Elder Chris concludes the book of Ruth in chapter four, which shifts the focus to Boaz and the theme of redemption. Boaz did not delay; he went directly to the…

Ruth has openly shown her love for Boaz and walked by faith. As she sought redemption, there was an issue: a Jew was not supposed to marry a Moabitess. But…

Elder Chris reflects on Naomi’s specific instructions to Ruth about how to approach Boaz. Naomi tells Ruth to wash, anoint herself, put on her best clothes, and go down to…

In Ruth 3, Naomi takes an active role that leads to great blessings. Moved by faith, she trusts that God will provide a place of rest for Ruth. Naomi instructs…

Boaz made clear Ruth was not to go to any other field and he ensured she could glean in abundance. Naomi asked where she had gleaned, still focused on location….

Elder Chris shows how Boaz is a picture of the Lord Jesus Christ, who is mighty in strength, mighty in love, and mighty in compassion. While reading, he noticed that…

Ruth requested to go down to the field to glean ears of corn. Naomi still owned some land but since they were in Moab, it laid fallow, and there was…

Elder Chris considers how like Christ, Boaz was a mighty man of wealth, who loved his bride, and would pay the redemption price necessary, removing the connection to Elimelech, and…

Elder Chris recaps Ruth chapter 1 and points out that as good as the house of God is, it is going to face difficulties. It is easy to be a…

Elder Chris revisits where Elimelech did what was right in his own eyes and went to Moab. He should have stayed in Bethlehemjudah, the house of bread. Even though times…

In the book of Ruth, Elimelech makes decisions against the will of God that he thought was temporary. He went to what he thought was greener pastures but it was…

Ruth labored to take care of Naomi. Naomi tells Ruth to make herself as presentable as possible for Boaz, a near kinsman. She was to lie at Boaz’s feet and…