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.

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

Mark highlights the humiliation of Christ--1. Because it truly happened-2. Because it exhibits the evil of the world-3. Because it reveals Christ's true glory

Mark highlights the humiliation of Christ: 1. Because it truly happened 2. Because it exhibits the evil of the world 3. Because it reveals Christ's true glory

Ruth could not directly answer Naomi's question, -Who are you, my daughter- because her relationship to the redeemer had not yet been settled.

Ruth could not directly answer Naomi's question, "Who are you, my daughter" because her relationship to the redeemer had not yet been settled.

A sermon preached at the funeral service for Elder Robert Mettler.