Today we will look at the very practical ways that Boaz honors Ruth (and others) in ways that are strong and masculine, while not being chauvinistic. Boaz is a great catch for Ruth based on 15 indicators in the text.

• His character (Ruth 2:1).
• Boaz isn’t afraid to show that he knows God! (Ruth 2:4)
• He NOTICES. (Ruth 2:5) • Boaz honors what is front of him.
• Boaz provides friendship and community. (Ruth 2:8)
• Boaz protects Ruth.
• Boaz tells Ruth her character is beautiful. (Ruth 2:11)
• Boaz honors her publicly.
• Boaz prays for her. (Ruth 2:12)
• Boaz comforts her. (Ruth 2:13)
• Boaz offers grace.
• Boaz feeds her. (Ruth 2:14)
• Boaz serves Ruth.
• Boaz treats Ruth with respect and in turn treats Naomi with respect. (Ruth 2:14)
• Boaz invests in those around him. (Ruth 2:15)