Well, I mentioned that one of the reasons that I came was that I like your director, Richard Cunningham, and there are four reasons for that.

It's not just chemistry.

Number one, I love doctrinal vigilance for biblical truth, and I see it in Richard.

Number two, I love vital personal faith in Jesus Christ that frees one to do hard things.

And I see it in your director.

Number three, I love courageous engagement with contemporary culture in the world.

And I see that in him.

And maybe there are only three, Richard.

There was another one.

Oh, yes.

I love students, and he has given his life now to advancing the cause of Christ among students.

And so it was not hard to say yes to this invitation, and it's a great honor to be here, and I'm thankful for you.

I read on the fourth page of your program, that book that you have about six-tenths of the way down.

It says that meat will be offered in these sessions, and that you're supposed to bring your Bibles and notebooks.

And so I will try to do my meaty part, and I hope that you will do your part in having your Bibles.

When the text was announced, I was glad to hear a lot of rustling, and so we will be looking at the text.

Let me begin with seven reasons why I think looking at Ruth is very, very important.

What you may expect when you read this ancient book.

Number one, this is the Word of God.

This is part of the book that Jesus read and of which he said the scripture cannot be broken. And of which the Apostle Paul said, the scripture cannot be broken.

And of which the Apostle Paul said, everything written beforehand was written for your instruction

that by the endurance and encouragement of the scriptures, you may have hope.

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