1. I will do whatever you say (1-8)

Naomi decided that the time had come for action. Ruth had been very circumspect in her relationship with Boaz. Now, Naomi gave her a task that required courage. She was to go to Boaz at night, while he slept on the threshing floor after a hard day's work and a good meal, and ask him, as a kinsman-redeemer, to marry her and redeem her husband's name and property. Suppose he rejected her? Suppose he took advantage of her? Ruth didn't calculate. She carefully followed Naomi's Instructions.

2. Don't go back empty-handed (9-18)

Boaz did not misunderstand Ruth or despise her. He was grateful. His first words were, "The Lord bless you." He knew her noble character (11). He knew that Naomi had sent her (15). He had already investigated the possibilities of redeeming her. He was ready to act. God was opening a way for two women of faith.