Redemption in Ruth
Ruth 3 | Wyatt Duncan | December 14, 2025
Ruth chapter 3 tells the story of Ruth’s bold yet faithful step of obedience as she follows Naomi’s guidance to seek redemption and security through Boaz, a close relative. Approaching him at the threshing floor, Ruth humbly asks Boaz to act as her redeemer by spreading his garment over her, symbolizing covenant protection and provision. Boaz responds with integrity, kindness, and restraint, praising Ruth’s character and committing to pursue redemption in the proper way. The chapter highlights themes of trust, godly character, and patient faith as Ruth waits confidently for God to work through a faithful redeemer.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
1. Where did the Holy Spirit speak or challenge you through God’s Word? Were there any “ah-ah” moments?
2. Read Ruth 3:1-6. Risk and Faith:
o Ruth takes a bold and vulnerable step by following Naomi’s instructions. Have you ever had God invite you to step out in faithful obedience—even when the outcome felt uncertain? What was it? How did you navigate/struggle/obey through this?
o Naomi’s guidance plays a crucial role in Ruth’s actions. Who are the trusted, godly voices you invite to speak into your major decisions, and how open are you to their counsel?
o How do you align God’s Word and wisdom with advice you are given, or feelings that are directing you?
3. Read Ruth 3:7-18. Character and Covering:
o Ruth and Boaz both act with integrity when no one else is watching. What does this chapter reveal about the importance of holiness and character in unseen or private moments of your life?
o Ruth asks Boaz to “spread the corner of your garment” over her—a powerful image of protection and covenant. What does it look like for you to seek God’s covering and provision instead of relying solely on your own efforts?
o Ruth chapter 3 sits between faithful obedience and future redemption. How does this passage encourage you to remain faithful today, even when you cannot yet see how God will redeem your story?
4. Series at a Glance:
o So far in our series through Ruth we have: 1) seen a family go their own way, apart from the way of God, and experience the natural consequences of that; 2) seen Naomi deal with bitterness and anger toward God—while Ruth shows supernatural kindness and commitment; 3) seen the character of Boaz through his leadership, generosity, and protection. 4) Purity and obedience. What aspect is standing out to you? What is God teaching you?
Redemption in Ruth
Ruth 2 | Chris Meade | December 7, 2025
God’s providence is at work even when life feels dark or uncertain. There are no “chance meetings” in God’s redemptive story. Ruth “happens” into Boaz’s field not by luck but by God’s guiding hand. As we encounter Ruth 2, the author emphasizes the remarkable character of both Ruth and Boaz: Ruth’s loyalty, humility, and hard work, and Boaz’s kindness, integrity, and ability to “see the unseen and connect the unconnected.” Boaz becomes an example of someone whose faith shines in a dark culture, who not only prays for God to bless but becomes the means through which God does bless. Chris’ message calls believers to embody this same character—living with eyes up, noticing people who feel invisible, speaking life, and being intentional about blessing others as an overflow of God’s grace.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
1. Where did the Holy Spirit speak or challenge you through God’s Word? Were there any “ah-ah” moments?
2. No Accidents or “It just so happened…” Read Ruth 2:1-3:
o Where have you seen “as it turned out” moments in your own life?
Looking back, can you identify times that seemed like coincidence but were clearly God’s providential hand guiding, protecting, or directing you—even before you realized it?
3. How does Ruth’s willingness to work hard in difficult circumstances inspire your approach to seasons of struggle?
o What might it look like for people to “glean faithfully” even when life feels uncertain or heavy?
4. Read Ruth 2:4-16 Boaz shines because of his character, not his circumstances.
o What is one specific area of character (integrity, kindness, purity, generosity, humility, inspiring, caring, protective, etc.) inspires and challenges you?
o Where God may be calling you to grow right now—so that you reflect Jesus more clearly?
5. Boaz “saw the unseen” and welcomed a foreigner others might overlook
o Your church’s vision is to “SEE the unseen and CONNECT the unconnected.” What would it look like for you personally to live this out in your church gatherings, workplace, or neighborhood?
o What barriers keep you from living with “eyes up”?
o In this season, how can you practice being “blessed to be a blessing”—not just financially, but with your time, encouragement, hospitality, or presence?