Ruth and Esther, two courageous women who lived hundreds of years apart, teach us about God:

how he can be trusted, even in terrible times

how he cares for our needs in every way

* how he uses even the weak and the powerless in his plans

how he asks for our faith and perseverance as we serve him

Crossway Bible Guides are tailor-made for group study leaders and members and are also ideal for personal devotional use. They provide a concise summary and lively application of each passage, with pointed questions to probe more deeply into personal, church-centred and global issues. They help us to grasp the Bible's message and the Bible to get a grip on us.