Mark Driscoll, pastor of Mars Hill Church in Seattle, WA, preached through Ruth in early 2007. Here are the sermons, many of which have been very edifying and helpful to me in preparing my own series.
Week One: God’s Hand in Our Suffering (Ruth 1)
Preached 1.07.07 by Pastor Mark Driscoll
Pastor Mark Driscoll introduces us to the main characters in the story of Ruth, as well as gives insight into how each of their true beliefs about God are revealed when suffering comes upon their family.
Week Two: God’s Hand in Our Luck (Ruth 2:1-13)
Preached 1.14.07 by Pastor Mark Driscoll
Pastor Mark introduces us to Boaz, the hero of the story of Ruth. It is in Boaz’s masculine strength that he seeks to protect and provide for Ruth from their very first providential meeting.
Week Three: God’s Hand in Our Blessing (Ruth 2:13-24)
Preached 1.21.07 by Pastor Mark Driscoll
Pastor Mark describes Boaz’s generous and kind response to Ruth and Naomi in their time of great need.
Week Four: God’s Hand in Our Risks (Ruth 3:1-18)
Preached 1.28.07 by Pastor Mark Driscoll
Ruth takes a risk and makes her interest in Boaz known in this fourth sermon in the Redeeming Ruth series. Pastor Mark explains Boaz’s humble and loving response and how it reflects the character of our gracious God.
Week Five: God’s Hand in Our Shrewdness (Ruth 4:1-12)
Preached 2.04.07 by Pastor Mark DriscollPastor Mark encourages men to follow the example of Boaz, whose wise and prudent negotiation proves successful in becoming Ruth and Naomi’s kinsman-redeemer.
Week Six: God’s Hand in Our Redemption (Ruth 4:13-22)
Preached 2.11.07 by Pastor Mark Driscoll
Boaz takes Ruth as his wife and their first child, Obed, is born. Pastor Mark illuminates our understanding of this great love story by bringing it back to Jesus, our great Redeemer, who is eventually born through the line of this godly couple.