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Even though Boaz had not met Ruth till this day, the good works she had done had been

rehearsed in his ears. That can only mean that

Naomi had been bragging on her daughter-in-law in the village to the women there.

The Word of the Lord endures forever is a daily verse-by-verse Bible study with the church,

past and present. Pastor Whedon is leading us in a study of the book of Ruth.

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be

with you all. Amen.

Greetings, people, loved by God.

Previously, we had been introduced to Godly Boaz, a man of the same clan as Alemelaq, who was described

as a worthy man, a mighty man of valor or of wealth.

Like Alimalec, Boaz's name was important.

It showed the faith of his godly parents, Boaz, meaning in him is strength or by his strength,

something like that, referring to the Lord. And remember, one of the columns in Solomon's temple

also bore this name. Ruth was not content to sit at home and mooch off of others' charity

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