THE BEST IS YET TO COME

The Story of Ruth

Pastor Gary Moritz
pastor@cityunited.church

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INTRODUCTION

A. The book of Ruth describes a time period in Israel’s history when they were divided, famished, and being punished for disobeying God. In this book, God reveals His love and how He works on behalf of those who fear and trust Him. Even during this difficult time, there is still a beautiful love story taking place. This love story between Ruth and Boaz is a picture of God providing a Bride (the Church) for His Son (Jesus). The Book of Ruth is also a harvest story, as the “Lord of the harvest” gathers His sheaves (John 4:31–38).

“Your people shall be my people, And your God, my God.” —Ruth 1:16

B. Today we also live in perilous, uncertain, and divided times. The promises and blessings from God in Ruth still hold for us today. The best is yet to come if we…

1. Surrender to the Lord and obey Him.
2. Remember that no person is so far outside the reach of God’s grace that they cannot be rescued.
3. Trust that God guides and provides for those who serve Him faithfully.

C. This series of talks will include:

 July 7     Chapter 1: Hope in Sorrow
 July 14    Chapter 2: Greatness in Service
 July 21    Chapter 3: Freedom in Surrender
 TODAY      Chapter 4: Joy in Satisfaction

D. TEXT: Ruth 4:1-22 (New Testament)

Today’s Takeaway: WHERE GOD GUIDES, HE PROVIDES

CHAPTER FOUR: JOY IN SATISFACTION

I. BOAZ

Reveal Answer

FOR RUTH (4:1-6)

A.

at the gate

1. Boaz meets a close relative at the gate
   

   “You shall appoint judges and officers in all your gates, which the LORD your God gives you, according to your tribes, and they shall judge the people with just judgment.” —Deuteronomy 16:18

2. Boaz calls together ten elders of the city

   “Her husband is known in the gates, when he sits among the elders of the land.“ —Proverbs 31:23

B.

over land

1. Naomi had sold the land which belonged to her husband, Elimelech (4:3)

2. Boaz encourages the close relative to redeem it, or Boaz will (4:4)

C.

to redeem the land.

1. Boaz points out the obligation involving Ruth the Moabitess (see Deuteronomy 25:5-6)

2. This prompts the close relative to refuse

II. BOAZ

Reveal Answer

NAOMI AND RUTH (4:7-12)

“But if the man does not want to take his brother’s wife, then let his brother’s wife go up to the gate to the elders, and say, ‘My husband’s brother refuses to raise up a name to his brother in Israel; he will not perform the duty of my husband’s brother.’ 8Then the elders of his city shall call him and speak to him. But if he stands firm and says, ‘I do not want to take her,’ 9then his brother’s wife shall come to him in the presence of the elders, remove his sandal from his foot, spit in his face, and answer and say, ‘So shall it be done to the man who will not build up his brother’s house.’ 10And his name shall be called in Israel, ‘The house of him who had his sandal removed.’” —Deuteronomy 25:7-10

III. BOAZ

Reveal Answer

RUTH

A. God’s

bring satisfaction

1. The

   Reveal Answer
   of Ruth (4:13): Ruth becomes Boaz’s wife, and she gives birth to a son, Obed.

2. The

   Reveal Answer
   of God (4:14–17): The women in Bethlehem remind Naomi of the Lord’s goodness to her.

3. The

   Reveal Answer
   of Obadiah in the ways of God.

B. They become great-grandparents of King David

“…and Jesse begot David the king. David the king begot Solomon…” —Matthew 1:6

“But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, Though you are little among the thousands of Judah, Yet out of you shall come forth to Me. The One to be Ruler in Israel, Whose goings forth are from of old, From everlasting.” —Micah 5:2

APPLICATION

Ruth shows us the promises of satisfaction for our Lord Jesus, who came and redeemed us.

1. Jesus is our house of
   Reveal Answer
   .
   

   “Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst.” —John 6:35

2. Jesus fills our

   Reveal Answer
   .

   “For he satisfies the longing soul, and the hungry soul he fills with good things.” —Psalm 107:9

3. Jesus is our

   Reveal Answer
   .

   “The afflicted shall eat and be satisfied; those who seek him shall praise the Lord! May your hearts live forever!” —Psalm 22:26

4. Jesus is our

   Reveal Answer
   .

   “In your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” —Psalm 16:11

5. Jesus is our

   Reveal Answer

   “My lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing unto thee; and my soul, which thou hast redeemed.” —Psalm 71:23

Conclusion:
Are you willing to follow God and
trust in His provision for your life?

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