So he came aside and sat down. Major Prophets If she wasn’t already sparkling on her wedding day, or when she gave birth to a son, surely she must have sparkled when she heard this! Wisdom Literature 2. (Rth 4:14-16) The blessed life of Naomi. a. Naomi … sold the piece of land: The duty of the goel - the kinsman-redeemer - was more than the duty to preserve the family name of his brother in Israel. After all, Ruth was a Moabite; this opportunity could have made Boaz reconsider the nice Jewish girls. Jesus used this place as a representation of the eternal lake of fire which face those who don’t believe in him. The blessing came true. Help us continue to create Bible study resources by supporting Study and Obey for as little as $1..fusion-button.button-3{width:auto}Support. Are there any important principles about communication found here? Character Trait #4 – Boaz was a selfless redeemer. And Boaz immediately started the ball rolling. Ruth IV. God works out His purpose, generation after generation. A. 15 He will renew your life and sustain you in your old age. F. Redemption is irreversible – At the end of the passage the other relative removed his sandal and gave it to Boaz. By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. Ruth 4:1-4 = He presented Naomi's land as being for sale, but he had to marry the non-Israelite woman, Ruth, to buy it. God has filled your life with good gifts. Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. If not, I hope that today will be the day that you say “yes” to Him. His actions are open and public for all to see because he has nothing to hide. What lessons can we learn from this about how to face trials in our own lives? 2 And he took ten men of the elders of the city and said, It cost him financially. Why did he meet him in at the town gate instead of privately? He is very happy and willing to increase the size of his own estate. We want to help you study the Bible, obey the Bible, and teach the Bible to others. Introduction Jesus. A foreign woman was elevated to a very high status as one of the important family members of the house of Israel, just like we too are elevated to a high status when God adopts us as His children. Like Rachel and Leah: These two had thirteen children between them, and were the "mothers" of the whole nation of Israel. The deal had been made. Pauline Epistles Spiritually, we need to come to Bethlehem and let Jesus redeem us. Boaz is a man of action. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point Take the next step! 1) When Ruth goes out to glean, who does she say she will follow? In the New Testament a place called Gehenna is translated as hell 12 times. And that means that all the kings of Judah were descended from Boaz and Jesus himself was too. Just as Boaz was selfless, this man was selfish. My redeemer! Q. (Rth 4:11-12) The blessing of the witnesses to the wedding. If you do, you will have a much healthier relationship and since it is on a strong foundation, it will last. Just as Boaz could have legally said, “no, I am not going to redeem you” Jesus could have done the same. Ruth 1-4 10 Questions | By Jenjen3092 | Last updated: Mar 27, 2014 | Total Attempts: 3412 Questions All questions 5 questions 6 questions 7 questions 8 questions 9 questions 10 questions When it is clear that a course of action is from God, then do it and don’t waste time. Instead he is bold and confident. B. i. Then Naomi took the child and laid him on her bosom, and became a nurse to him. If someone was going to exercise the right of kinsman-redeemer towards the deceased Elimelech, he had to fulfill the duty in regard to both the property and the posterity. For an ancient city in Israel it was a combination of a city council chamber and a courtroom. Do not make assumptions. We too can never pay Christ back for His redemption of us. God wants you to do it!". If Ruth did not want him, then it would not have happened. -------------------- The nearer kinsman declines his right of redemption. But Boaz's plan had a surprise and an unexpected wisdom to it. Cross-Reference – Proverbs 11:14, “For lack of guidance a nation falls, but with many counselors there is victory.”. Confess your sins to Him. He is not embarrassed or shy. (List out similarities between Boaz and Jesus.). ii. