In the penultimate week of Ruth, we come to the pivotal moment - will Boaz be able to redeem her or will the nearer redeemer step in? Everything up until this point has led to this - the tragedy, mistakes, bitterness, repentance, character, and risk all seem to hang in the balance.
As we look at the outcome of Ruth's redemption, we learn three things about the ultimate redemption of God - its route, the cost, and the blessing of redemption.