A. The introduction (1-2)

B. A call to remembrance and assurance (3-5)

C. A call to remember the gift of the Spirit (6-7)

A. The process of redemption (1-10)

B. The blessings in redemption (11-12)

C. The hope through redemption (13-22)

A. A Near-East ritual of redemption (1-6)

B. Spreading the corner of the garment (7-13)

C. The return of hope (14-18)

A. The view from the valley (1-2)

B. When the way seems uncertain (3-5)

C. The Lord's eternal protection (6-8) 

A. Naomi's catastrophic loss (1-5) - unmet expectations 

B. Ruth's confession and conversion (6-18) - faith in the midst of tragedy 

C. Naomi's bitter outlook (19-22) - failure and shame

1. Context 21:1-3

2. Grieving the past (21:4)

3. Hopeful about the future (21:5)

A. Through faith alone

B. In Christ alone 

C. To the glory of God alone 

A. There is no one good (9-18)

B. No one is justified by the Law (19-20)

C. Believers are justified freely by His grace (21-24)

A. The Jews' false security in the Law (17-24)

B. The mark of the true covenant (25-29)

A. Self-delusion of condemnation (1-4)

B. God’s just judgement (5-11)

C. God’s will judge all alike on the last day (12-16)