Ruth: Prayer Grows the Family - Prayers of Power, Unlocking Omnipotence (Part 15)

In this series on the prayers and pray-ers of the Bible we continue our journey through the Biblical narrative. We look today at the story of Ruth, set in the time of the Judges. Prayer is particularly uplifting and has a growth effect within the family.

Background of Ruth

Opening set during oppression of Eglon. Return to Bethlehem after deliverance through Ehud.

Deuteronomy 11:13-17

Elimelech and sons had walked away from YHWH by marrying from pagan nations

Prayers in Ruth

1. Ruth 1:8-9 – Naomi blesses Ruth and Orpah and confesses
2. Ruth 1:16-17 – Ruth converts to YHWH
3. Ruth 1:20-21 – Naomi’s Lament
4. Ruth 2:4 – Boaz’ blessing (YHWH ‘immāḵem) and worker’s response (yəḇāreḵḵā YHWH)
5. Ruth 2:11-12 – Boaz blesses Ruth
6. Ruth 2:20 – Naomi blesses Boaz
7. Ruth 3:10 – Boaz blesses Ruth
8. Ruth 4:11-12 – The people bless Boaz and Ruth
9. Ruth 4:14-15 – The women bless Naomi and Obed

Originally presented May 6, 2023 at Border Church, Australia during our Easter Saturday service.

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