Sermon: Take Refuge Under the Wings of God

Ruth 2:1-23

Tony Felich

June 18, 2006

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God will have mercy on anyone who takes refuge under His wings

REVIEW OF CHAPTER ONE

- Hard Providence

- Naomi's bitterness

- Ruth's conversion and profession

The story continues in chapter 2 THE FRUIT OF RUTH'S FAITH

- Profession of Faith

- Initiative

- Humility

- Work ethic

THE KINDNESS AND PROPRIETY OF BOAZ

- Personal business practice

- Protection for Ruth

- Permission for Ruth to glean

- Water for Ruth

- Pronouncement of blessing upon Ruth

- Food for Ruth

- Special gleaning privileges

THE SPIRITUAL RESTORATION OF NAOMI

- Recognition of God's graciousness