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Pastor Tim Arndt takes us through one of the Bible's most beloved stories in this powerful sermon on the book of Ruth. Discover how this ancient tale of loyalty, love, and redemption connects to God's grand plan of salvation and how your own story fits into His eternal purposes.

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 - Introduction: Ruth's Timeless Appeal

2:30 - Scene 1: Tragedy in Moab - Ruth's Surprising Commitment

8:15 - Scene 2: In Bethlehem - Ruth Meets Boaz in the Fields

15:20 - Scene 3: At the Threshing Floor - Naomi's Scandalous Plan

22:45 - Scene 4: At the Gate - Boaz Redeems Ruth

28:30 - The Genealogy: Connecting to David and Jesus

30:15 - Truth #1: God's Plan of Redemption is Big and Grand

32:40 - Truth #2: God Uses Small and Insignificant Stories

34:50 - Truth #3: God's Plan of Redemption Includes You

37:15 - Personal Story: God's Faithfulness in Financial Crisis

40:30 - Jesus: Our Ultimate Redeemer

MAIN POINTS

- Four Scenes of Redemption

The story unfolds in four dramatic scenes: tragedy in Moab where Ruth makes her famous commitment to Naomi, meeting Boaz in the barley fields of Bethlehem, the scandalous midnight encounter at the threshing floor, and finally Boaz's public redemption of Ruth at the city gate.

- Ruth's Surprising Character

Ruth, a Moabite woman from a people known for opposing Israel, demonstrates extraordinary loyalty and faith. Her commitment to Naomi and to the God of Israel defies all cultural expectations and transforms her from an outsider into a key figure in God's redemptive plan.

- Boaz: The Kinsman Redeemer

Boaz represents the perfect kinsman redeemer - one who has the right, resources, and willingness to redeem. His generous treatment of Ruth, protection of her reputation, and ultimate marriage to her point forward to Christ as our ultimate Redeemer.

- Three Truths About God's Plan of Redemption

God's plan is big and grand (connecting from Judah to David to Jesus), built on small insignificant stories (like Ruth's), and includes each of our personal stories of struggle and redemption.

SCRIPTURE REFERENCES

Primary Text:

Ruth 1:1-22 - Tragedy in Moab and Ruth's commitment

Ruth 2:1-23 - Ruth meets Boaz and finds favor

Ruth 3:1-18 - The encounter at the threshing floor

Ruth 4:1-22 - Boaz redeems Ruth and the genealogy

Supporting Passages:

Ruth 1:16-17 - Ruth's famous commitment speech

Ruth 2:11-12 - Boaz recognizes Ruth's character

Ruth 3:9 - "Spread your wings over your servant"

Ruth 4:14-15 - The women bless Naomi

Ruth 4:17 - Obed, father of Jesse, father of David

Matthew 1:1 - Jesus, son of David

Revelation 22:16 - Jesus as root and descendant of David

Numbers 6 - The Nazirite vow context

Genesis 38 - Tamar and the lineage connection

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