Ruth: An Exposition: 3:8-18

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...
Ruth: An Exposition: 3:8-18

Devotional: Ruth 4:1-12

Reflection Colossians 1:16-17 (Col 1:16 ESV) For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities–all things were created through him and for him. (Col 1:17 ESV) And he is before...
Ruth: An Exposition: 3:8-18

Sunday Notes: Ruth 4:1-12

(Rth 4:1 ESV) Now _______________ had gone up to the gate and sat down there. And behold, the redeemer, of whom Boaz had spoken, came by. So Boaz said, “Turn aside, _______________ ; sit down here.” And he turned aside and sat down. The gate served several...
Ruth: An Exposition: 3:8-18

Devotional: Ruth 3:8-18

Reflection Read Ruth chapter 3 all the way through. Discussion Reading scripture can be a challenging experience for us – all of us.  We often have a tendency to read into the text, especially of a story.  This can take many forms like Christianizing an Old...
Ruth: An Exposition: 3:8-18

Sunday Notes: Ruth 3:8-18

(Rth 3:8)  At ____________ the man was startled and turned over, and behold, a ____________ lay at his feet! The man, Boaz, slept at the ____________ that night The community facility for processing ____________ from the harvest. ____________ went there to find him...
Ruth: An Exposition: 3:8-18

Ruth: An Exposition: 3:1-7

Opening to chapter 3 is sketchy territory and we must focus not on what our minds can run with, but on what the text actually tells us.  Chapter three of Ruth is an exceptional picture of character and integrity – something we should strive for in our lives....