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So in order to show that the book of Ruth (oh look a helpful onepager here) isn’t just for women’s Bible Studies we wrote a trailer. If enough people ask for it, we will have Jimmy read the voice over:

NARRATOR (in a deep, gravelly voice)

In a world where redemption is a forgotten dream...

NARRATOR

One woman will rise...

[Sound of a huge crash, dust erupts.]

...and shatter expectations forever.

NARRATOR (voice rising in intensity)

She’s about to uncover the greatest secret in history...

[Sudden silence. Cut to Ruth alone in a darkened field, the ground beneath her glowing with an ethereal light.]

...God’s hand moves not in the thunder...

NARRATOR

...but in the most ordinary moments...

[Ruth kneels, grabbing handfuls of grain like a warrior preparing for battle.]

NARRATOR (whispering)

Her journey will change everything.

[Cut to Boaz standing tall in front of an ancient stone wall, a flash of lightning illuminating his face. The wind howls.]

NARRATOR

Boaz: The Redeemer.

[Boom! The camera zooms in on Boaz’s strong hands gripping a sword, his eyes glowing with determination.]

NARRATOR (intense)

He has the power...

[Cut to Boaz stepping into a darkened room, his footsteps echoing.]

...but will he wield it to save the one who dares to trust him?

NARRATOR

Their love will spark a revolution...

[Explosions. Boaz and Ruth fight side by side.]

...a battle for redemption that will echo through eternity...

[Slow-motion shot of Ruth walking through the city gate, a crowd roaring in the background. Fire and sparks fly all around her.]

NARRATOR

This fall... redemption will rise from the ashes!

[The screen explodes in a massive fireball. The music hits a deafening climax.]

TITLE CARD: “RUTH: THE EXODUS REDEMPTION”

[The camera zooms in on Ruth’s fierce, triumphant face, and then flashes to black.]

NARRATOR (in a low growl)

Coming soon. Get ready for the redemption of a lifetime.

[Final, earth-shattering drum hit. Silence.]

Is the book of Ruth just a “women’s Bible study” book? Nope! In this episode, we flip the script on that misconception and explore how Ruth is an epic story of redemption—one that mirrors the Exodus and points us straight to Jesus. Our guest, Dr. Justin Jackson, takes us on a deep dive into this four-chapter powerhouse, unpacking its unexpected themes, ancient cultural quirks (yes, we talk about the whole "sleeping at Boaz’s feet" thing), and why Ruth’s story matters for everyone.

Plus, we come up with some questionable acronyms, marvel at Boaz’s role as the only named human redeemer in the Old Testament, and maybe, just maybe, leave you wanting to read Ruth all over again.

Grab your Bible and join us for this fun and insightful ride!

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