The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 90: Ruth and Boaz (2026)
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Mar 31, 2026 A dramatic retelling of Judges' warfare, including Deborah's leadership, Barak's call to battle, and Jael's shocking act. A gentle shift to Ruth's return to Bethlehem and her first glimmer of hope as Boaz protects her. A short Psalm invites blessing and praise. Themes of loyalty, long-suffering, and foreshadowed redemption appear throughout.
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Deborah And Jael Secure Victory Over Sisera
- Judges 4 recounts Deborah and Barak leading Israel against Sisera, culminating in a rout and Sisera's flight.
- Jael, wife of Heber, welcomes Sisera into her tent and then kills him with a tent peg while he sleeps.
Deborah's Song Praises God's Deliverance
- Judges 5 is Deborah's song celebrating deliverance, praising tribes that fought and singling out Jael as most blessed among women.
- The song attributes the victory to the Lord and describes nature aiding Israel, like the torrent of Kishon sweeping Sisera's forces away.
Ruth's First Day Of Hope
- Ruth's day in Boaz's field is likely the first real glimmer of hope after prolonged loss and displacement.
- Fr. Mike highlights Ruth's faithfulness to Naomi and how Boaz's protection marks a turning point in their story.