Do you ever feel like the plot of your life is just a pattern of "strange ink" without purpose? This week, we conclude our series "Redeeming Love" by seeing how God brings the messy story of Naomi and Ruth into focus. We discuss the ancient customs of the city gate, the "cost" of being a redeemer, and the genealogy that reveals this local story was always about the coming King. Just as bread returned to Bethlehem, we look to the Bread of Life who was born there to buy us back from sin and death.

Ruth 3 places us in a moment of tension and decision. Naomi makes a plan, Ruth steps out in boldness, and Boaz responds with integrity.

In a culture and circumstances, where the easy path was available, both Ruth and Boaz choose godliness. Their faithfulness points us to Christ, our true Redeemer, who did not take the easy path but gave Himself for us.

What path will we choose when faced with pressure, temptation, and opportunity?

Do you ever feel like your life is governed by "accidents"? This week, we continue our series "Redeeming Love" by examining the "happenstance" of Ruth landing in the field of Boaz. We discuss the biblical provision of gleaning, the character of a "worthy man," and the beautiful imagery of finding safety under God’s wings. Just as Boaz provided Ruth with a "Costco-sized" abundance of grain, Christ provides us with an abundance of mercy that far exceeds our needs.