The book of Ruth closes with the birth of a son as God continues to weave the story of the lineage of Jesus.

In the first part of Ruth chapter 4, Boaz calls a meeting at the town gate so he can become Ruth’s kinsman-redeemer, and more importantly, Ruth’s husband.

In Ruth chapter 3, Naomi becomes a match-maker to get Ruth & Boaz together.

In Ruth chapter 2, we find Ruth looking for food and looking for work to support herself and her mother-in-law, Naomi.

In Ruth chapter 1, we learn that life doesn’t always turn out as planned.

An introduction to the book of Ruth.