Ruth 2 Boaz: The Kinsman- Redeemer

As we get started….. Luke 24:27 The Old Testament is about Jesus, just like the New Testament. Look for Jesus as the Kinsman-Redeemer.

Introduction from Ruth 1 1) Ruth is written during the Judges – “every man did that which was right in his own eyes” (Judges 17:6) – God has to punish……then get judges 2) Elimelech takes family away to Moab – Escaping a famine (Ruth 1:1) 3) Naomi comes back to Bethlehem – No husband or sons……just a daughter-in-law – However, Ruth is a believer in God (Ruth 1:16)

Now What? Vs. 1: Naomi has a wealthy relative….Boaz – He was a “kinsman” Vs. 1: Boaz: “strength” Vs. 2: Ruth not longing for Moab…even though she is poor – (PA) Do we long for the world when times are tough? Vs. 2: Ruth wants to work hard in order to provide – (PA) didn’t just pray and sit around

Now What? Vs. 2: Jews were to leave grain for the poor in the fields and not pick all of it (Lev. 19:9-10) Vs. 2: God’s welfare is set up: the rich are kind while allowing the poor their dignity – (PA) do we think of those less fortunate? Vs. 3: Ruth “happened” to go to Boaz’s field, Naomi’s relative – (PA) Proverbs 16:9 “A man’s heart deviseth his way, but the Lord directeth his steps.” – (PA) John 5:17 “My Father is always at his work to this day, and I too am working.”

Ruth Meets Boaz Vs. 4: Boaz has a good relationship with employees – (PA) Are we courteous and sincere? Vs. 5: Boaz asks about Ruth Vs. 6-7: Foreman is embarrassed to tell him that Ruth is from Moab

Ruth meets Boaz Vs. 8: Boaz tells her not to go to another field, that he would protect and provide – (PA) Boaz is a picture of Christ here – II Cor. 6:17: “Come out from among them and be ye separate.” – I John 2:15 “Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world.” – Ps. 18:2 “The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer.” – Phil. 4:19 “But my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”

Ruth Meets Boaz Vs. 10: Ruth is humble, embarrassed, surprised (her background) Vs. 11: Boaz tells her about her reputation – Good to mother-in-law – Left home and its comforts/familiarity – Trusting in the God of Israel – (PA) Have we lived a life of consistency? – (PA) Have we left the world? – (PA) Are we trusting?

Ruth Meets Boaz Vs. 13: Ruth is comforted Vs : Ruth is invited for lunch. Vs : Boaz instructs men to leave Ruth more grain on purpose. (didn’t have to do this) (PA) God goes beyond the expected norms! (PA) Eph. 3:20 “Now unto Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think.” (PA) Heb. 8:12 “For I will forgive their wickedness and will remember their sins no more.”

A Kinsman-Redeemer Vs. 18: Ruth shares with Naomi Vs. 19: Naomi asks where Ruth gleaned that day (PA) Great question for us. (PA) John 4:35 “Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest.” Vs. 19: Ruth tells her she was in Boaz’s field

A Kinsman Redeemer Vs. 20: Naomi is excited – 1) God hadn’t stopped loving her (see 1:20-21) – 2) Boaz is a relative….a close one….a potential kinsman-redeemer – (PA) This is God’s guidance – Kinsman-redeemers are responsible for helping family members

A Kinsman-Redeemer Either Naomi… – Owns the land but needs to sell – Doesn’t own the land but can buy the land back. Since she can’t, another kin must do it for her.

A Kinsman-Redeemer Redemption: deliverance from bondage Kinsman-Redeemer (Goel) Lev. 25:25-28 – Redemption of Property Lev. 25:47-49 – Redemption of Family Member from slavery Num. 35:19-21 – Redemption of Blood

A Kinsman Redeemer Another OT Law – Deut. 25:5-10 raising up children for a dead “brother” (wider definition?) – Naomi had no more sons to marry Ruth – Duty fell to the next closest kin – (PA) Jesus is our Kinsman-Redeemer who has bought us (and will one day marry us) – (PA) Romans 6:18 “Being, then, made free from sin, ye become the servants of righteousness.” – (PA) Eph. 5:25 “Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church.”