The Blessings From Doing Chesed- Part 2 Ruth 3:1-18
Rom 15:4 “For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope.”
Story of REDEMPTION, GOD’S PROVIDENCE, rewards of doing CHESED
Ruth Chapter 1- Naomi’s Story of HOPE. Hope with a basis in God’s 1) Chesed; 2) Sovereignty; 3) Wisdom
Chesed- “A Hebrew word that no one English word can begin to convey accurately. Being expressive of relationships, the term connotes altogether the notions of covenantal loyalty, faithfulness, kindness, goodness, mercy, love, and compassion.” K. Lawson Younger, Jr.
POINT #1 Doing Chesed requires TAKING the INITIATIVE EXEGETE VERSES 1-5 FIRST
Naomi demonstrates Chesed by taking the INITIATIVE
Naomi demonstrates Chesed by having the RIGHT MOTIVES.
POINT #1 Doing Chesed requires TAKING the INITIATIVE VERSES 1-3
POINT #2 Doing Chesed means doing the EXTRA- ORDINARY. VERSES 6-15
Boaz goes beyond social protocol and demonstrates Chesed by giving Ruth four things:
EZEKIEL 16:8 “When I passed by you again and saw you, behold, you were at the age for love, and I spread the corner of my garment over you and covered your nakedness; I made my vow to you and entered into a covenant with you, declares the Lord GOD, and you became mine.”
POINT #2 Doing Chesed means doing the EXTRA- ORDINARY. VERSES 4-16
POINT #3 Doing Chesed always brings REWARDS and BLESSINGS. VERSES 17-23
Naomi received the blessing of SUSTENANCE and ENCOURAGEMENT
Ruth received the blessing of PROTECTION and INCLUSION into the PEOPLE of ISRAEL
Boaz was rewarded with
*****CLOSING****
RECOUNT CHAPTER 1 AND 2
HOPE has been RESTORED and REALIZED. Naomi has FOOD and hope of being REDEEMED.
POINT #1 Doing Chesed requires TAKING the INITIATIVE
POINT #2 Doing Chesed means doing the EXTRA- ORDINARY.
POINT #3 Doing Chesed always brings REWARDS and BLESSINGS.
THE GOSPEL MESSAGE is perfect example of CHESED. God took initiative, gave his Son, and we get Et. Life