Elder Chris Crouse – Where Is The Promise Of His Coming?
Peter writes that we will encounter people who ask, “Where is the promise of His coming?” He points out that these individuals are willingly ignorant of what is written in…
Elder Chris Crouse – Extraordinary and Ordinary Blessings
In Joshua 5, we see the children of Israel about to receive the promise of their inheritance. The Lord commanded that circumcision be completed, and at Gilgal, they observed the…
Elder Chris Crouse – Redemption
Elder Chris concludes the book of Ruth in chapter four, which shifts the focus to Boaz and the theme of redemption. Boaz did not delay; he went directly to the…
Elder Chris Crouse – Jesus the King
In Zechariah, the Lord Jesus Christ is described as a King who is just, brings salvation, and is humble. Elder Chris highlights how Israel sought a king at the wrong…
Elder Chris Crouse – Sit Still
Ruth has openly shown her love for Boaz and walked by faith. As she sought redemption, there was an issue: a Jew was not supposed to marry a Moabitess. But…
Elder Chris Crouse – Practical Sanctification
Elder Chris reflects on Naomi’s specific instructions to Ruth about how to approach Boaz. Naomi tells Ruth to wash, anoint herself, put on her best clothes, and go down to…
Elder Chris Crouse – The Author of Eternal Salvation
Elder Chris reflects on Christ’s role as “the author of eternal salvation.” In contrast to the priests of Israel—who were often unfaithful and died—Christ had a higher calling as a…
Elder Chris Crouse – Shall I Not Seek Rest With Thee?
In Ruth 3, Naomi takes an active role that leads to great blessings. Moved by faith, she trusts that God will provide a place of rest for Ruth. Naomi instructs…
Elder Chris Crouse – The Redeemer
Boaz made clear Ruth was not to go to any other field and he ensured she could glean in abundance. Naomi asked where she had gleaned, still focused on location….
Elder Chris Crouse – Boaz Came From Bethlehem
Elder Chris shows how Boaz is a picture of the Lord Jesus Christ, who is mighty in strength, mighty in love, and mighty in compassion. While reading, he noticed that…
Elder Chris Crouse – Wisdom
Ruth requested to go down to the field to glean ears of corn. Naomi still owned some land but since they were in Moab, it laid fallow, and there was…
Elder Chris Crouse – A Mighty Man of Wealth
Elder Chris considers how like Christ, Boaz was a mighty man of wealth, who loved his bride, and would pay the redemption price necessary, removing the connection to Elimelech, and…