Closing considerations. Before we leave the book of Ruth I want us to notice the foreshadowing of future events that are presented to us in the book. I believe we can see here pictures of: 1. Fall of Israel. 2. Gathering of the Gentiles. 3. The restoration of the Jews. 4. The reign of Christ on this earth. --------------------------------------- 4. The reign of Christ on this earth. The last word of this book is DAVID. I said earlier, there is surely a looking forward to the time of blessing that would come under David's reign. The author of this book was, I believe, Samuel. He anointed David king and would have been aware of something of the wonderful purpose of God through David. Samuel died before David came to power so Samuel would have had a longing to see David's glory. In Acts 3:21, 24 we see that the prophets knew more than most Christians believe they did. Likewise, we should have a longing for Christ's reign here on earth, Rev 5:10. Note here that the redeemed in heaven are looking forward to reigning on earth. Note the title of Christ in verse 5 - 'the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David.' David's reign most certainly foreshadows future events.