We need to see the Book of Ruth as really the story of God. Ruth, Boaz and Naomi should not be viewed merely as heroes or heroines for us to emulate. They are rather the “bit players” in God’s drama. The main focus is on what God is doing in and through these characters. If God is the primary actor, then his presence, actions and plans must serve as the foundation for understanding this story. The book of Ruth reveals God as one who cares for the needy, expects his people to care for the needs of others and blesses those who reflect his character by doing so. The story therefore offers an contrast to the dark picture painted in the book of Judges and it confirms that God providentially preserves faithful families who become the ancestors of King David and, eventually, Jesus Christ.
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