Ruth: A Rescue Mission

Big Idea: The book of Ruth points us to Jesus—our true and eternal Kinsman-Redeemer. Through
this beautiful Old Testament story we discover that God is always at work rescuing, redeeming
and restoring His people.

Key Scriptures
Ruth 1:16–18
Ruth 1:20–21
Ruth 2:3
Ruth 3:9
Ruth 4:13–17

The Journey Through Ruth

Chapter 1 – The Tragedy

Key Point: Our rescue begins when we come to the end of ourselves.

Naomi returns empty, bitter and convinced her story is over. Yet even in the darkest chapter, God
is preparing the way for redemption.

Chapter 2 – A Glimmer of Hope

Key Point: Even when we can’t see His hand, God is already working for our good.

Ruth “just happens” to glean in Boaz’s field—but what looks like coincidence is God’s
providence.

Chapter 3 – The Match-maker

Key Point: Hope becomes certain when we place ourselves under the covering of our Redeemer.

At the threshing floor—the place where the wheat is separated from the chaff and what is valuable
is revealed—Ruth entrusts herself to Boaz, her kinsman-redeemer. It points us to Jesus, our
ultimate Redeemer, under whose covering we find refuge.

Chapter 4 – The Triumph

Key Point: Our Redeemer doesn’t just rescue us—He gives us a future beyond what we could
imagine

The story moves from tragedy to triumph, emptiness to fullness, bitterness to joy. Ruth becomes
part of the family line of King David—and ultimately, Jesus Christ.

Jesus: Our True Redeemer

Boaz points us to Jesus, our true and eternal Kinsman-Redeemer.