1. Ruth

2. A Great Book Ch. 1 - Introduction: Naomi’s Loss Ch. 1 - Naomi & Ruth Seek God’s People Ch. 2 - Ruth Meets Boaz in the Fields Ch. 3 - Ruth Goes to Boaz for Redemption Ch. 4 - Boaz Arranges To Marry Ruth Ch. 4 - Conclusion: Naomi’s Fullness

3. 1. Great Things Happen When We Move Forward With God Theme of the Book: God Provides Fullness Moving Forward Means: –Accepting the Past Mahlon’s Death –Walking in Faith Leaving Moab, Gleaning with Strangers –Working God’s Plan Gathering Food –Building New Relationships Meeting Boaz ANYONE can take these steps!

4. 2. Great Men Go The Second Mile Boaz Treats His Servants With Kindness –Ruth 2:4 Boaz Provides For Ruth’s Needs With Generosity –Inclusion (2:8), Water (2:9), Blessing (2:12) Lunch (2:14), Security (2:15), Food (2:16) Boaz Is Faithful To His Promises –Ruth 2:23 –Ruth 3:18 - 4:10

5. 3. Great Women Display Godly Beauty (Ruth 3:1-11) Fantastic Character –Loving Loyalty (1:16), Dedicated Worker (2:7), Appreciative (2:13), Woman of Excellence (3:11) Thoughtful Appearance –Cleanliness, Perfume, Attractive Clothing Considerate Timing –When He is Happy –When He is Not Busy –When He is Alone Clear and Pure Communication –Uncover His Feet

6. 4. We Serve A Great God! God’s Loyalty Is Built On Love –Ruth Comes Back Because She WANTS TO. God’s Timing Is Providential –Ruth in Boaz’s Field (2:3) –“behold…the close relative was passing by” (4:1) God’s Plans Give Hope & Blessings –Naomi’s hope awakened (Ruth 2:20) –Naomi’s life made full (Ruth 4:14-17) God Is The Great Redeemer of our Souls –Eph. 1:7

7. Jesus Has Paid For Our Sins “In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace” (Ephesians 1:7)

8. Ruth