Ruth the Story of our Redemption

Ruth, Chapter three: The Story of our RedemptionIntroduction to Chapter 3Naomi arranges Ruth to meet Boaz.1. Securemarriageforredemptiveprovision.2. Boazisthesourcetosolvealltheirproblems.PropertyNearestrelativeattainsthepropertyofNaomi’sdeceased husband.SeeDt25:5-10Ruth 3: 1-4(0ver)Seeking a marriage is to seek a home-a place of security.Home:restingplace,security,stability.Naomigaveherstrictinstructions.a. Riskyandboldmove.b. Reputationsatstake.RepentanceiskeytoapproachingChrist.Symbolizedinwashing,anointingandbettersclothing.Repentance:metanoia-changeofdirection.See Mt. 11:25-29Marriageproposal 1. Uncoverfeetissignofservice 2. GarmentoverRuthisproposalofmarriage 3. Ruthis“loosing”herlife...seeMt.16:25Ruth 3: 5-15Obedience is key1. Ruthneededtosay“yes”toNaomi’splan.2. ObedienceiskeytofollowingJesus.SeeMt.7:21.God tells us how to be redeemed.Cometohiminobedience.Cometohimwithrepentance.Cometothefootofthecross(symbolizedinRuthatfeetofBoaz)Marriage is a proposal.Rooted in the covenant of God with Israel.See Rm. 3:23-25.See Catechism #145, 148; 1611-1612; 2207-2208.D. Ruth 3:16-18. 1. RuthsharesallthiswithNaomi.NaomiisawitnesstoLord’swork in Ruth. 2. RuthisatestimonytoGod’spromises.Reflection.NaomiandRuthwereboldintheirplan.Whereis“boldness”neededinyour life?HowisthenuptialcovenantofGodwithIsraelsymbolicofChristwiththechurch? How do the sacraments reflect this nuptial covenant?Boaziskinsman-redeemerforRuth:rescuingheroutofdestitution.Howdoes Christ’s work at the cross rescue us? What is our true destitution?NaomiwitnessestotheLord’spromisesinRuth’slife.Whatkindofwitnesscan you give to the Lord working in your life, fulfilling His promises in your life?