Biblically Based, Christ Centered, Caring Community in Annapolis, MD
This 10-week series takes a detailed look at the book of Ruth. The series begins with a verse by verse exposition of the book, and concludes with several weeks of looking at key themes within the book, including Divine Sovereignty and human responsibility, God’s providence, God’s concern for the poor, and especially the biblical concept of the Kinsman Redeemer – all of which point to our glorious Kinsman Redeemer Jesus Christ.
In the book of Ruth, we see how God is faithful to His covenant people, through all circumstances.
Ruth 4:18-22
Jesus is our Kinsman Redeemer – a member of our family Who defends, protects, and redeems us from our trouble.
Ruth 2:20
In the book of Ruth, we see God’s deep concern for the poor, and how His people are called to care for the poor.
Ruth 2:1-3
God calls His people to respond to Him in faith and to display a character that is like His.
Ruth 2:5-12
The book of Ruth is a showcase of God’s providence, his ongoing and intimate relationship with his creation.
Ruth
The book of Ruth shows a God Who is Sovereign over all things, and people who respond to this fact with great initiative and hard work.
Ruth 1:22-2:3; 4:13
God, as kinsman-redeemer to Naomi and Ruth, prepares the way for his own son, our kinsman-redeemer.
Ruth 4
God works to restore us through the work of a kinsman redeemer, a close relative who protects and provides for us.
Ruth 3
The Valley of Tears has become fields of food, family, and hope.
Ruth 2
When suffering comes into our lives, it is hard to see God’s purposes accurately, but He will bring us through the valley of tears.
Ruth 1