Ruth Among Boaz' Workers: A Picture of the Church

In our second message from Ruth chapter 2, we consider four additional spiritual truths illustrated in the story of Ruth gleaning in Boaz' grain fields.  We draw attention to Ruth's remarkable faith and her relationship with Boaz' other workers.

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Ruth Meeting Boaz: A Gospel Picture

Ruth first met her eventual husband Boaz when she was a poor gleaner in his barley field.  The circumstances of their meeting and his gracious treatment of her provide illustrations of several great gospel truths about sinners coming to Christ for salvation.

Bitter and Broken on the way to Blessing

Naomi describes her life as bitter, empty, and full of God's affliction.  In this message, we consider (1) the extent of her bitterness, (2) the Cause of her bitterness (God Himself), and (3) the purpose of these bitter experiences (to make her repent and return to the Lord).  Though Naomi believed her life was bitter and that God was against her, all these experiences had been graciously given by God to bring to the place of unbelievable blessing.

Turning Back or Pressing On?

Ruth and Orpah had similar backgrounds but in Ruth 1:14ff they make very different decisions about their futures.  Ruth chose Jehovah and His people, while Orpah chose the religion and people of Moab.  Their contrasting decisions illustrate four vital salvation truths concerning apostasy and perseverance.

Hearing and Responding to the Gospel

Naomi's decision to leave Moab and return to Bethlehem provides a remarkable picture of a lost person (1) hearing the Gospel of Jesus Christ and (2) responding to that message with repentance and faith.

Bleak Reality in a Sin-Ruined World

The Book of Ruth begins with a heartbreaking description of sin and its consequences.  This is not only the beginning the remarkable story of Ruth but it's also where the gospel of Jesus Christ begins.  It's only when we see our dark and hopeless condition under sins that we appreciate the glorious light of Christ.

Vital Christian Characteristics

In the closing verses of Peter's first epistle, he commends messenger Silvanus and conveys greetings to the letter's recipients.  In the course of these verses, however, Peter mentions six characteristics of Christians that summarize major themes of the entire epistle: faithfulness, grace, being chosen by God, love, peace and being in Christ.  This message examines each of these vital characteristics of each believer.