The Mystery of History
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December 9, 2001

The Mystery of History

by Alistair Begg

Ruth 4:16–22
 (ID: 2270)

Throughout the Bible, as in the book of Ruth, God providentially works in the lives of ordinary people leading ordinary lives to accomplish His extraordinary purposes. Ruth, a widow from a hostile nation, was grafted into the Hebrew family and faith—a picture of the comprehensive nature of the Gospel. In this message, Alistair Begg teaches how the lives of individual, historical people demonstrate God’s providence and provision, including salvation, for families and nations.

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Alistair Begg
Alistair Begg is Senior Pastor at Parkside Church in Cleveland, Ohio, and the Bible teacher on Truth For Life, which is heard on the radio and online around the world.