The faithful devotion of three women brought them to be the first to hear that Christ was risen.

In David's rise to prominence in Israelite society there was a fulfillment of the blessing pronounced on Boaz, a preparation of David for his role as shepherd of God's people, and a prefiguration of Christ.

In David's rise to prominence in Israelite society there was a fulfillment of the blessing pronounced on Boaz, a preparation of David for his role as shepherd of God's people, and a prefiguration of Christ.

Christ's death was attended with good results of witness and service.

Christ's death was attended with good results of witness and service.

God showed himself to be Naomi's redeemer, working through Ruth, Boaz, and Obed to restore Naomi's life.

God showed himself to be Naomi's redeemer, working through Ruth, Boaz, and Obed to restore Naomi's life.

Christ's identity as Son of God is revealed in the judgment of his death.

Christ's identity as Son of God is revealed in the judgment of his death.

The elders and community approved Boaz's plan to link together responsibility for Naomi and Ruth with the redemption of Elimelech's property.