In Ruth 4, Boaz goes to the city gate and meets the closer kinsman-redeemer. After negotiating, the kinsman declines the responsibility, allowing Boaz to redeem Ruth and the land of her deceased husband.
Boaz marries Ruth, and they have a son, Obed, who becomes the grandfather of King David. The chapter concludes with a genealogy, linking Ruth to David’s lineage, highlighting God’s providence in weaving a foreign widow into Israel’s story.
Pointing to Jesus:
Ruth 4 points redemptively to Jesus as the ultimate Redeemer. Boaz’s willingness to redeem Ruth and her land mirrors Christ’s redemption of humanity and the earth from sin’s curse. The legal transaction at the gate foreshadows Jesus fulfilling the law to secure our salvation (Galatians 3:13).
Ruth, a Gentile, entering David’s line (Matthew 1:5-16) prefigures Christ’s role as Savior for all nations, fulfilling God’s promise to Abraham (Genesis 12:3).
Devotion:
“Blessed be the Lord, who has not left you this day without a redeemer… He shall be to you a restorer of life…”
Reflection:
Ruth 4 showcases God’s grace, orchestrating redemption through Boaz for Ruth and Naomi. This reflects God’s love, choosing even a Moabite to be part of His covenant people.
The birth of Obed points to Christ, our ultimate Redeemer, who restores life through His sacrifice. We are saved by grace alone, resting in God’s eternal decree (Ephesians 1:4-5), not our merit.
Prayer:
Heavenly Father , we praise You for Your redemptive plan, seen in Ruth and fulfilled in Christ. Thank You for choosing us in Your grace to be Your own. Restore us daily through Your Spirit, that we may live for Your glory. In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
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