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Ep 097 (S6E4) Ruth: Part 3 - Winnowing and Fruit-bearing
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John
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Season 6
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Episode 4
References:
- We can arrange, but God brings to fruition.
- Naomi’s conviction/responsibility
- Boaz will be winnowing זָרָה (zaw-raw') … as God winnows the righteous from the unrighteous
- How do we fair in God’s winnowing process?
- Boaz was in good spirits, his heart was merry, he felt great. (see Ecc 3:13)
- v 9 - “spread your wings over your servant.”
- Recall last episode and 2:12
- v 9 - “spread your wings over your servant.”
- Ruth 3:11 - “a virtuous woman”
- think of the “Eshet Chayil”, recited before the Shabbat meal on Friday evenings.
- (The Chosen)
- think of the “Eshet Chayil”, recited before the Shabbat meal on Friday evenings.
- Boaz will be winnowing זָרָה (zaw-raw') … as God winnows the righteous from the unrighteous
- Ruth’s obedience/risk/blessing
- Ruth’s actions could have soiled her reputation …
- Humiliation vs. humility
- Reminded of John 12:1-8; Mt 26:6-13
- … and Boaz’s reputation (v 14)
- Boaz generously blesses her and Naomi
- Ruth’s actions could have soiled her reputation …
- Naomi’s conviction/responsibility
- God won’t rest until He has taken care of our redemption!