God provides his grace. He grants us his favor. We strive to live faithfully, but it is God who provides what we need.

1.As it turned out … (Ruth 2:1-3)
a. Boaz’ introduction part one (Ruth 2:1)
b. Ruth’s plan (Ruth 2:2)
c. Gleaning: God’s provision for widows, the poor and refugees (Leviticus 19:9)
d.“As it turned out…” (Ruth 2:3)

2.Ruth and Boaz met at that moment (Ruth 2:4-17a)
a. “Now at that moment…” (Ruth 2:4, NET)
b. Boaz’ conversation with his workers (Ruth 2:4-7)
i. Ruth the Moabite
ii. Ruth’s character part 1
c. Boaz & Ruth’s Conversation (Ruth 2:8-13)
i. Boaz’s offer
ii. Ruth’s character part 2
iii. Boaz connects Ruth’s action to what God does
iv. God’s cover for His people (Psalm 91:4)
d. The closing of the day (Ruth 2:14-17)
i. Boaz’ generosity
ii. Ruth’s harvest

3.Redeemer revealed (Ruth 2:18-23)
a. Ruth and Naomi’s conversation (Ruth 2:18-19)
b. Naomi connects Boaz to God’s provision (Ruth 2:20)
c. He has not stopped showing his kindness (hesed). (Ruth 2:20)
d. The Kinsman Redeemer
e. Naomi’s plan (Ruth 2:21-22)
f. The harvest is finished with Ruth and Naomi still together, and no Boaz (Ruth 2:23)

Next Steps:
1.Be obedient: God’s plan includes us doing our part
2.Be hopeful: Trust in God to provide cover
3.Believe in God’s sovereign control