Study of Ruth 4:13-15

So Boaz took Ruth, and she became his wife. When he had relations with her, the Lord enabled her to conceive, and she gave birth to a son.

Then the women said to Naomi, “Blessed be the Lord, who has not left you this day without a kinsman-redeemer. May his name become famous throughout Israel. He will renew your life and sustain you in your old age. For your daughter-in-law, who loves you and is better to you than seven sons, has given him birth.”
— Ruth 4:13-15


This passage highlights the culmination of God’s redemptive plan for Ruth and Naomi. Ruth and Boaz’s marriage is blessed with the birth of a son, a tangible sign of God’s provision and favor. The women of the community recognize the significance of this moment, praising the Lord for His faithfulness. They acknowledge that this child will not only carry on the family line but also bring renewal and hope to Naomi, who had once felt empty and bitter.

The women’s praise of Ruth underscores her extraordinary love and loyalty, which surpasses even the cultural ideal of having many sons. This moment affirms the value of relationships rooted in faithfulness and love, as well as the transformative power of God’s provision.

For us today, this passage reminds us that God works through faithful individuals and seemingly ordinary events to bring about His extraordinary purposes. It also encourages us to praise Him for the blessings of restoration and renewal in our lives.


Questions

1. Ruth and Naomi experienced God’s restoration through the birth of a child. How have you seen God bring hope and renewal in your life or the lives of others?

2. The women praised God for His faithfulness to Naomi. How can we cultivate a spirit of gratitude and praise for God’s work in our lives?

3. Ruth’s love and loyalty were praised as being greater than cultural expectations. How can we show similar love and faithfulness to those in our lives?


Prayer

Loving Father,

Thank You for the ways You bring restoration and renewal to our lives, even when we feel empty or lost. Through Ruth and Naomi’s story, we see Your faithfulness and the beauty of love and loyalty. Teach us to recognize Your blessings and to praise You for Your work in our lives. Help us to love others selflessly, as Ruth did, and to trust in Your ability to bring hope and renewal in Your perfect time.

I pray in the name of Jesus, our Redeemer. Amen.

-

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