Living Hope Fellowship

In a world full of transactional relationships, what does true, redeeming love actually look like?

In this episode, Pastor Derek Holmes delivers the third installment of our four-part series through the book of Ruth. Moving into one of the most pivotal moments of the story, we dive deep into the profound encounter between Ruth and Boaz at the threshing floor—a moment that is so much more than a ancient romance.

Pastor Derek investigates how Boaz and Ruth’s unfolding love story serves as a breathtaking metaphorical depiction of the Gospel. Through Boaz’s fierce protection, intentional provision, and sacrificial love for Ruth, we get a tangible, beautiful picture of how Christ cares for us and desires to save and redeem us from our brokenness.

But redemption isn't just about the Redeemer; it's also about our response. We look at Ruth’s bold, willing request to be taken under Boaz’s wing, uncovering what it teaches us about the posture of our own hearts. To experience the fullness of Christ’s saving grace, we must come to Him with that same willingness and vulnerability.

Whether you feel hidden, broken, or undeserving of love, this episode is a powerful reminder that you have a Kinsman-Redeemer who has already declared His love for you.

Key Takeaways From This Episode:

- The Gospel in the Old Testament: How the historical accounts of Ruth and Boaz mirror Christ’s ultimate redemptive mission.

- The Character of the Redeemer: Understanding Christ’s heart for you through Boaz’s protection and provision.

- The Posture of Faith: What Ruth’s surrender teaches us about how we must approach Jesus for salvation.

In part two of Ruth: Redeemed By Love, Pastor Derek Holmes walks through Ruth 2 and the unforgettable moment Ruth meets Boaz — a “meet-cute” that is far more than a charming love-story scene. What looks like a chance encounter in a barley field is actually the sovereign hand of God at work, weaving together grace, provision, protection, and redemption.

Ruth enters the field as a poor Moabite widow with no security, no status, and no guarantee of survival. But Boaz sees her, welcomes her, protects her, provides for her, and points us toward the greater Redeemer, Jesus Christ. Through this story, we are reminded that God is never absent, even in ordinary circumstances; Jesus welcomes us in spite of our brokenness; and when we meet the Redeemer, everything changes.

This message invites us to consider where God may be working through what we often call coincidence, and it calls every listener to find refuge, hope, and salvation under the wings of Christ.

In part two of Ruth: Redeemed By Love, Pastor Derek Holmes walks through Ruth 2 and the unforgettable moment Ruth meets Boaz — a “meet-cute” that is far more than a charming love-story scene. What looks like a chance encounter in a barley field is actually the sovereign hand of God at work, weaving together grace, provision, protection, and redemption.

Ruth enters the field as a poor Moabite widow with no security, no status, and no guarantee of survival. But Boaz sees her, welcomes her, protects her, provides for her, and points us toward the greater Redeemer, Jesus Christ. Through this story, we are reminded that God is never absent, even in ordinary circumstances; Jesus welcomes us in spite of our brokenness; and when we meet the Redeemer, everything changes.

This message invites us to consider where God may be working through what we often call coincidence, and it calls every listener to find refuge, hope, and salvation under the wings of Christ.

In this message, Pastor Derek Holmes begins a series through the book of Ruth, one of the Bible's greatest love stories. More than a love story, Ruth is a living metaphor for the continuing gracious love of God for humanity, redeeming us through the Gospel of Jesus Christ. In chapter 1, we are introduced to Naomi and Ruth, two widows in desperate need for hope. Through this chapter, we see some explicit gospel truths that (1) Sin has a devastating power, but (2) The redeeming power of God is much stronger!

In this message, Pastor Derek Holmes begins a series through the book of Ruth, one of the Bible's greatest love stories. More than a love story, Ruth is a living metaphor for the continuing gracious love of God for humanity, redeeming us through the Gospel of Jesus Christ. In chapter 1, we are introduced to Naomi and Ruth, two widows in desperate need for hope. Through this chapter, we see some explicit gospel truths that (1) Sin has a devastating power, but (2) The redeeming power of God is much stronger!

This week at Living Hope Fellowship, we continued our series through the Sermon on the Mount with a message from Matthew 5.

In this passage, Jesus challenges His followers to live with a transformed heart—one that reflects His character in both attitude and action. Rather than focusing on outward appearance, Christ calls us to a deeper righteousness rooted in humility, obedience, and a genuine pursuit of God.

This message encourages us to examine our lives and consider whether we are truly living out the teachings of Jesus in our everyday walk.

This week at Living Hope Fellowship, we continued our series through the Sermon on the Mount with a message from Matthew 5.

In this passage, Jesus challenges His followers to live with a transformed heart—one that reflects His character in both attitude and action. Rather than focusing on outward appearance, Christ calls us to a deeper righteousness rooted in humility, obedience, and a genuine pursuit of God.

This message encourages us to examine our lives and consider whether we are truly living out the teachings of Jesus in our everyday walk.

This week at Living Hope Fellowship, we continued our series through the Sermon on the Mount with a message from Matthew 5.

In this passage, Jesus calls His followers to a deeper, heart-level righteousness that goes beyond outward actions. He challenges us to live in a way that reflects His character—marked by humility, obedience, and a genuine pursuit of God.

This message encourages us to not only hear the words of Jesus, but to live them out in our daily lives as we grow in faith and reflect Christ to those around us.

This week at Living Hope Fellowship, we continued our series through the Sermon on the Mount with a message from Matthew 5.

In this passage, Jesus calls His followers to a deeper, heart-level righteousness that goes beyond outward actions. He challenges us to live in a way that reflects His character—marked by humility, obedience, and a genuine pursuit of God.

This message encourages us to not only hear the words of Jesus, but to live them out in our daily lives as we grow in faith and reflect Christ to those around us.

This week at Living Hope Fellowship, we began a new series through the Sermon on the Mount with a message from Matthew 5.

In this passage, Jesus teaches what it truly means to live as a citizen of God’s kingdom. Rather than focusing only on outward actions, He calls His followers to a transformed heart—marked by humility, righteousness, mercy, and dependence on God.

This message challenges us to examine our lives and consider how we are reflecting Christ in our daily attitudes, choices, and relationships.