Kindness
Ruth 3:7-18
 
I. Intro
Big Idea: We can be consumed by God’s kindness or settle for sin. Ruth 3:1-6
 
II. Who Are You?
A. Boaz treated Ruth as a person. Ruth 3:7-9
B. Ruth proposed that Boaz propose. Ruth 3:9
 
III. Do Not be Afraid
A. The true Hero of this story is God. Ruth 3:10; Psalm 11:5; Isaiah 25:10, 56:6-7; Matthew 5:45; 1 Timothy 2:4
B. Ruth’s trust in God was reflected in her integrity. Ruth 3:11; Proverbs 31:30-31
 
IV. Honor
A. The Christian gives everything, and every relationship to Christ. Ruth 3:12-13; Song of Solomon 2:7
B. Waiting on God is not a passive endeavor. Ruth 3:13-14
 
V. Not Empty
A. Remember you have a Redeemer. Ruth 3:15-1 7; Romans 2:4
B. Settle matters today. Ruth 3:18; 2 Corinthians 6:2

Faith
Ruth 3:1-6
 
I. Intro
Big Idea: Since God is in control we can look to Him in our decision making. John 6:44
 
II. Desperate
A. Naomi cared about her daughter-in-law’s future. Jeremiah 17:9; Ruth 3:1; James 1:5
B. Naomi formulated a sketchy plan for Ruth in the present. Ruth 3:2
 
III. The Plan
A. Our clothing communicates something. Ruth 3:3
B. This passage is descriptive, not prescriptive. Ruth 3:3-4
 
IV. Facetime
A. There’s never a perfect scenario for following God. Ruth 3:5
B. Ruth willing put herself in a place to be noticed. Ruth 3:6; John 1:1, 14
 
V. Legacy
A. Respond to the gospel, instead of relying on intuition.
B. Our trust in Christ leads to a legacy of grace. Romans 10:11

Gleaning
Ruth 2:14-23
 
I. Intro
Big Idea: God gives us what we need, so that we can be restored.
 
II. Leftovers
A. God wants all people to be rescued. Ruth 2:14; 1 Timothy 2:4; 1 John 2:9
B. Ruth was willing to receive what Boaz offered. Ruth 2:14
 
III. How Much
A. Going beyond the law puts us in the much more of God’s grace. Ruth 2:15-16
B. We grow when we obey. Ruth 2:17-18
 
IV. Redeemer
A. Boaz was blessed in blessing Ruth and Naomi. Ruth 2:19-20
B. The good news is that God has sent His Son to redeem us. Ruth 2:20; John 3:16
 
V. Stay Close
A. God calls us to know Christ as our Savior — our all in all. Ruth 2:21-22; Ephesians 4:6
B. Waiting on God leads to restoration. Ruth 2:23

Remaining
Ruth 2:4-13
 
I. Intro
Big Idea: Putting God first leads to the abundance of His kingdom. Matthew 6:33
 
II. Blessed
A. Boaz offered what he had experienced. Ruth 2:4
B. Boaz perpetuated a God-centered culture. Ruth 2:4
 
III. Reputation
A. Ruth stood out in her ordinariness. Ruth 2:5; 1 Thessalonians 4:10-12
B. Ruth’s reputation preceded her. Ruth 2:6-7
 
IV. Kindness
A. Boaz demonstrated Christ-like kindness. Ruth 2:8, 9
B. Ruth was grateful. Ruth 2:10
 
V. Finding Favor
A. The LORD’s rewards always exceed what we give. Ruth 2:11-12
B. Kindness in Christ leads to His peace. Ruth 2:13; Romans 2:4

Standing
Ruth 2:1-3
 
I. Intro
Big Idea: In standing with God we recognize His favor.
 
II. The Man
A. Naomi needed someone to stand up for her. Ruth 2:1
B. Boaz took responsibility and exhibited respect. Judges 6:12; 11:1; Ruth 2:1
 
III. The Women
A. Ruth wasn’t focused on her rights, she waited on God’s grace. Leviticus 19:9-10; 23:22; Deuteronomy 24:19-21; Ruth 2:2; Isaiah 17:5-6; John 1:12
B. Naomi showed she trusted the LORD, by accepting help. Ruth 2:2
 
IV. Our Father
A. God’s behind all coincidences. Ruth 2:3
B. God worked in the lives of these ordinary people. Ruth 2:3
 
V. Our Response
A. God deserves all glory and honor and praise. Revelation 4:11
B. God’s salvation causes us to live differently. Philippians 2:12

Return
Ruth 1:19-22
 
I. Intro
Big Idea: Whatever we’ve done yesterday, God wants us to return to Him today.
 
II. Stirred
A. God’s grace brought Naomi back to Bethlehem. Ruth 1:19a
B. The women eagerly welcomed back their friend. Ruth 1:19b
 
III. Empty
A. Hope is hard. Ruth 1:20; Proverbs 27:14
B. Honest bitterness can refine us. Ruth 1:21
 
IV. Full
A. Ruth was standing at Naomi’s side. Ruth 1:22a
B. The harvest foreshadows God’s blessings. Ruth 1:22b; Isaiah 53:5; Matthew 10:29; John 6:35; 10:10
 
V. Harvest
A. God wants a harvest in our lives. Luke 8:5-15
B. Abide in Christ. Deuteronomy 28:1-2; Job 11:13-20; John 15:4

Loss
Ruth 1:1-18
 
I. Intro
Big Idea: Everyone has expectations, but God meets our needs.
 
II. Famine
A. “Everyone did as he or she saw fit.” Genesis 19:37; Judges 21:25; Ruth 1:1-2
B. God allowed the worst things to happen. Deuteronomy 7:1-3; Ruth 1:3-5
 
III. Kindness
A. God provided food for His people. Ruth 1:6
B. God desires all people to experience His goodness. Ruth 1:7-9; 1 Timothy 2:4
 
IV. Crossroads
A. Naomi’s witness reflected her worship. Ruth 1:9-10
B. Hope and bitterness are often tied together. Deuteronomy 25:5-10; Ruth 1:11-13
 
V. Determined
A. Consider God’s sovereign grace. Ruth 1:14-15
B. Abandon all. Ruth 1:16-18