Monday, April 02, 2012

Ruth Chapter 2

Ruth in the Family (Ruth 2:1-3; 18-23) - Dutiful
Courteous (Ruth 2:2, 9) - she is respectful
Conscientious (Ruth 2:2) - she is responsible
Compassionate (Ruth 2:18, 23) - she is reassuring
Compliant (Ruth 2:22-23; 3:5) - she is reliable

Ruth in the Field (Ruth 2:4-17) - Diligent
Hardworking (Ruth 2:7, 17)
Humble (Ruth 2:7, 10, 13)

Boaz in the Field (a picture of Christ)
Personal (Ruth 2:4-5) - He recognizes his workers and spots Ruth
Protects (Ruth 2:9, 15-16) - He charges his workers and protects Ruth
Provides (Ruth 2:9, 14-17) - He commands his workers and provides for Ruth

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Isn't it wonderful how Boaz's role typifies Christ in our life?

Jaya said...

It is! What's beautiful is how vivid a picture of Christ is painted for us in Boaz. How much would be lost for us to understand and appreciate if the book was not there. :)