At the beginning of Ruth 3, Naomi took matters into her own hands to secure a husband for Ruth. Her plan was risky, but it worked perfectly (until a complication arose). At the end of the chapter, Boaz determined to take matters into his own hands. Both of them had previously prayed for Ruth, and the time had come for them to act. Because he was a kinsman, he could act as a redeemer. His actions point toward God’s supreme act of kindness in providing a kinsman who could redeem us.
No matter how bad things get, God is still working out his own holy will through seen and unseen agents.
Was the incarnation of the Son of God really necessary, and if so why?
A constant problem for the reputation of the church is the presence of persons who claim to be believers but deny the faith with...