1. from Emptiness to Fullness
The Book of Ruth

2. The Book of Ruth: Purpose
The Kingdom of David hangs in the balance, 100 years before he is born!
God is already at work before we know our need!

3. The Book of Ruth: Outline
Chapter 1: Crisis of Naomi

4. The Book of Ruth: Outline
Chapter 1: Crisis of Naomi
Chapter 2: Relationship of Ruth and Boaz

5. The Book of Ruth: Outline
Chapter 1: Crisis of Naomi
Chapter 2: Relationship of Ruth and Boaz
Chapter 3: Marriage proposal

6. The Book of Ruth: Outline
Chapter 1: Crisis of Naomi
Chapter 2: Relationship of Ruth and Boaz
Chapter 3: Marriage proposal
Chapter 4: Marriage and Naomi’s Joy

7. Emptiness to Fullness: 4 Milestones
Refusal (1:19-22)

8. Emptiness to Fullness: 4 Milestones
Refusal (1:19-22)
Refusing to trust that the LORD is on her side

9. Emptiness to Fullness: 4 Milestones
Refusal (1:19-22)
Refusing to trust that the LORD is on her side
Rom 8:18, Jer 29:11

10. Emptiness to Fullness: 4 Milestones
Refusal (1:19-22)
Refusing to trust that the LORD is on her side
Rom 8:18, Jer 29:11
Sometimes God has to physically empty us before we can receive His fullness!

11. Emptiness to Fullness: 4 Milestones
Refuge (2:10-12)

12. Emptiness to Fullness: 4 Milestones
Refuge (2:10-12)
Faith in the LORD, God of Israel, Only Hope

13. Emptiness to Fullness: 4 Milestones
Refuge (2:10-12)
Faith in the LORD, God of Israel, Only Hope
Php 3:8

14. Emptiness to Fullness: 4 Milestones
Refuge (2:10-12)
Faith in the LORD, God of Israel, Only Hope
Php 3:8
The Lord is a WORTHY refuge; He is sovereign and He is good; Therefore He's always working to bless those who take refuge in Him

15. Emptiness to Fullness: 4 Milestones
Redemption (3:8-9)

16. Emptiness to Fullness: 4 Milestones
Redemption (3:8-9)
Without the Redeemer, none of this would be possible

17. Emptiness to Fullness: 4 Milestones
Redemption (3:8-9)
Without the Redeemer, none of this would be possible
Rom 3:23-24, Eph 1:7, Col 1:13-14

18. Emptiness to Fullness: 4 Milestones
Redemption (3:8-9)
Without the Redeemer, none of this would be possible
Rom 3:23-24, Eph 1:7, Col 1:13-14
Jesus is the one with the Right Position and Sufficient means to buy us. Without the Redeemer, every person is in spiritual emptiness.

19. Emptiness to Fullness: 4 Milestones
Restoration (4:13-17)

20. Emptiness to Fullness: 4 Milestones
Restoration (4:13-17)
Naomi is restored to God!

21. Emptiness to Fullness: 4 Milestones
Restoration (4:13-17)
Naomi is restored to God!
Elimelech: “God is King”
Naomi: “Pleasure”
Mara: “Bitterness”

22. Emptiness to Fullness: 4 Milestones
Restoration (4:13-17)
Naomi is restored to God!
Elimelech: “God is King”
Naomi: “Pleasure”
Mara: “Bitterness”
The Son restores Israel to Righteousness and Joy!

23. from Emptiness to Fullness
Refusal
Refuge
Redemption
Restoration
God’s Will for Every Life - the Feel-Good story of Eternity