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Text: Ruth 4:1-12
Must be in the family line
- Boaz is related to Naomi’s family, making him eligible to be the kinsman.
- Boaz is from Bethlehem like Jesus Christ: Ruth 2:4.
- Boaz is the son of Rahab the harlot from Jericho according to Matthew 1:5.
- Jesus Christ became a man because, in order to redeem man, he has to be a man (Galatians 4:3-5). The inheritance belongs to the family. And God gave dominion of the earth to mankind.
Must be able to redeem it
- Boaz is a mighty man of wealth and therefore has the means to do what needs to be done (Ruth 2:1)
- The Lord Jesus Christ is not only aware of what needs to be done, but he has the means to do what needs to be done (Philippians 4:19)
Must be willing to do for the Gentile what he’ll do for the Jew
- Boaz is able to redeem, but if he’s not willing, then the deal is off. Boaz is willing. Apparently, there is a nearer kinsman who was not willing to do what needed to be done (Ruth 4:6). Boaz is more concerned with Ruth’s condition than his own reputation: Ruth 2:8-9 & Philippians 2:7.
- Boaz is attracted to faith according to Ruth 2:12.
- Ruth is looking for a man in whose eyes she will find grace (Ruth 2:2). It is grace that will bring them together. Boaz offered it and she needed it. Ruth 2:10
- God is no respecter of persons. He respects faith. The indication in Ruth is that Boaz is willing to do what needs to be done because of Ruth’s virtuous faith.
Must be willing to raise up new life
- Boaz genuinely loves Ruth and he’s willing to raise up life for the inheritance with her (Ruth 4:10).
- The land deal might be tempting, but Boaz also has to marry Ruth and raise up children as a part of this redemption.
- Jesus is the living redeemer who says he gives his own eternal life (John 10:27-28).
- This has been a theme of godly people forever. Look at Job 19:25-27.
- Job 19:13-22 Job goes over all the companionship he has lost in this terrible trial. In verses 23 and 24 Job wants what he’s said and what he’s about to say regarding his Redeemer to be published in a book and communicated on a rock. How “coincidental” that the redeemer is the subject of the Book and the Redeemer is also called the Rock! Job has spent his time defending himself by appealing to the Redeemer he doesn’t know, but has described as his mediator, advocate, righteousness, and intercessor.
