Main idea: The faith that finds favor in God’s eyes is the faith that takes refuge under God’s wings.
Outline:
- The structure of Ruth 2
- Scene #1 (Ruth 2:1-3)
- Scene #2 (Ruth 2:4-18a)
- Scene #3 (Ruth 2:18b-23)
- The story of Ruth 2
- Two concluding points of practical consideration
- The faith that has taken refuge under God’s wings is a faith freed up to serve God’s people
- The wings of God and the favor of God find their ultimate fulfillment in the Son of God
Secondary sources cited:
- Christopher Ash, Teaching Ruth and Esther, FTM (Fearn, Ross-shire: Christian Focus, 2018).
- Peter H. W. Lau, The Book of Ruth, NICOT (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 2023).