Theme: In his letters, Paul let’s us know the things that he knew that enabled him to sing praises to God during a time of dark trial.

Theme: This passage highlights to us the character of the kinsman-redeemer whose help Ruth sought.

Theme: We never need to panic in the storms of life when we're in the same boat as Jesus.

Theme: God blesses those who seek refuge under the wings of the Kinsman-Redeemer.