BIG IDEA: Naomi seeks rest for Ruth.

*Four steps for rest commanded by Naomi:

1) Naomi commands Ruth to wash (v.3a)

2) Naomi commands Ruth to anoint herself (v.3b)

3) Naomi commands Ruth to put on her cloak (v.3c)

4) Naomi commands Ruth to present herself to Boaz (v.4-5)

"This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

BIG IDEA: God’s loyal love does not forsake the living or the dead.

* Three ways God’s loyal love shows through the actions of Boaz:

1) Boaz has providentially taken notice of Ruth. (v.19)

2) Boaz has the potential to redeem what’s been lost to Naomi. (v.20)

3) Boaz has promised extended protection & provision for Ruth and Naomi. (v.21-23)

"This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

BIG IDEA: God’s people are surrounded by God’s grace.

1)The route of God’s grace is a happy-to-do-it Boaz. (v.8,9)

2)The recipient of God’s grace is an unentitled Ruth. (v.10)

3)The reason for this grace is her loyal love to Naomi. (v.11,12)

4)The root of that grace is a self-glorifying Yahweh. (v.13)

5)The result of God’s grace is a satisfaction-exceeding abundance that overflows to others. (v.14-18)

a.The result of God’s grace is satisfaction beyond mere sustenance. (v.14)
b.The result of God’s grace is permission for unusual abundance. (v.15,16)
c.The result of God’s grace exceeds hopeful expectance. (v.17)
d.The result of God’s grace overflows personal requirements. (v.18)

"This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

BIG IDEA: God’s people are surrounded by God’s grace.

1)The route of God’s grace is a happy-to-do-it Boaz. (v.8,9)

2)The recipient of God’s grace is an unentitled Ruth. (v.10)

3)The reason for this grace is her loyal love to Naomi. (v.11,12)

4)The root of that grace is a self-glorifying Yahweh. (v.13)

5)The result of God’s grace is a satisfaction-exceeding abundance that overflows to others. (v.14-16)

"This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

BIG IDEA: God’s [personal, purposeful, powerful] Providence is at work [to show
His people loyal love] even behind [what appears to be] coincidence.

1) Naomi ‘happens’ to have an important relative in Bethlehem. (v.1)

2) Ruth ‘happens’ to take the initiative out of loyal love for Naomi. (v.2)

3) Ruth ‘happens’ to glean in Boaz’s field. (v.3)

4) Boaz ‘happens’ to be a god-fearing man. (v.4)

5) Boaz ‘happens’ to take notice of her. (v.5-7)

"This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

BIG IDEA: God is ‘the Almighty,’ and nothing can stop His loyal love from coming
to His people.

1) Even if the coming of His loyal love is unrecognized. (v.19)

2) Even if the coming of His loyal love is unappreciated. (v.20-21)

3) Even if the coming of His loyal love is underestimated. (v.22)

"This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

BIG IDEA: God can show His loyal love through others.

*Four qualities of loyal love:

1)Loyal love commits to go with you.
2)Loyal love commits to settle with you.
3)Loyal love commits to identify with you.
4)Loyal love commits to eternity with you.

"This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

BIG IDEA: The hope of rescue is always found in the direction of God’s gracious visitation.

1)Even if the return in that direction is lagging. (v.6,7)

2)Even if the return in that direction is halting. (v.8-10)

3)Even if the return in that direction is revealing. (v.11-18)

"This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.