Ruth - The Story Within The Story Week Seven: Keeping Close (Man Tips) – Ruth 2:14-23

DOWNLOAD PDF SERMON NOTES HERE Today we will look at the very practical ways that Boaz honors Ruth (and others) in ways that are strong and masculine, while not being chauvinistic. Boaz is a great catch for Ruth based on 15 indicators in the text. • His character (Ruth 2:1). • Boaz isn’t afraid to show that he knows God! (Ruth 2:4) • He NOTICES. (Ruth 2:5) • Boaz honors what is front of him. • Boaz provides friendship and community. (Ruth 2:8) • Boaz protects Ruth. • Boaz tells Ruth her character is beautiful. (Ruth 2:11) • Boaz honors her publicly. • Boaz prays for her. (Ruth 2:12) • Boaz comforts her. (Ruth 2:13) • Boaz offers grace. • Boaz feeds her. (Ruth 2:14) • Boaz serves Ruth. • Boaz treats Ruth with respect and in turn treats Naomi with respect. (Ruth 2:14) • Boaz invests in those around him. (Ruth 2:15)