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One More Hurdle
Ruth
Ruth has experienced a miraculous chain of events in her life.
Not too long ago she was in Moab, a widow without hope for the future.
Unaware of what lay ahead she made the decision to follow Naomi to Bethlehem.
This would turn out to be the most important decision she ever made.
Example and illustration
God was working behind the scenes in her life and led her to the field of Boaz, a man of wealth and reputation that was a kinsman of Naomi.
As time went on, their fondness for each other grew.
Boaz cared for her, even though she was a gentile, meeting ever need that she had.
Ruth realized the enormity of this opportunity and made her way to the threshing-floor and proposed to Boaz.
Unsure of how he would respond, Ruth must’ve been overjoyed when he agreed to marry her.
However, there was one very important issue that stood in the way.
There was a kinsman who was of closer relation than Boaz.
– And now it is true that I am thy near kinsman: howbeit there is a kinsman nearer than I.
According to the law of God, the nearest kinsman had first option to redeem.
Boaz truly desired to marry Ruth, but he would have to wait and see how the nearest kinsman responded to the opportunity of redemption.
The morning has now dawned and Boaz has made his way to town to meet with the nearer kinsman.
With the hope of marriage, he has gone to seek redemption for Ruth.
It was his love for her that compelled him to make the trip that day.
What a beautiful picture of the love that our Savior had for us.
I want to consider the eternal truths of redemption as we consider: Redeemed by Love Divine.
I.
The Character of the Redeemer (1-4)
We have already spent much time considering the character and integrity of Boaz, but this day would reveal his commitment to Ruth and solidify his character to her.
Keep in mind that Boaz is a type of Christ.
Notice:
A. His Willingness (1) –
Boaz wasted no time in handling this matter of redemption.
Once they were settled on their desire for marriage, he made his way to the gate of town.
This was where business was transacted in that day.
It was a public place where the intents of men were revealed.
B. His Witness (2-3)
Boaz was not trying to secure a “backroom” deal.
He went to the gate and proclaimed his intention before the elders of the city.
He wanted to ensure that all was done according to the law.
He wanted this marriage to be legitimate and above reproach.
and proclaimed his intention before the elders of the city.
He wanted to ensure that all was
done according to the law.
He wanted this marriage to be legitimate and above reproach.
sacrifice of my Lord.
He was tempted of Satan to avoid the cross and plan of God.
He refused
the temptation of the multitudes to make Him a king.
He had come to provide for our
redemption.
He didn’t cut any corners or avoid any responsibilities.
He fulfilled our salvation
according to the will of God the Father.
Jesus’ life was not lived in the shadows.
He lived a very public life.
His teaching, His
ministry, the miracles, the cross, the empty tomb, the ascension back to heaven, all pointed to
the fact that He was the Christ, the Son of the living God, Savior of the world.
C. His Worthiness (4) – Boaz was worthy to redeem Ruth.
There was a nearer kinsman who
could have redeemed her, but Boaz also met the requirements of redemption.
He was ableand he was willing.
As we read in these verses, the other kinsman had the opportunity, but he wasn’t willing to provide all that was necessary to redeem Ruth.
It appears that he was interested in her inheritance, but not in Ruth herself.
and he was willing.
As we read in these verses, the other kinsman had the opportunity, but he wasn’t willing to provide all that was necessary to redeem Ruth.
It appears that he was interested in her inheritance, but not in Ruth herself.
As we read in these verses, the other kinsman had the opportunity, but he wasn’t willing
to provide all that was necessary to redeem Ruth.
It appears that he was interested in her
inheritance, but not in Ruth herself.
This paints a picture of the inability of the law.
provide for redemption.
It did not possess all that was necessary to meet the demands of God.
Christ alone was worthy to secure our salvation.
The law revealed our sin and condemned that
sin, but it could not redeem from sin. – For what the law could not do, in that it was
weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin,
condemned sin in the flesh:
II.
The Conditions of Redemption (5-8) –
Here we discover the scope of redeeming one from their debt.
The nearer kinsman was interested until he realized all that was involved.
Consider:
their debt.
The nearer kinsman was interested until he realized all that was involved.
Consider:
A. The Responsibilities Described (5) –
The nearer kinsman was interested in redeeming the mortgage on Ruth’s estate, but Boaz reveals that when he does that he is also responsible to marry Ruth and raise up children in honor to the dead of the estate.
There was much more involved in redemption than real estate; the entire inheritance was to be redeemed.
the mortgage on Ruth’s estate, but Boaz reveals that when he does that he is also responsible
to marry Ruth and raise up children in honor to the dead of the estate.
There was much more
involved in redemption than real estate; the entire inheritance was to be redeemed.
redemption.
He wasn’t only willing to provide for a select few or to cleanse from specific sins.
He came to fully satisfy the righteous demands of God so that all might be fully and freely
saved by His marvelous grace.
I sure am glad that our Lord didn’t make exceptions when it came to salvation .
I am glad
that it wasn’t reserved for the Jews only.
I am glad that He didn’t classify which sins could be
forgiven and others that would remain.
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