Imago Dei Community A Hidden Kindness: Part 3 // Ruth 2:5-13 - Naseem Khalili
Nov 10, 2025
Naseem Khalili, a pastor known for delivering impactful sermons, dives into Ruth 2:5-13, exploring themes of hospitality and inclusion. He unpacks the critical biblical law of gleaning and challenges typical interpretations, presenting Ruth's story as a profound narrative on accepting outsiders. Khalili highlights Boaz's radical hospitality, affirming Ruth's dignity, and calls the church to reflect on modern ethnic injustices with compassion. He emphasizes Jesus as the ultimate model of inclusion while urging everyone to make space for others in their lives.
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Three Protagonists, One Mission
- Ruth, Naomi, and Boaz are three equal protagonists whose interactions reveal covenantal care, not just a romance.
- The story reframes Ruth as a socio-historical narrative about outsider inclusion and God's providence.
Gleaning Was A Legal Mercy
- Gleaning was a Torah law requiring landowners to leave leftovers for foreigners, widows, and orphans.
- Ruth's act of gleaning shows legal provision intersecting with social risk in a lawless era.
Model Boaz: Welcome, Protect, Provide
- Follow Boaz's example: offer radical hospitality, protection, and provision to outsiders.
- Make concrete choices to welcome and shield vulnerable neighbors in everyday life.
