Union Chapel Ministries

Setting the Stage: Ruth 1:1-5 Elimelek: Patriarch from Bethlehem Naomi: Wife of Elimelek Mahlon: Son of Elimelek and marries Orpah a Moabite Kilion: Son of Elimelek and marries Ruth a Moabite God’s Provision: Ruth 2:10-16 God’s hand of provision and care never grow tired. There is no limit or restraint to his goodness. He is always working. Family Guardian-Kinsman Redeemer: Ruth 3-4 To be a Kinsman Redeemer: 1. Had to share bloodline. Philippians 2:6-8 2. Must have the resources and power to redeem. Romans 8:1-4 3. Must be willing to take on the full burden of those they redeem. Romans 8:9-17 Jesus is our Kingsman Redeemer. Jesus’ Redemptive Genealogy: Matthew 1 Tamar: Dressed as prostitute and tricked father-in-law Judah, to sleep with her. Rahab: Canaanite living in Jericho who helped hide Israelites. Mother of Boaz. Ruth: Moabite Widow-Redeemed by Boaz, Great-grandmother to King David Bathsheba: Uriah’s wife who King David committed adulty with. Mary: Virgin mother of Jesus