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Alternate Title: Why are we in James its almost Christmas? Introduction to James / Time of Transition We took our time in Romans, quickly covered Ruth… slowing down again James is similar to Ruth - Short book ( Ruth 4 and James 5 ) (15-20 minute read) Different than Ruth in form and complexity Ruth -…

Recap Ruth 1 Out of Despair Opens in Tragedy - Naomi, Famine, Death, Loss Ends with Hope - God has visited his people in Bethlehem Ruth 2 Into Hope Ruth Gleans for food God provision through his law - caring for stranger/poor “Just so Happens” Ruth goes to Boaz’s field… meets him Boaz shows God’s compassion…