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Steve Wiggins of GroundworksMinistries.com is sharing a devotional from the Old Testament book of Ruth, Chapter Three. Â
Come Bible Study WITH ME through Ruth 3 and ask all the questions!
Our guest pastor Tom continues our series on Ruth digging into chapter 3.Â
This past Sunday, Pastor Ulysses goes through Ruth 3, where we learn about the deep, soul-level rest found only in our ultimate Redeemer Jesus. Like Ruth approaching Boaz in humility, we see how we can come to Jesus not on our own terms, but with open hands and surrendered hearts.
Pastoral intern Ben Phelps opens to the touching story of Ruth approaching Boaz with a marriage proposal. Exploring the powerful image of Ruth being sheltered under the shadow of Boaz's "wings," Ben shows how God's people in every age are taught to gather under the protective care of the Lord Jesus Christ.
The story of Ruth is more than a love story—it's a story of loyal love, deep loss, divine providence, and ultimate redemption. In this five-week journey through Ruth, we'll see how God works through ordinary lives and broken circumstances to bring about His redemptive purposes. Every chapter whispers the hope of Christ, our true and better Redeemer who brings the outsider in."At The Redeemers Feet" is a sermon based on Ruth 3 preached by lead pastor Billy Glosson.This sermon was preached at Mission Church — a church in Morganton, North Carolina in the heart of Burke County.Join us in person on Sundays, 10 AM221 Herron St.Morganton NC, 28655
We are told in 2 Timothy 3 verses 16 that "all Scripture has been breathed out by God". This includes the book of Revelation which is known in the Greek as 'the Apocalypse'. It was as its first verse tells us given to the Lord Jesus Christ by his Father who showed our Lord the matters "revealed" in that book. But having received those wonderful matters Jesus 'reveals' those matters via his angel through John the Apostle to all believers. In Revelation we have the only book in the Bible directly given to believers by the Lord Jesus Christ (1 verse 1) and encompassing blessings on the diligent readers (v3). It contains letters of advice in chapters 2-3 from the Lord which are portrayed in the opening vision of 1verses 9-20,. Each of the seven ecclesias in Turkey are told what's wrong with their attitude, and also they receive commendation for their successes. The 7 letters all emphasise faithful works that are necessary to please our Father and His Son. These works are seen in the faithful lives of His children as they strive to walk to the Father's kingdom guided daily by the energy drawn from the love of the Father and His Son and given to us through the Word of the Almighty. From this amalgam of instructions we are to be both warned and encouraged; in order for us to, like our Lord 'overcome' the world (2 verses 26-27) and so be blessed to inherit the Kingdom.
Naomi (whose name meant 'sweetness') had experienced great 'bitterness' (Mara) as chapter 1verses 20-21 indicated, at the hand of the Almighty (El Shaddai - the strength of the nourishers and destroyers). So in chapter 3 a plan is devised so that Boaz will marry Ruth. In verse 9 the word translated as "wings" means the extremity of a garment (which was fringed with a blue ribbon: to remind Israel that they were the people of the Almighty and under the guidance of heaven). We, too, are in God's hands: Deuteronomy 33verse 27. In chapter 4 Boaz becomes the Redeemer, or near kinsmen, typifying Christ redeeming us when the Law could not. So by this union the grandfather of David is born in the "house of bread and praise". In so many ways David became the "bread of life" for the people of God (see Psalm 78verses 70-72). Isaiah outlines the great work of Cyrus by describing the return from Babylonian exile that he would decree and accomplish in BC 537 (commemorated in a coin minted in 2017 which quotes Ezra 1verse 2). Â Verses 1-7 tell us that Cyrus the Persian king had been foreordained by Yahweh to do an incredible work on behalf of Israel (God's chosen people). The name Cyrus means "one like the heir" ie the Lord Jesus Christ: the heir of all things (Hebrews 1verse 1-2). Cyrus the Persian king was an instrument used by the Almighty - though Cyrus did not know this Isaiah 45verse 4. The great work of Cyrus was to free the Jewish exiles and send them home to Jerusalem to rebuild the city. But to do this Babylon the Great had to be destroyed first. Likewise the kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ can only prosper when the mystical Babylon of the book of Revelation has been destroyed. Verses 6-7 tell us that Yahweh will be known for His works: Ezekiel the prophet declares 63 times: "and they shall know that I am Yahweh". Verse 8 says that this work is a preparation for the times of blessing. Verses 9-10 are a reminder that the LORD's vessels are His to use as He pleases and that they have no right to question His choice. Verses 11-13 tell of the power of the Omnipotent Creator and