Does The Church Replace Israel? Part Six
We Stand with God Flag www.etsy.comlisting1589111068 Since C h r i s t m a s is right around the corner, I’m sure you’re busy shopping, decorating, and planning. Me too! But remember... C h r i s t m a s would mean nothing without The Baby born in Bethlehem . And...speaking of Bethlehem, a group of us girls just finished studying the Book of Ruth. But why mention Ruth at C h r i s t m a s t i m e ? Well…it turns out...Ruth is set in Bethlehem . Interesting right? So, let’s see if we can find a C h r i s t m a s connection, and conclude our series. With famine in Bethlehem, Judah , Elimelech, Naomi, and their two sons, Mahlon and Chilion, fled to the pagan country of Moab. Tragedy struck, and Elimelech died. Chilion then wed Orpah, and Mahlon married Ruth . Soon after, both boys also died. Naomi heard God had blessed her homeland, Bethlehem , with bread, and she decided to return. Her daughters-in-law began the journey with Naomi, but Orpah turned ba...