“If God is for me, why am I going through adversity?” It’s the age-old question we have all found ourselves wondering. Where is God when we need Him the most, and why should we trust Him despite all of the trials we face? Join us as we learn from a bittersweet story about how to respond when we encounter despairing times.

What does it mean to take “refuge” in God? After all, we cannot physically see or touch God, so how can we go to him for safety? The Book of Ruth details a short story about a pagan girl who finds true refuge in God. Join us as we learn how we can do the same and how it can radically transform our lives.

In Psalm 37, there’s a famous verse: “Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart.” But the part that many people forget is the verse right after: “Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act.” We all want God to fulfill our desires, but sometimes they don’t align with the path that God has for us. Join us as we continue to learn from Ruth how to trust God even when the plan He has is completely different from the one we imagined.

According to dictionaries, “redemption” means the action of saving or being saved from sin, error or evil. However, it could also mean the action of regaining or gaining possession of something in exchange for payment, or clearing a debt. What makes the Book of Ruth so special is that it points to both types of redemption—for Ruth’s life and our own lives too. Join us as we read the end of this incredible story.