Ruth - 8

The Kinsman Redeemer

Background (part 1 of 2)

• By the providence of God Ruth finds herself gleaning on the field of a close relative
• Naomi immediately said, Praise God. He can redeem us!
• Naomi instructs Ruth what to do.
• Ruth ends up lying at the feet of Boaz
• Boaz wants to redeem her
• But there is a problem!

What do we see here?

• Picture of Christ redeeming us
• We are found at His feet.

Boaz presented a problem

In the case of a sinner, Law of God has first claim on us

• Job 25;4
• Job 15:14a, 15b

Jesus is my Kinsman Redeemer

• Hebrews 2:17
• I Peter 1:18-19
• Galatians 3:10-13

Illustration: Preacher and the Sunday School Boy

• Luke 2:38
• Hebrews 9:12

Background (part 2 of 2)

Ruth returns to Naomi with 60-75 lbs of barley (3:14-15)

We see wisdom of Naomi (3:16-18)

• Philippians 1:6

Boaz goes to town to resolve this problem (4:1-10)

• He redeems Ruth and marries her (4:13-16)
• God blesses this union (4:17)
• How did a cursed Moabitess get into the line of Messiah?

What do we see here?

Picture of Christ redeeming us

• Jeremiah 31:3
• I John 4:10

We are found at His feet.

• Matthew 23:11
• Luke 10:38-42
• Matthew 20:28
• Matthew 11:25
• Matthew 23:12