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What Others Are
Saying
The story of Ruth as highlighted
in this book opens a new revelation of God's hand at work. His grace is active
in the life of those who choose to obey in humility and commitment. The prayer
at the end of each lesson brings a challenge for all and ushers relevance to us
today.
-- Janet Perez
Eckles, author, Simply Salsa: Dancing Without Fear at God's
Fiesta
Deborah sheds light on the truths
in this inspiring book in the Bible. I love that she showed the connection
between Ruth and Boaz and Christ and the church. Even though I've studied Ruth
before, Deborah pointed out several details that I hadn't known. It's amazing
how God speaks through His children. Deborah has a loving, humble heart for the
Lord. You can see her heart throughout the book. I am so happy for her first
release. I look forward to more books from Deborah in the future.
-- Amanda Beth, author, You Can
Have a Happy Family
I appreciated the attention to
detail, the explanation of the Hebrew customs, and making the story relevant to
my life so I could relate to Naomi and Ruth. Each chapter ends with a rendering
of the passage in the King James Translation with a short, heart-felt prayer and
study questions for further reflection.
I also appreciated that the book
is Biblically sound and concise and written in a style that is easy to
understand. The Book of Ruth - a Story of Love and
Redemption, would serve as a helpful study guide for women of all
ages.
-- Lorilyn Roberts,
author, Children of Dreams, The Donkey and the King, How to Launch a Christian
Best-Seller Book, and founder of the John 3:16 Marketing
Network
Author Deborah Bateman does a
great job of explaining the role of the kinsman-redeemer in reclaiming the
family of one who has died. She also explains the relationships that are key in
the story: 1) Ruth who loves her mother-in-law so much that she leaves her own
family and homeland to care for Naomi in Bethlehem; 2) Boaz who marries Ruth as
the kinsman-redeemer; 3) God who honors the lineage of Boaz & Ruth by
becoming the ancestors of King David and eventually the Lord Jesus Christ.
The Book of
Ruth by Bateman is a tender and valuable study for a week of
looking into your own family relationships as well as your relationship with
God.
-- Diane Tatum,
author, Gold Earrings
The author of this handy,
easy-to-read volume, Deborah Bateman, has captured the essence of this love in
her first publication, The Book of Ruth-A Story of Love and
Redemption.
Bateman begins each chapter with
a simple expository, followed by the Scripture verses to which it refers.
Writing it thus makes it easy for the reader to remain in the book and not have
to move from book to Bible. This format also makes it easy to follow the
Biblical record and use it as a daily Bible reading. The prayer and thought for
the day, which concludes the chapter, enabled me to reinforce what I had just
read.
-- Yvonne Pat Wright,
author, From Spice to Eternity
The Book of Ruth-A
Story of Redemption by Deborah Bateman is a daily Bible reading
study of the book of Ruth. It is broken up into eight chapters beginning with
the loss of Naomi's husband and sons. Deborah relates the story of Ruth in
modern language and the reader is invited to travel with Naomi and Ruth on their
journey to Bethlehem.
--Theresa Franklin,
author, Triumph Through Trial, Don't Forget Daddy, Journey to Fulfillment, From
Stumbling Blocks to Stepping Stones, and A Sunny Tomorrow
This Bible study of the
Book of Ruth is more of a reading guide, breaking the
book into bite-size pieces for adults "on the fly" who have time to read a bit
but not do an in-depth study. It is simply written, easy to read and follow.
--Carol Brown,
author, The Mystery of Spiritual Sensitivity
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