Sex, Race, and the Sovereignty of God

John Piper Reveals Timeless Cultural Themes in the Old Testament Story of Ruth Sex.  Race.  Scripture.  Sovereignty. The book of Ruth doesn't shy away from addressing them all head on. Though it recounts events from 3,000 years ago, this ancient story of a poor widow seeking protection in a foreign land holds surprising relevance for Christians in the twenty-first century. In  Sex, Race, and the Sovereignty of God (previously titled  A Sweet and Bitter Providence),