This sermon from Pastor Mark, emphasizes the theme of 'Grace for the Outsider' as part of our Advent series “Roots of Redemption”. The sermon explores the story of Ruth, a Moabite woman and a triple marginalized figure, showing her journey from an outsider to an insider within the lineage of Jesus Christ. By examining Ruth 1:1-18 and Ruth 4:13-22, Pastor Mark outlines four aspects of covenantal comfort—its difficulty, attachment to a person, redefinition of identity, and lifelong commitment. The sermon underscores how Christ, much like Boaz did for Ruth, redeems and brings outsiders into the family of God through his ultimate sacrifice.00:00 Scripture Reading03:28 Introduction05:10 Understanding Advent06:50 Feeling Like an Outsider12:02 Ruth's Journey of Loss16:38 Ruth as an Outsider23:01 Naomi's Bitterness vs. Ruth's Loyalty28:34 The Comfort of Community29:03 Struggles of Sentimentality31:23 Covenantal Comfort in Ruth's Story34:48 Theological and Social Transformation43:48 Boaz: The Redeemer's Sacrifice53:00 Sean Moss’ Story of Grace for the Outsider58:12 Invitation to Covenant Commitment