RUTH 2 -- The Greatest of These

1. We must live by faith in the Lord (Ruth 2:1–3)

2. We must live by the grace of God (Ruth 2:4–16)

    a. Boaz took the initiative (Ruth 2:8)

    b. Boaz spoke to Ruth (Ruth 2:8)

    c. Boaz promised to protect Ruth and provide for her needs (Ruth 2:9, 14–16)

    d. Boaz encouraged Ruth (Ruth 2:10–13)

    e. Boaz saw to it that she was satisfied (Ruth 2:14, 18)

3. We must live in hope (Ruth 2:17–23)