The whole Bible is one story that consistently points to our Lord Jesus Christ, and Boaz points us very clearly to Jesus. Naomi describes him as “one of our redeemers” (2:20). Jesus is the Redeemer who welcomes us and blesses us. And Jesus welcome...
Boaz had heard about Ruth’s loving commitment to her mother-in-law. He is deeply impressed, and he wants her kindness to be rewarded. Boaz extends himself in showing kindness to Ruth, and his prayer is that God will do the same.
God often de...
It seems that this all happened by chance. Ruth did not know the field belonged to an eligible member of her husband’s family. But we do!
Boaz is a marvellous example of a good employer. He takes an active interest in his employees. As a bel...
Now we are introduced to the third main character in the story. The fact that Boaz belonged to Naomi’s family is mentioned twice (2:1, 3). We are being let in on a secret: There is another relative. He is “a worthy man” of good character and great...
Here are two more principles for growing in faith in the midst of sorrow.
Remember that the LORD has made a covenant with you. “LORD” in four capital letters is the name used in relation to the covenant God made with His people. The LORD sai...
How are we to overcome the waves of sorrow, the distortions of grief, and the bitterness that lurks at sorrow’s door? A beautiful strategy unfolds in Naomi’s example. Here is the first of three principles for growing in faith in times of loss: aff...
