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4.21.2010

FOR WEDNESDAY Reading #10 (Ruth 4:1-12)

For NIV reading click here http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ruth+4%3A1-12&version=NIV

Decisions at the city gate set the stage to the outcome of all that has happened, both for Naomi and Ruth, and beyond.

Another contrast, this time between Boaz and the nearer-kinsman. The contrast is not between good and bad but between reasonable action and risky/faithful action.

Again notice the blessing/prayer language.

Thoughts, questions, applications...
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4 comments:

  1. Jayne ShadowApril 21, 2010 at 4:39 PM

    I am most fascinated with the prophecy of the last passage. I guess their family did bring fame for Bethlehem...and Christ is called the Lion of Judah.

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  2. DocApril 21, 2010 at 5:16 PM

    Thanks to Tamar and Ruth for doing whatever was needed to " keep the lineage going " .

    Boaz is just a real hero to me .

    I love all the " the Lord bless you " and " may the Lord do such and such ..... ".
    You just don't hear that kind of talk today .

    What a great " feel good story " . Has a movie ever been made of this story ?

    Thanks Matt for the new Hebrew words .

    May the Lord bless all of you who partake in this blog !

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  3. MattApril 21, 2010 at 9:52 PM

    Verse 6 has always been a bit convicting to me. What act of faithfulness and selfless care am I unwilling to do because it might 'endanger my own estate.' Though I don't really have any estate, what possessions or opportunities or comforts am I clinging to that keep me from the kind of hesed/faithful care that Boaz has shown?

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  4. MattApril 21, 2010 at 10:09 PM

    As far as the sandal is concerned...no one really knows what that's about. We don't even know who took off the sandal and gave it. Seems to be a symbol and perhaps a legal decision in the redemption of land (purchase to benefit another). In the interests of application, I dare you to try taking your shoe off and offering it as a down payment on your next big purchase...that would be worth seeing.

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