Hey guys, my name is Johnny Arnavanus and this is Dialin. Thank you guys for listening to the show.

I'm grateful to be embarking on a new series in the Old Testament book of Ruth.

Additionally, I'm thankful for the support that we have received from all over the world.

In fact, over a hundred countries are streaming the Dialin podcast.

And I'm praying that the truth of God's word would penetrate people's

hearts and would give us all a greater love for Jesus Christ. Initially, I was going to do this

short series in Ruth over four episodes to cover the four chapters within the book, but there is

so much happening here contextually and linguistically that I want to establish a thorough framework in this episode,

and then we will add four more episodes, making that five for the series.

As we begin this new series, we must remember that when we study scripture,

we are studying the very words of God himself.

This demands our attention, our affection, and our focus.

So with that in mind, let's dial in.

The Book of Ruth is one of the most delightful literary compositions of the ancient world.

It is full of linguistic brilliance, romance, and conflict.

This short story, like other prominent Old Testament tales, is widely known, but superficially

understood.

Before we jump into Ruth, we must have on the forefront of our minds the

words of Paul in 2 Timothy 316. You likely know this verse. All scripture is breathed out by God

and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training and righteousness,

that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work.

Now remember when Paul wrote this to Timothy,

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