Boaz Marries Ruth

March 30th, 2008
Ruth 4:1-17
The union of Boaz and Ruth is not only the consummation of true devotion and love, but also, that of biblical prophecy. The blessing of Jacob to Judah “The scepter shall not depart form Judah” is in part, fulfilled in this love story found in the book of Ruth. The story of Boaz, Ruth, and Naomi is a perfect type of the love of Christ to sinners and to those who are called by His Name. Christ takes those who are outside the fold of God’s family and adopts them as His own through love and redemption of the cross. He restores all who return back to the fold and embraces them with His love and blessings. It is His desire that we surrender all to Him to be a partaker of His inheritance.

Agreement Reached
• Boaz follows through on his Promise
• God always keeps his promise
• Willingness to put aside his own inheritance
Attesting to the Transaction
• In the presences of witnesses
• Following the laws of the Land
Affirmation of Others
• The Blessing of others
• Ruth named among the linage of David
• Boaz to be rewarded- Christ is exalted
Affection for Ruth
• Ruth Became the wife of Boaz
• God Blessed their union- A son is given
Attribute Praise
• Praise and thanksgiving to God
• The Goodness of God
Absolve of the Past
• The restoration of Naomi Life of Bitterness has become sweet
• Her past is behind, she now can look foward
Athrill and Overjoyed
• The child became hers to nurse
• Joy comes in the morning- It will come
A Name is given
• Obed, father of Jesse, the father King David
• The scepter shall not depart from Judah