1. Ruth Recipe to Remember
REPUTATION
Ruth
Recipe to Remember

3. It has everything to do with a godly character
A recipe worth remembering has nothing to do with milk, eggs, and butter
It has everything to do with a godly character
Ruth’s life is a recipe for us to remember

4. Third Ingredient is Reputation
“I will do for you all that you request, for all the people of my town know that you are a virtuous woman” (3:11)

5. Ruth prepared to meet Boaz
There were other men who were younger and would have gladly received her but they couldn’t redeem her (3:10)
Only a kinsman could do that
Naomi instructed Ruth to prepare herself to meet Boaz
She washed, anointed, and clothed Ruth with the best garment
Ruth prepared to meet Boaz

6. Ruth has come to learn how important a husband’s inheritance and heir were to the people of God
Harvest time was a feasting time
Why didn’t Ruth wait for Boaz to propose to her?
Ruth asked to be under the wings of Boaz (3:9)
Ruth submitted to Boaz

7. Ruth listened to Boaz Boaz accepted Ruth because he loved her
She was a bride worth winning because of her reputation
She was a woman of worth regardless of her heritage
He offers a prayer of blessing for her and calms her fears
Boaz makes a promise for her
Ruth listened to Boaz