Ruth: An Exposition: 4:13-17

Ruth: An Exposition: 4:13-17

Redemption now complete, we see a time warp with a wedding, baby born, and whole life change in one verse.  There are many contrasts to these closing pieces of Ruth and the opening we say in chapter 1.  Naomi is restored in Israel and her heart overflows with love for...
Ruth: An Exposition: 4:13-17

Devotional: Ruth 4:13-17

Reflection (Rth 4:13 ESV) So Boaz took Ruth, and she became his wife. And he went in to her, and the LORD gave her conception, and she bore a son. (Rth 4:14 ESV) Then the women said to Naomi, “Blessed be the LORD, who has not left you this day without a...
Ruth: An Exposition: 4:13-17

Sunday Notes: Ruth 4:13-17

(Rth 4:13 ESV) So __________ took Ruth, and she became his wife. And he went in to her, and the LORD gave her conception, and she bore a __________. Because all children are a blessing from the Lord. Psalm 127:1-5 How can our scientific advances jade our view of the...
Ruth: An Exposition: 4:13-17

Ruth: An Exposition: 4:1-12

Chapter 3 closes with the ball in Boaz’s court having promised Ruth that he would see through their redemption that very day.  What unfolds next is a odd scene of coordination by the Sovereign hand of God and some cunningness by the hero of our story, Boaz....
Ruth: An Exposition: 4:13-17

Ruth: An Exposition: 3:8-18

Ruth chapter three is a major turning point in the story.  This week we see the scene of the threshing floor close with Boaz promising to redeem Ruth and Naomi.  But there is the other factor that suddenly is revealed:  Another redeemer.  Boaz promises Ruth that he...