2. The Book of Ruth A story of Faithfulness A story of Redemption A story of Sovereignty A story of Hope

3. The Book of Ruth A story of Faithfulness

4. The Book of Ruth

5. A story of Redemption  To Redeem means to “buy back”

6. The Book of Ruth A story of Redemption What Naomi and Ruth really needed was a redeemer….a near relative to come and do for them what they could not do for themselves.

7. A story of Redemption A Need – life A Pursuit - qualifications A Redeemer - He had to be a near kinsman…blood relative. - He had to have the ability. - He had to have the willingness. - He had to pay the price in full. A Need – life A Pursuit – Who or What can do that? A Redeemer - God in flesh…flesh and blood - He was perfect, without sin. - He was willing. - He paid the price in full on the cross.

8. The Book of Ruth A story of Redemption “Blessed is the LORD who has not left you without a redeemer today…”

9. The Book of Ruth A story of Redemption You take redemption out of this story and there is No Hope…No Future.

10. The Book of Ruth A story of Sovereignty “the Lord had visited his people in giving them food…” 1:6 “May the Lord grant that you may find rest…” 1:9 “the Lord has witnessed against me and the Almighty has afflicted me?” 1:21 “May the Lord reward your work and your wages be full from the Lord.” 2:12 “May he be blessed of the Lord who has not withdrawn his kindness to the living and the dead.” 2:20 “the Lord enabled her to conceive.” 4:13 “So they named him Obed. He is the father of Jesse, the father of David”…….the father of JESUS. 4:17; Matthew 1:5-6,16

11. The Book of Ruth A story of Sovereignty God is Active God is Faithful God is in control…when all seems out of control.

12. The Book of Ruth A story of Sovereignty To those who love God, He is always behind the scene working out his plan for their good and his glory.

13. A story of Hope Begins with a funeral Emptiness Foreign Land Death Bitterness (Mara) No hope 1:11-13 Elimelech Loss of Legacy Ends with a wedding Fullness Home Life (Birth) Worship (Obed) Future 4:16-22 David Forever Legacy

14. What’s Your Story?