Handfuls of Purpose

I. EXPOSITION FOR OUR UNDERSTANDING

A. Brief Overview of the Book

1. Ruth clings to Naomi, ch.1
2. Ruth meets Boaz, ch.2
3. Naomi instructs Ruth, ch.3
4. Boaz redeems Ruth, ch.4

B. Basic Outline of the Second Chapter

1. Ruth happens upon Boaz's field, vv1-3
2. Ruth meets Boaz, vv4-18
3. Ruth instructed by Naomi, vv19-23

II. EXHORTATION FOR OUR APPLICATION

A. Whose young woman is this? Ruth 2:5-6

1. Eph 2:12, 19

B. Let her glean even among the sheaves... Ruth 2:15

1. Eph 1:3, 17-21
2. Jas 1:5

C. ...let grain from the bundles fall purposely... Ruth 2:16

1. Heb 5:13
2. Matt 12:20 (Isa 42:3)
   a. access, 1 Tim 1:15
   b. acceptance, Eph 1:6; John 1:12
   c. assurance, 1 Jn 5:12; John 10:28

D. ...one of our close relatives. Ruth 2:20

1. גאל (goel)
   a. Lev 25:25; Deut 25:5-7
2. Eph 1:7