Ruth session 4, chapter 4

1. Ruth 4:1-10

   1. The meeting

      1. Boaz meets are the city gates: key place of meeting for passing of laws commerce.

      2. Gates in ancient world were a place of protection from enemies

      3. Boaz joins the elders: well respected men of the community.

   2. Boaz’s sacrificial love for Ruth will make it possible to redeem Ruth. See 2Cor.5:17

   3. Sandal-sealing of the deal; also, Boaz takes possession of the land.

2. Ruth 4:11-22

   1. The people prayed for Ruth and Boaz: grace moved them to intercede.

      1. The child born to Ruth is a child of destiny.

      2. The Lord provided a redeemer for Naomi and Ruth. Christ is the redeemerprovided for the world.

      3. Naomi would be restored after he ...