The Story of Ruth
Ruth 4:1-22 – Kinsman Redeemer
It’s the “moment of truth.” Boaz goes off in search of the other kinsman redeemer to find out if he will redeemer Ruth. In this last chapter of Ruth, we learn more about what a kinsman redeemer does it is a picture of what Jesus Christ has done for us. We will also see that, just how Boaz and Naomi were encouraged and held accountable by their community, we should be as well. “Boaz gives us a picture of what…
Ruth 3:1-18 – A Strange Proposal
In Ruth 3, Naomi and Ruth are running out of time. The harvest is just about over and Boaz will be returning home. He obviously is not making a move, so Naomi comes up with a plan of her own to get Ruth and Boaz married. It turns out to not be the greatest advice, but it works because Ruth and Boaz have a great amount of integrity. There is a lot we can learn from the two of them…
Ruth 2:1-23 – Coincidence, Testimony, Kindness
In Ruth 2, Pastor Kyle shares the story of what Ruth and Naomi do once they arrive back in Bethlehem. Desperate to survive, Ruth goes out and picks up grains along with the other poor. Little does she know that God is at work behind the scenes and he is about to lead someone to her that will show her extraordinary kindness. “Just as Boaz was kind to Ruth, and Christ was kind to us, we are called to be…
Ruth 1:1-22 – When Tragedy Strikes
In this first sermon through the book of Ruth, Pastor Kyle explores how tragedy hits Naomi’s family in chapter 1. Some of the family responds to the tragedy poorly, while one responds well. Let’s learn from both sides and be better prepared when tragedy hits our own lives. “Naomi’s husband made decisions that brought tragedy on the entire family. May we also remember that our decisions impact our lives and the lives of those we love .” Sermon Clip (The…