His unstoppable Will. Verses 14-17 speak of the God of Israel being the only Saviour. Those who believe and trust in Him will be saved with an everlasting salvation. In contrast believers in idols will have confusion and everlasting destruction. Verses 18-19 tell us that the Almighty Creator formed the earth to be populated by individuals who know, love and serve Him. Verses 20-21 issue a challenge to idol worshippers to predict anything that will happen - of course they being non entities are powerless to do so. In verses 22-23 the only true God invites and commands all to turn to Him and acknowledge and serve Him. He has sent His Son who will rule for Him and requires everyone to accept and honour His Son as they must do with the Almighty Himself: John 5 verses 19-24; Philippians 2 verses 9; 1 Corinthians 15 verses 20-28. The last two verses of the chapter remind us that only in Yahweh do we have righteousness, strength, justification and glorification. We are told in 2 Timothy 3 verses 16 that "all Scripture has been breathed out by God". This includes the book of Revelation which is known in the Greek as 'the Apocalypse'. It was as its first verse tells us given to the Lord Jesus Christ by his Father who showed our Lord the matters "revealed" in that book. But having received those wonderful matters Jesus 'reveals' those matters via his angel through John the Apostle to all believers. In Revelation we have the only book in the Bible directly given to believers by the Lord Jesus Christ (1 verse 1) and encompassing blessings on the diligent readers (v3). It contains letters of advice in chapters 2-3 from the Lord which are portrayed in the opening vision of 1verses 9-20,. Each of the seven ecclesias in Turkey are told what's wrong with their attitude, and also they receive commendation for their successes. The 7 letters all emphasise faithful works that are necessary to please our Father and His Son. These works are seen in the faithful lives of His children as they strive to walk to the Father's kingdom guided daily by the energy drawn from the love of the Father and His Son and given to us through the Word of the Almighty. From this amalgam of instructions we are to be both warned and encouraged; in order for us to, like our Lord 'overcome' the world (2 verses 26-27) and so be blessed to inherit the Kingdom.
Send us a textIn this episode of the Village Church sermon podcast, Pastor Sue explores Ruth chapter 3. She builds on the previous discussion of honor and shame in Hebrew culture and highlights how the narrative unfolds like a dramatic play. Pastor Sue unpacks the significance of the threshing floor and the layered symbolism of the scene—each detail pointing toward Boaz as the kinsman redeemer and ultimately foreshadowing Jesus. Support the showThe Village Church's sermon podcast is more than just a weekly message. It is an invitation into the great and ongoing story of God's work in the world. Pastors Eric, Mark, Susan, Daniel, and other leaders open the Scriptures not as a collection of abstract ideas but as the living, breathing witness to God's kingdom breaking into our midst. Each episode is a call—not merely to listen, but to take part, to step forward into the life of faith with renewed vision and purpose. Week by week, the pastors and leaders explore the deep rhythms of Christian discipleship—prayer, fasting, generosity—not as isolated duties but as part of a larger, richer, and more beautiful whole. They unpack these ancient practices in light of Jesus himself, the one in whom heaven and earth have come together. But they also turn their attention to the realities of everyday life—relationships, finances, the struggles and joys of being human—demonstrating how the gospel is not merely about what we believe but about how we live as God's renewed people in the present age. The Village Churchvillagersonline@gmail.comMore information at www.villagersonline.com
In these chapters of Ruth, we see how Ruth was pursued by Boaz even though she had nothing to offer him. Boaz didn't care about her past or origin, he only cared about her future. And like Jesus, he redeemed her life. The story of Ruth mirrors God's love for all His children and shows us how we need only to step aside and "le Him." By Shelby Crosswhite
This week's sermon by Pastor Sean focuses on Ruth chapter 3, highlighting Naomi's plan, Ruth's obedience and initiative, and Boaz's faithfulness, drawing parallels between Boaz's role for Ruth and Jesus as our ultimate redeemer who offers unconditional love and redemption despite our shortcomings.
Working To Rest: Ruth 3 w/Darren Tyler
Ruth opens with the story of a mother who lost just about everything—and, it closes with the story of a man who becomes a father. From beginning to end, it's a story of a God who is providentially at work in the lives of ordinary people like you and me and inviting us into the bigger story that is unfolding. Join us for a six-week journey, from Mother's Day to Father's Day, through the Book of Ruth starting Sunday, May 11.
