Bible readings for the year in PDF format at this link.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em\">p.s. #3 \u2013 I would greatly appreciate it if you would pray for this Chronological Bible Blog ministry today! Please also consider partnering with us by financially supporting this ministry. Thank you!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ruth 1:1-4:12~ Click here to read today\u2019s Scripture on Bible Gateway ~~ Listen to today\u2019s Scripture with The ESV Bible ~ Today we are starting up \u2013 and tomorrow finishing \u2013 the wonderful book of Ruth and then moving into First Samuel. 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