Ruth is an outsider and immigrant who is none-the-less unflinchingly loyal to her Jewish mother-in-law as they rebuild their lives in Israel.  In a story of love, trust, and risk-taking, the book of Ruth depicts how God’s people should love and care for their neighbours, and tells of Ruth’s redemption.  It is a beautiful story in it’s own right, and it is something more – it links to the grand themes of God’s covenant promises of redemption, and their fulfilment in a global blessing.