Ruth 3: Ruth Boldly Uncovers, ☧ Redeems Abundantly

Rev. George Murdaugh, pastor of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Douglasville, Georgia, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Ruth chapter 3 and 4:1-6.

“But when he lies down, observe the place where he lies. Then go and uncover his feet and lie down, and he will tell you what to do.” What exactly is Naomi suggesting that her daughter-in-law do? Ruth maintains a respectful tone in everything she says, but she demonstrates a certain shrewdness and boldness—not to fulfill her personal desires—but for the sake of family. She prefigures the women who shrewdly and boldly visit Jesus Christ’s tomb early Sunday morning, only to find that God Himself has already “uncovered” the tomb. As limited humans we must respect our existing obligations, but Christ’s inheritance only grows larger as more are redeemed.