Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Ruth 1

This devotion (taken from the Book of Ruth) will equip you with biblical truths, and guide you to practice it daily as you continue your walk of faith in Christ.

The story of Ruth served as a light in the dark times of Judges. Naomi selflessly put aside her needs and planned for Ruth’s future. Ruth, however, put her destiny at stake by choosing commitment over comfort. And last, Boaz faithfully rescued these two utterly defenseless widows. These characters together reflect God’s perpetual faithfulness to His people, encouraging us to always trust in Him regardless of the circumstances.

This is a 4 day challenge to read the 4 chapters in the book of Ruth - a great love story in the Bible. Ruth will challenge your understanding of relationships and enable you to see the beauty of God's redemptive love. Bible challenges go beyond reading; as we share our understanding with each other, so as you read, hash tag #RuthChallenge via twitter to share your points. Bible Challenge MOTTO: The Bible is JUICY. The Bible is LIFE. The Bible is for YOU!

Throughout the Bible, God uses ordinary women to do great things for His kingdom. Ruth is perhaps the best known of these bold women of faith. In this 4-day study, you will walk through Ruth’s story to gain a picture of Christian devotion, generosity, and prayer.

Whether you suffer from anxiety yourself or live alongside someone who struggles, you know the challenges. Management of our anxiety sometimes requires help outside ourselves and always requires the intervention of a loving and all-knowing God. Jesus himself comes to us as a companion in anxiety, keeping company with us in everything that’s hard as we wait for shades of light to break through.

This video series tells the stories of some of the great women in the Bible. Through these stories you will see that they are women whom God used to carry out his will and who had important roles in his salvation plan for the world.   

We hope these five devotions from Eugene Peterson take your mind and heart wherever they may go, as you never know what the Spirit will use to encourage or challenge or comfort. You might choose to use the reflective questions at the end of each devotional to form your own prayer for the day—certainly not as an ending point but rather as a beginning for the arrivals that await you.

Our lives are filled with relationships, and we were created to be in close community with others. This five-day journey help us understand that as we depend on Christ to do within us that which we cannot do on our own, we (and our relationships) will be strengthened and filled with the fruit of the Spirit.

Ruth is widely considered one of the greatest love stories in all antiquity. But this OG chick-flick is not a sappy tear-jerker nor a bubble-gum romance. There is real depth here. Through the Word walks you through each chapter of Ruth with clear and concise audio that will help you follow the drama and uncover the subtle beauty of this classic story. Kris Langham guides us through Romance & Redemption.

In a world of social media and cable news outlets, we’re often more concerned with our outer image than our inner make up. You can look good on the outside without being good on the inside. If you long to commit yourself to the content of your character, join James Merritt for a look at five traits that form the bedrock of a godly life and a good society.

Overcome apathy, pain, and the past so you can embrace your identity, destiny, and calling in this five-day reading plan from Ebony S. Small.

Ruth is all about Jesus! This 5-day plan will walk you through the book of Ruth by reading just a chapter a day. Each day is accompanied by a short devotional and video that explains what’s happening and shows you how each part of the story points to Jesus and his Gospel.

The story of Ruth is one filled with loss, hope, fear, courage, love, and faith. Through every twist and turn, Ruth and Naomi never lost faith that God was in control, that he in fact was going before them and He knew the bigger picture for their lives. No matter what you’re facing at the moment, our hope is that through the story of Ruth you’ll find strength, and encouragement.

No matter your age or stage, every daughter-in-law and mother-in-law needs help navigating their relationship sometimes. Whether the struggle is one of feeling unseen, unheard, or unvalued, authors and in-laws Barbara and Stacy Reaoch have been there, and as they’ve put the Bible’s wisdom to practice over the years, they’ve found that the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law really can thrive in the midst of difficulty.

The story of Naomi and Ruth is well-known and greatly loved. But the brevity and familiarity of this beautiful story of redemption can cause us to pass over the themes of loss, trauma, and restoration too quickly. On this plan, you will discover how the experience of great loss changes us and affects our views of God and the unexpected ways that God can express his care and provision.

BibleProject designed this plan to help individuals, families, and groups reflect on the biblical concept of love. We'll look at the Hebrew and Greek words for love, unpack biblical love stories, and apply their wisdom to modern romantic love. Choose this plan to learn more about the ways humans can love each other as God designed and look to Jesus as the ultimate example of loyal, unending love.

The 'THRIVE' Devotional Series is a guide to living and thriving in God's Purpose. The 'Skills To Thrive' focuses on getting equipped with the right skills and learning you need to walk in God's purpose for your life.

Every year, millions of people are forced to flee from their homes. These people end up in horrible situations that require a tremendous amount of strength and courage to face. We want to reflect on what the Bible tells us about refugees. Let this devotional series be a reminder that all of us are, ultimately, on our way home.

Our Jewish brethren celebrate Shavuot, the giving of the Torah, and their Feast of Firstfruits, every spring. (Ex 34:22) They study and meditate on the Book of Ruth. Let’s do likewise and meet with the Lord of the harvest.

There are so many incredible women of faith in the bible, and there is so much wisdom and inspiration that we can glean from their stories. This devotional follows five incredible women who were part of the lineage of Jesus Christ, showing us the faithfulness of God from generation to generation. 💖

2 Timothy 1:7 tells us that “God has not given us a spirit of fear.” A powerful truth, but not one that is easy to walk in. Sometimes it seems like fear is stalking us, just waiting to take control of our lives. We don’t have to live this way. This week-long devotional from Seacoast Church will encourage you to stand firm in the face of fear. Through God’s power and his promises to us, we can learn what it means to be Fearless.

We’re all part of God’s global community, whether it’s in your neighborhood or across the world. Be inspired as you discover the stories and impact of people in the Bible who embraced their cross-cultural community, even when they were in danger or enslaved! 

You may think you've reached your limits, but God has destined you to rise higher. In his new book, Joel will help you to break through your boundaries, push aside your past and experience next-level victory, favor and abundance.

With so many challenges people face daily, sadly giving up is a widely considered option. When individuals trust God and know without a doubt that their redeemer lives their confident Resilience in Christ is ignited with faith that God’s promises will not return void no matter the circumstance. In the Resilience Bible plan readers will discover that when one stands with God, God is always standing with them.

Emotions—love them or hate them—we’ve all got them. And we’ve all got to figure out what to do with them. But wait. Can we do anything about emotions? Can we learn how to identify, express, experience—and yes, sometimes wrangle—our feelings in order to live a vibrant, healthy life for Jesus? These devotions will equip you with the Biblical perspectives and practical tools you need to thrive.