Today we will look at the very practical ways that Boaz honors Ruth (and others) in ways that are strong and masculine, while not being chauvinistic. Boaz is a great catch for Ruth based on 15 indicators in the text.
His character (Ruth 2:1).
Boaz isn’t afraid to show that he knows God! (Ruth 2:4)
He NOTICES. (Ruth 2:5) • Boaz honors what is front of him.
Boaz provides friendship and community. (Ruth 2:8)
Boaz protects Ruth.
Boaz tells Ruth her character is beautiful. (Ruth 2:11)
Boaz honors her publicly.
Boaz prays for her. (Ruth 2:12)
Boaz comforts her. (Ruth 2:13)
Boaz offers grace.
Boaz feeds her. (Ruth 2:14)
Boaz serves Ruth.
Boaz treats Ruth with respect and in turn treats Naomi with respect. (Ruth 2:14)
Boaz invests in those around him. (Ruth 2:15)
