1.  Ruth 4:1-12

2.  The preparations for the redemption. o The gate was a place of business. o The setting was a public forum.

3.  The preparations for the redemption.  The closer redeemer’s perspective. o “More land is good for my heirs.” o “Another wife is bad for my heirs.” o “I would rather have the land than the wife.”

4.  The preparations for the redemption.  The closer redeemer’s perspective.  The perspective of the loving redeemer. o “The land is ok.” o “The woman is amazing.” o “I would rather have the wife than the land.”

5.  The preparations for the redemption.  The closer redeemer’s perspective.  The perspective of the loving redeemer.  The perspective of the witnesses. o “God bless you for your love.” o “God bless your descendants.”

6.  Jesus publicly redeemed you on the cross!

7.  Am I more focused on greed than love?  Would I give up prosperity to change someone’s life? o “Adopt” a youth – mentor/disciple. o Adopt a youth.

8.  God will bless selfless redemption.