National Capital Bible Church

Matt 2:1-12; the Christmas Story; the Magi; the Star

Ruth 4:13-21. Boaz marries Ruth, who has progressed from lowly foreigner to servant to wife. Although she was previously barren, God gave her conception. Ruth gives birth to the redeemer—Obed, and Naomi's bitter emptiness is filled with joy. The women of Bethlehem's prayer that Naomi will find new hope and security for her future is evidenced in the concluding genealogy. In the providence of God,...

Ruth 4:9-12; Boaz reviews the transaction, acquiring the rights of the go’el,  in the presence of the witnesses; the reasons for his actions; public reaction to the court proceedings; blessing of the public reveals their acceptance of Ruth and notes the Levirate responsibility; continuity of Scripture; a new name for Ruth; God has plan for our lives –He can take what is insignificant and make...

Ruth 4:1-8; heritage of a name in OT; 1 Sam 24:21; two issues-the property and the Levirate responsibility, legal and moral;  by linking the two Ruth demonstrates her commitment expressed in 1:16-17; symbolism of giving the sandal; Gen 13:17; Palomi Almoni relinquishes both his right to Elimelech’s land and the Levirate responsibility to Boaz

Honoring fallen American heroes; 2 Sam 22:1ff; strength for battle comes from the Lord; God is not bound by time

Origins of Veterans Day—Armistice Day 11-11-1918; 1 Chron 5:18-22; as the Lord fought for Moses and Joshua, so He is fighting for us today; the Lord is protecting our military.

Ruth 4:1-4; the duties and responsibilities of the kinsmen redeemer; the gate, the place of official business;  disposition of Elimelech’s land;  redeem=accept responsibility

Ruth 3:16-4:4; empty handedness of Naomi; Boaz recognizes Naomi’s initiative and authorization of Ruth’s proposal; the function of hesed ; Boaz not the closest go’el or kinsmen redeemer and so abides by the ML; Boaz springs into action; in seeking a kinsmen redeemer to provide an heir for Elimelech, Ruth demonstrates her commitment to the God of Israel.

Ruth 3:11-15; Boaz’s response to Ruth’s request and reassurance to her indicates that he has already thought through this situation  and will abide by the civil jurisprudence of the ML

Ruth 3:1-10; Ruth’s bold proposal to Boaz, a kinsmen redeemer,  shows that she now no longer views herself as a foreigner but as capable of moving up to a higher station in Jewish society, a wife; Boaz’s response praises Ruth for her loyal love and willingness to follow the ML an legally find an heir and shows he has already thought through this situation.

Ruth 3:1-5; the end of the harvest season and Naomi decides to secure the future of her daughter-in-law by launching a bold plan and having her approach Boaz, a man of character in whom she trusts to do the right thing; laying aside her widow’s mourning garments, Ruth follows Naomi’s instructions exactly.

Ruth 2: 19:23; change of Naomi’s thinking; the role of redeemer in Israel’s family law; Lev 25:23-30; 47-55; Num 5:8; 35:13, 19-27; Job 19:23; review Levirate marriage; Ruth’s continued commitment

Ruth 2:14-20;  Boaz protects Ruth from normal human resentment; Ruth not distracted by the extraordinary treatment she receives but continues to work; Naomi’s astonishment

Ruth 2:13-14; character of Ruth and Boaz; the actions and intentions of Boaz; principles of courtship; Eph 5:22

Ruth 1:1- 2:14; Review; character of Ruth and Boaz

Ruth 2:10-13; In providing for Ruth’s welfare, Boaz elevates her position in his field; Ruth expects nothing, deserves nothing, and ends up receiving everything from the Lord

Ruth 2:5-10; Boaz’s godly character revealed, his provision for Ruth ; Ruth’s character revealed, her recognition of her status and expression of gratitude; 1 Pet 5:5-7

Ruth 2:1-4; a review of Naomi’s urging the Moabitesses to return in light of the Levirate marriage doctrine; Ruth 1:11-16;  ‘coincidences’ guided by God; the spiritual weight of Boaz’s greeting

Ruth 2:1-2; answers to questions in the doctrine of the Levirate marriage; no violation of the ML; Deut 5:8; 17:17;  ritual of the sandal; Ruth’s grace orientation; “gleaning”; Lev 19:9-10; 23:22; Deut 24:19-22; Ps 41:4

Ruth 2:1; Boaz’s credentials;  a man of substance and wealthy in character too; resting in the promises of God; Nah 1:7; Pro 3:5-6; Deut 31:6; doctrine of the Levirate marriage; Gen 38:8--pre-Mosaic Law; Deut 25:5-10 provision in the Mosaic Law; symbolism of the sandal; Lev 18:6; 20:21; Doctrine of the Levirate Marriage ( document )

Ruth 1:18-22; Naomi’s return causes Bethlehem to ‘hum’ with excitement, but she responds with more bitterness, blaming the All Sufficient Sovereign One for her problems and ignoring Ruth; Gen 17:11; 49:25; God brings Naomi and Ruth back to he Land at precisely the right time; 1 Thess 5:16-18;   Ruth is brought forward; Doctrine of Bitterness ( document )

Events of the last week of Christ; Jn 12-12-16; Mk 11:12-19; 21:23-24:25; 26:1-10; Jn 13:34, Mk 14:12-41; Jn 18:2-8; Mondi Thursday; Christ’s trails and last words on the cross; Luke 23:34, 43; Jn 19:27; Mk 15:34; Jn 19:28, 30; the resurrection of Christ; Matt 28:1-10.

History of Easter; Palm Sunday review; John the Baptist’s proclamation; Matt 3:3; genuine offer of the Kingdom; triumphal entry of Christ we the fulfillment of prophecy; Zech 9:9; Dan 9:24-27, Neh 2:1-8.

Ruth 1:15-18; Naomi commands  Ruth to return “to her people and her gods” 4 times; Ruth begins to make a change, but in her self- absorption Naomi does not see it; Hebrew poetry; 4-fold commitment of Ruth; Naomi stunned to silence instead of rejoicing

Ruth 1:11-14; Ruth’s clinging to Naomi indicative of her strong mental commitment; Gen 2:24; doctrine of bitterness