The Book of Ruth Continuation
Chapter Four
'I will Redeem it' . We must note the details of Boaz's dealings with the whole affair the next day. Everything was done according to the Law.
To Redeem=To buy back.
For redemption to be carried out, 3 conditions had to be met by the Redeemer.
1.Had to be related to the one in need of redemption.
2.Had to be financially able to meet the requirements.
3.Must be willing to Redeem.
Boaz was able to meet the requirements to redeem Ruth. He overcame the obstacles stated by the Law because he loved Ruth. What the Law had forbidden, love overcame. In the same way our Heavenly Redeemer had to become man so that He could purchase us from the human race. He was willing-Heb.2:11-17. He did it gladly of His own accord-John 10:14-18.
He could have abandoned the task anytime had He wanted to. He could have called thousands of Angels in Gethsemane to free Him, if He so wished, 'Not my will but yours be done....'.
'I have bought all' Boaz did the work properly. He was a man of esteem in that place. The same attitude and conduct should characterize our Christian lives. We must live our Christian lives in accordance with God's Word so that people will hold us in high regard.
Jesus, on the Cross said, 'It is finished'. He did all that the Father had sent Him to do till the very end.
We also note that the impoverished Ruth, who represents the fallen human race, had to come to Boaz and trust in His Mercy to redeem her.The price of redemption was paid by God- 1 Pet. 1:18-19. It cost God a lot to buy us back, but Salvation is free. How do we regard the sinless Blood of Christ? We must not take the work of the Cross lightly-Phil.2:12.
The transaction made by Boaz was witnessed by men. Similarly, our own redemption was not accomplished in a dark corner. Witnesses were at the Cross and at His grave. We are today His
witnessed- The ones who know.
There was also a kinsman in the story but he was unable to meet the conditions, despite sympathy. Nobody can help us except our perfect Redeemer. He satisfied all the conditions. Notice also that Boaz did the transaction while Ruth was not there. Christ is the limelight, not the Church, While we were yet sinners, Christ.....'.
When everything was settled Boaz finally took Ruth to be his wife. Ruth thus became an inheritor to Boaz. We are partakers of His inheritance. All our debts have been paid. He is too rich.
The Redemption of Ruth also meant the restoration of Naomi (Israel). Soon Christ will appear after darkness has ended with His saints (witnesses) to usher a new day.
'Be ye also ready for in such and hour as you think it not.....' End
Chapter Four
'I will Redeem it' . We must note the details of Boaz's dealings with the whole affair the next day. Everything was done according to the Law.
To Redeem=To buy back.
For redemption to be carried out, 3 conditions had to be met by the Redeemer.
1.Had to be related to the one in need of redemption.
2.Had to be financially able to meet the requirements.
3.Must be willing to Redeem.
Boaz was able to meet the requirements to redeem Ruth. He overcame the obstacles stated by the Law because he loved Ruth. What the Law had forbidden, love overcame. In the same way our Heavenly Redeemer had to become man so that He could purchase us from the human race. He was willing-Heb.2:11-17. He did it gladly of His own accord-John 10:14-18.
He could have abandoned the task anytime had He wanted to. He could have called thousands of Angels in Gethsemane to free Him, if He so wished, 'Not my will but yours be done....'.
'I have bought all' Boaz did the work properly. He was a man of esteem in that place. The same attitude and conduct should characterize our Christian lives. We must live our Christian lives in accordance with God's Word so that people will hold us in high regard.
Jesus, on the Cross said, 'It is finished'. He did all that the Father had sent Him to do till the very end.
We also note that the impoverished Ruth, who represents the fallen human race, had to come to Boaz and trust in His Mercy to redeem her.The price of redemption was paid by God- 1 Pet. 1:18-19. It cost God a lot to buy us back, but Salvation is free. How do we regard the sinless Blood of Christ? We must not take the work of the Cross lightly-Phil.2:12.
The transaction made by Boaz was witnessed by men. Similarly, our own redemption was not accomplished in a dark corner. Witnesses were at the Cross and at His grave. We are today His
witnessed- The ones who know.
There was also a kinsman in the story but he was unable to meet the conditions, despite sympathy. Nobody can help us except our perfect Redeemer. He satisfied all the conditions. Notice also that Boaz did the transaction while Ruth was not there. Christ is the limelight, not the Church, While we were yet sinners, Christ.....'.
When everything was settled Boaz finally took Ruth to be his wife. Ruth thus became an inheritor to Boaz. We are partakers of His inheritance. All our debts have been paid. He is too rich.
The Redemption of Ruth also meant the restoration of Naomi (Israel). Soon Christ will appear after darkness has ended with His saints (witnesses) to usher a new day.
'Be ye also ready for in such and hour as you think it not.....' End
