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ICF Zurich Logo. Series’ logo. Leo Bigger. Leo Bigger. It so happened that Naomi had a relative by marriage , a man prominent and rich , connected with Elimelech's family . His name was Boaz . Ruth 2:1. Ruth. My queen , there you are !. Ruth.

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  1. ICF ZurichLogo

  2. Series’ logo

  3. Leo Bigger Leo Bigger

  4. It so happenedthat Naomi had a relative bymarriage, a man prominent and rich, connectedwithElimelech'sfamily. His name was Boaz. Ruth 2:1 Ruth

  5. My queen, thereyouare! Ruth

  6. And Ruth theMoabitesaid to Naomi, “Letmego to thefields and pick up theleftovergrainbehindanyone in whoseeyes I find favor.” Boazaskedtheoverseer of his harvesters, “Whodoesthatyoungwomanbelong to?” Ruth 2:2+5 Ruth

  7. Relationshipsbeginwith: • a firstglance Ruth

  8. Relationshipsbeginwith: • a firstglance • a flirt Ruth

  9. Just thenBoazarrivedfrom Bethlehem and greetedtheharvesters, “The LORD bewithyou!” “The LORD blessyou!” theyanswered. Ruth 2:4 Ruth

  10. Relationshipsbeginwith: • a firstglance • a flirt • thefragrance Ruth

  11. Relationshipsbeginwith: • a firstglance • a flirt • thefragrance • a naturaldevelopment Ruth

  12. A solid characterisalwaysconvincing Ruth

  13. Theoverseerreplied, “SheistheMoabitewhocame back fromMoabwith Naomi. Shesaid, ‘Pleaseletmeglean and gatheramongthesheavesbehindtheharvesters.’ ... Ruth

  14. ... Shecameintothefieldand has remainedherefrommorningtillnow, exceptfor a shortrest in theshelter.” Ruth 2:6-7 Ruth

  15. Ruth

  16. I havesomethingto giveaway Ruth

  17. So Boazsaid to Ruth, “My daughter, listen to me.” Ruth 2:8a Ruth

  18. Boaz was not a problematician: • the sentimental type: hardlyable to handle pressure • the Rambo type: coarse and rude Boaz

  19. Boaz was not a problematician: • thejealoustype: causes her to want to avoidhim • themama-man: passive Pasha Boaz

  20. Boaz was not a problematician: • thehelplesstype: can’t live without her • theworkaholic: notoriousforbeingpermanently absent Boaz

  21. Boaz was not a problematician: • thegeneral:disrespectfulcommander Boaz

  22. Don’tgo and glean in anotherfield and don’tgoawayfromhere. Stayherewiththewomenwhoworkforme. Watch thefieldwheretheharvestersareworking, and followalongafterthewomen. ... Ruth

  23. ... I havetoldthemennot to lay a hand on you. And wheneveryouarethirsty, go and get a drinkfromthewaterjarsthemenhavefilled.” Ruth 2:8b-9 Ruth

  24. Boazhad his list of thingshe had to give: • closeness: I am yoursecurity Boaz

  25. Boazhad his list of thingshe had to give: • closeness: I am yoursecurity • acceptance: I am yourlove Boaz

  26. Boazhad his list of thingshe had to give: • closeness: I am yoursecurity • acceptance: I am yourlove • protection: I am yourprotector Boaz

  27. Boazhad his list of thingshe had to give: • food and beverage: I am yourprovider Boaz

  28. Boazhad his list of thingshe had to give: • food and beverage: I am yourprovider • fear of God: I am yourfaithfulness Boaz

  29. Whenyouareharvesting in yourfield and youoverlook a sheaf, do notgo back to get it. Leaveitfortheforeigner, thefatherless and thewidow, so thatthe LORD yourGodmayblessyou in all thework of yourhands. Deuteronomy 24:19 Ruth

  30. Makethecircumstancesclear Ruth

  31. At this, shebowed down withher face to theground. Sheaskedhim, “Whyhave I found such favor in youreyesthatyounoticeme - a foreigner?” Ruth 2:10 Ruth

  32. ThethreeF-circumstances? Ruth

  33. ThethreeF-circumstances? • freak Ruth

  34. ThethreeF-circumstances? • freak • friend Ruth

  35. ThethreeF-circumstances? • freak • friend • forever Ruth

  36. «Boazreplied, “I’vebeentold all aboutwhatyouhavedoneforyourmother-in-lawsincethedeath of yourhusband - howyouleftyourfather and mother and yourhomeland and came to live with a peopleyoudidnotknowbefore. ... Ruth

  37. ... May the LORD repayyouforwhatyouhavedone. May youberichlyrewardedbythe LORD, theGod of Israel, underwhosewingsyouhave come to takerefuge.” Ruth 2:11-12 Ruth

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