Theme: The providence of God is always at work in the lives of His people to bring them from obscurity to opportunity in the fulfillment of His will.

Theme: The story of Naomi teaches us how our faithful heavenly Father is able to turn 'bitter' trials into a 'pleasant' outcome for all who will trust in Him.

Theme: Paul describes the qualities that are to characterize those who serve the church as deacons.

Theme: This chapter describes the Kinsman-Redeemer does for the needy sinner what the law cannot do.