Pastor Esteban Garcia continues our series in Ruth
The third chapter of Ruth has puzzled biblical scholars for millennia. To be sure, we see people make decisions that may or may not have been motivated by entirely proper intentions. But we also see God's faithfulness to everyone in the account. Their decisions (right or wrong) don't stop His redemption. This week, as we study this puzzling chapter, we will find that God is faithful to all of us, in every moment, always.
Tom Watts Series: Hope restored Ruth 3 St John's Downshire Hill - Sunday 25th May 2024 6.00pm
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Preacher: Andy BauerDate: 5/25/25Series: God's In ItKey Scriptures: Ruth 3
Ruthless Elimination Of Exhaustion: Ruth 3 w/Darren Tyler
May 18, 2025 - Mark Kuykendall - Ruth 3:1-18 by Bethel Downtown
The Book of Ruth | Week 4 | Ruth 3:1-18 by Refuge Community Church
A sermon by Church Planting Resident S.O. Listen along as ACC Downtown journeys through the book of Ruth.
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Welcome to the Daily Disciple Podcast. As daily disciples, we seek to adore and follow Jesus, our teacher, into the abundant life that he offers. Because we find Jesus to be irresistible and fascinating and incredibly practical, we want to be students of his scripture. Today's episode is found in Ruth 3 "Alluring and Covering"
God providentially protects and provides through human choices.
Faithfulness Seizes Opportunity (Ruth 3:1-18)
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Clear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church
In this episode of The Story of Scripture, Ted Ryskoski, Lane Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the courage and faithful obedience of Ruth, Noami, and Hannah in the books of Ruth and 1 Samuel. Through the seemingly private suffering and faith of these women, God begins a new chapter in his Story of Redemption:Â a king for his people.Â
"When God Writes The Story" by Matt Miller. Ruth - Part 6. The message was preached on April 27, 2025. Ruth 3:1-18.
In Ruth chapter 3, everything begins to change for Naomi and Ruth. Naomi lays out a plan for Ruth's future. Ruth humbly proposes to Boaz in an act of faith and submission. And Boaz, the redeemer, makes a promise that changes everything. In this message, we'll unpack: ✅ Naomi's Plan: Seeking security and rest for Ruth. ✅ Ruth's Proposal: A submitted servant laying her life at the feet of Boaz. ✅ Boaz's Promise: A redeemer's commitment—and the call to "sit still" and trust. God is always working behind the scenes—calling us to trust His plans, submit to His will, and patiently wait for His promises to unfold.
Shepherding Our Hearts with Tina Shepherd and Addy Hine A Bible podcast for ladies Ep159 - Ruth 3:16
Oftentimes, our hearts are burdened with lies, half-truths, and the general weariness of life. Because of this, we are prone to seek comfort and security in things other than God, who can give us ultimate rest and redemption for our hearts. Ruth and Naomi are distinctly aware of their condition and thus their need for a redeemer. This drives them to Boaz, who models for us our redemption in Jesus. In Ruth 3, we see that Jesus secures and guarantees our rest and redemption so we can wait with hope.
Chaque jour, la Parole, la vie, la lumière, l'amour à la gloire de Dieu le Père par Jésus-Christ. Lecture intégrale des livres de l'Ancien et du Nouveau Testament qui révèle Jésus-Christ et demeure le fondement de la foi chrétienne.Tiré du texte traduit par la Société Biblique de Genève (NEG 1979) et lu par Renaud FESTAL pour la Mission Timothée (http://www.missiontimothee.fr).
By Every Word, 4-4-25
In today's reading from Judges, Fr. Mike talk about Gideon's story, and points out how the people began to worship the object Gideon had created to glorify God, instead of worshipping the living God. In Ruth, he highlights the role of kinsman-redeemer and how Jesus is the ultimate fulfillment of that role. Today's readings are Judges 6-8, Ruth 3, and Psalm 135. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.
No story is too small and no life too ordinary to be part of God's greater plan of redemption. Set within the larger narrative of God's work in the world, the book of Ruth reveals how He weaves together the faithfulness of ordinary people to bring about His extraordinary redemption—not only for those in the story but ultimately for all of humanity.Sermon by Rev. Robroy Ranger
March 30, 2025 | Chris Cook
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