Ruth: Part 3

References:

• We can arrange, but God brings to fruition.

  • Naomi’s conviction/responsibility

    • Boaz will be winnowing זָרָה (zaw-raw') … as God winnows the righteous from the unrighteous

      • How do we fair in God’s winnowing process?

      • Boaz was in good spirits, his heart was merry, he felt great. (see Ecc 3:13)

        • v 9 - “spread your wings over your servant.”

          • Recall last episode and 2:12

      • Ruth 3:11 - “a virtuous woman”

        • think of the “Eshet Chayil”, recited before the Shabbat meal on Friday evenings.

          • (The Chosen)

  • Ruth’s obedience/risk/blessing

    • Ruth’s actions could have soiled her reputation …

      • Humiliation vs. humility

      • Reminded of John 12:1-8; Mt 26:6-13

    • … and Boaz’s reputation (v 14)

      • Boaz generously blesses her and Naomi

• God won’t rest until He has taken care of our redemption!