Love – First Baptist Church Dunkirk NY

Ruth – Love & Loyalty

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Scripture: Ruth 1-4
Love

Biblical love is a choice. It’s action over emotion.

Naomi chose to bring Orpah & Ruth.
Ruth chose to love her mother-in-law, her people, and her God.

Resolve

Naomi moved back to Bethlehem.

Ruth chose to work & provide.
Boaz favored Ruth, a foreigner, a widow.
Ruth followed Jewish customs and God’s Law.

Redemption

Ruth sought redemption from Boaz.

Boaz protected Ruth & her reputation.
Boaz redeemed Ruth and Naomi both.
Jesus, our Redeemer & Messiah came through Ruth & Boaz’s family (David)

Take Aways
  • Ruth loved her family.
  • She kept her word.
  • She delighted & was diligent in her work.
  • She trusted God in hard times.
  • She sought help (redemption).
  • Ruth was a godly mother with a godly heritage.
  • Do you know your Redeemer?
    • Be like Ruth.
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