Pastor Brent brings us the third of five Advent sermons in the book of Ruth. He opens with an illustration of the life of Susanna Wesley, who through may hardships and trials committed herself to daily Bible reading, prayer and journaling and raised two giants of the Christian faith, John and Charles. Similarly, the hardships of Ruth 1 have led to “God’s Providence” in Ruth 2:1-7; “God’s Favor” (vv. 8-16); and “God’s Kindness” (vv. 16-23). Boaz is introduced not only as a central figure in Ruth, but he points ahead to Christ in several ways! His worthiness to serve, protect, provide, and redeem all reflect Jesus (see in order Mark 10:45; John 10:11; 4:14; 6:51; Gal. 4:4-7). Celebrate Jesus, our great Redeemer-King, as seen through the book of Ruth and in the line of her great-grandson David!