In this heart-to-heart wrap-up of our Bible Study Besties journey through Ruth, we reminisce on the powerful lessons we’ve gathered along the way. From rich analogies of the seed of hope and the beauty of a spiritual harvest, to the breathtaking love of God revealed on Boaz’s threshing floor, we celebrate God’s faithfulness on every page. We also unpack the fascinating history of the sandal exchange, explore the joyful ending of Ruth, and—most importantly—trace the lineage of Ruth and Boaz’s son all the way to King David, pointing directly to Jesus, our Redeemer. (Hot Tip: Don't skip those genealogies! They are proof of the faithfulness of God.) Join us as we rejoice in the God who weaves redemption into every generation.

HOMEWORK:

As we close the final chapter of Ruth, open Matthew 1 and trace the genealogy of Jesus. Seeing Boaz’s name there might spark an unexpected aha! of God’s perfect plan.

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In this episode, we explore how Boaz became the redeemer for Naomi and Ruth, and how this points us directly to Jesus Christ, our ultimate Redeemer. Just as Boaz paid the price to rescue Ruth, Christ shed His blood on the cross to buy us back from sin and death. We’ll dig into the biblical definition of a “redeemer” and trace the Hebrew word go’el through the Old Testament, uncovering its rich layers of meaning. Join us as we see how God’s redemption story weaves from Ruth all the way to the cross of Christ.

HOMEWORK:

1) In your Bible Study Besties journal, take time to pray and consider the impact of God's redemption in your life. Reflect on the

2) Recap the book of Ruth with "lessons learned." Ask yourself, what is the heart of the matter in this book? Note this in your Bible Study Besties journal, or in your Bible at the beginning of Ruth. These are the things you want to remember top of your head and top of your heart.

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Step onto the threshing floor in Ruth 3 and discover the powerful moment when Ruth asked Boaz to cover her with his “wings.” This biblical image of protection, provision, and covenant love points us beyond the story itself and toward the redeeming work of Jesus Christ. In this episode, we’ll explore what Ruth’s bold request meant in her culture, why Boaz’s response mattered, and how this passage deepens our understanding of God’s faithful care.

Learning to see Jesus in the Old Testament transforms how we read Scripture, and the book of Ruth gives us layer upon layer of foreshadowing in Boaz, the kinsman redeemer. Join us as we uncover how this short chapter carries a timeless invitation to rest under the wings of our true Redeemer.

HOMEWORK:

1) Read Ruth 4 in it's entirety

2) Read Ruth 4 slowly. Mark keywords.

3) Pay attention to how Boaz is a foreshadowing of Christ. Take notes in your Bible Study Bestie journal about what you are learning.

4) Look up the definition for Redeemer in a dictionary.

5) Using Bible Hub or Bible Gateway, look up other references for Redeemer from Genesis to Ruth.

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