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point Jesus is the only one who is qualified to redeem us. As it was written in the Christmas hymn, O Little Town of Bethlehem: © 2006 David Guzik - No distribution beyond personal use without permission. The other possibility is that they will get the riches they hope for. Sometimes, people wonder why a marriage ceremony or a marriage license is important. In Ruth we see that then they went to the next in line. A. Ruth 4:6 = Let Boaz buy the land and marry Ruth. 7:1-5) The Marriage of Ruth and Boaz (4:13-22) 8. Being a Moabite, she was not someone that most men would have chosen to love, but Boaz did. 2:5, 18, 50f.). The final result for this guy is that he is forgotten. They bless him with a great family and a great house. range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed What does this teach us about putting God first in the hard decisions in life? 2. -------------------- GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Use semicolons to separate groups: 'Gen;Jdg;Psa-Mal' or 'Rom 3-12;Mat 1:15;Mat 5:12-22', There are options set in 'Advanced Options', The Whole Bible There are two possible results for people who set their hearts on financial gain. There is a son born to Naomi: The son of Ruth and Boaz was named Obed. But He loved us. iii. But you aren't on a desert island. a. When there is important things to be done, he doesn’t procrastinate and wait around until the last possible moment. He could also be called the “forgotten one.”. They blessed Ruth, that she might be life Rachel and Leah, from whom all the natins of Israel descended. You only discuss things loudly. The church is God’s people wherever they are. ii. In order to understand what is about to transpire between Ruth and Boaz in Ruth 3 and 4, it’s important to familiarize yourself with Deuteronomy 25:5-10, God’s instructions for levirate marriage.What was the purpose of levirate marriage? A. Wisdom Literature God accepted her and this is symbolized in the fact that Boaz accepted her. b. Boaz went up to the gate: The gate of the city was always the place where the esteemed and honorable men of the city sat. May he become famous throughout Israel! Don’t get away from the church when dating so that you can feel free with fewer eyes watching you. If you will redeem it, redeem it; but if you will not redeem it, then tell me, that I may know; for there is no one but you to redeem it, and I am next after you.' Because of Boaz's wise (perhaps shrewd) way of framing the occasion, this was the first time the nearer kinsman considered this, and it was a pretty big question to take in all at once. The story of Naomi, Ruth, and Boaz in the book of Ruth in the Bible teaches us that God loves to bless his people. Clear communication will help your relationship get started off on the right foot. Luke-Acts Who was Ruth in the Bible? Boaz was the second in line. The Whole Bible Jesus redeemed us from this trash pit. This is a marvelous demonstration of what God can do through one poor woman who gets right with Him. Ruth 4 - NIV: Meanwhile Boaz went up to the town gate and sat down there just as the guardian-redeemer he had mentioned came along. Besides being proactive, we also see that Boaz is open and transparent. C. Redemption is an act of love – Boaz clearly loved Ruth. (Kidner). But to him the dollars and cents don’t add up. 2. In verse 20 of chapter one she says, “Do not call me Naomi; call me Mara, for the Almighty has afflicted me.”. The LORD gave her conception: The gift of children was never taken for granted in Israel. This passage is the culmination of a beautiful story of redemption. The New Testament ii. 1. i. The fact that Boaz and Ruth were able to raise up a son to the deceased Elimelech was evidence of God's blessing. Do you realize how blessed you are? The story of his birth is in Genesis 38:27-30. i. Trapp on May your house be like the house of Perez: "That breach-maker, as the midwife called him, because he would needs be born before his brother, and carried away the first birthright: and afterwards became happy in a numerous and honourable posterity. We can't blame Naomi - we certainly do the same kind of thing. So he took off his sandal. She is blessed by the Lord. Then Boaz said, "On the day you buy the field from the hand of Naomi, you must also buy it from Ruth the Moabitess, the wife of the dead, to perpetuate the name of the dead through his inheritance.". Interestingly, he is not even named. Use Your Time At Home During Covid-19 to Study the Word! Ruth lived in the time of the judges. Be men of action. Application: Although I am not teaching a marriage seminar, the more I studied this passage the more I realized that many points are very applicable to singles looking to get married. Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the Word of God in order to refocus one's mind and heart upon Christ and His Gospel of peace, we provide several reading plans designed to cover the entire Bible in a year. The term “law” can be used in several ways in the New Testament. This takes a lot of time and hard work. He does not beat around the bush. What character qualities can you see in Boaz’s relative? What did the women of Bethlehem say of Ruth? (Huey). Ruth 4:1 The Hebrew word for guardian-redeemer is a legal term for one who has the obligation to redeem a relative in serious difficulty (see Lev. Pentateuch Be proactive. In the text, we see that a brother is the first one responsible in this. Johannine Writings He does this in a factual and concise way and without any bias. He had a son name Jesse. Poetical Books And if he persists and says, ‘I do not desire to take her,’then his brother’s wife shall come to him in the sight of the elders, and pull his sandal off his foot and spit in his face; and she shall declare, ‘Thus it is done to the man who does not build up his brother’s house.’“In Israel his name shall be called, ‘The house of him whose sandal is removed.”. But we should also learn from what she learned. But he loved her. Ruth was a woman used mightly by God! He viewed us as a treasure worth dying for. He also invites ten of the city elders to join him. Then what? But it all comes back to the idea of Jesus as our kinsman-redeemer; this is why He became a man. Yet, there was a kinsman closer to Ruth and he had priority. Share this page using one of these tools: Email / username or password was incorrect! He declined to fulfill his obligations as the nearer kinsman to Ruth. But the seemingly foolish plan did work. The Old Testament Jesus, in His eternal glory, without the addition of humanity to His divine nature might have saved us, but He would not have been our kinsman. We also see that Boaz was clear and respectful in his communication. Application: Throughout the passage we see that Boaz is an honorable man. Visit our library of inductive Bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the Bible you can use in your small group. Nothing but grace makes a man so humble and, at the same time, so glad. General Epistles -------------------- A moment before, all seemed lost when the nearer kinsman had said, "I will redeem it." Cross-Reference – 1 John 1:5-7, “This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. Ask more questions. A great prophet or priest would be our kinsman, but his own sin would have disqualified him as our redeemer. Again, the kinsman-redeemer had the responsibility to protect the persons, property, and posterity of the larger family - and all of these duties went together. Look again at verses 11-12. At His right hand are pleasures forevermore. Minor Prophets “The Lord gave her conception”: As with Rachel (Gen. 30:22) and Leah (Gen. 29:31), so also with Ruth … a. a. You must simply come to Jesus in prayer. I want to be your servant!”. Although this relative was in some way Boaz’s rival, how did Boaz treat him? Jesus paid a price far greater than Boaz did. And in the end God gave him much more blessings than he ever had before. In verse 18 of chapter 3, Naomi told Ruth that Boaz would not rest until he has settled it today. The Gospels GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point Application: When everything seems to be going well, and you receive what you long for, do not forget to give thanks to God. And in verse 15 she is given an amazing compliment. (4:14-15,17) 9. Discussion questions to encourage interaction. Her husband’s brother shall go in to her and take her to himself as wife and perform the duty of a husband’s brother to her. Sign up for our newsletter to receive your free Bible study E-book of Hebrews. In chapter 1 she is bitter and resentful and tells the people to call her “Mara,” which means bitter. But very important. For your daughter-in-law, who loves you and who is better to you than seven sons, has given him birth.” 16 Then Naomi took the child in her arms and cared for him. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point There he saw a delicate girl about to be sold as a slave. You will receive our practical and in-depth Bible study of Hebrews in .epub and .pdf versions delivered to your inbox. May the Lord make the woman who is coming into your home like Rachel and Leah, who together built up the family of Israel. Now this was the custom in former times in Israel concerning redeeming and exchanging, to confirm anything: one man took off his sandal and gave it to the other, and this was a confirmation in Israel. Ruth and Boaz were obviously in love and wanted to get married, with Boaz exercising the right of the goel - the kinsman-redeemer. Grand love affairs! She now had a grandson; she was now famous in Israel; and she got to be a nurse to her own grandson. He wanted the best for her. Questions to Consider. Bible Study: Book of Ruth Chapter 2. What character qualities do you notice of Boaz in this passage? The people say she is better than seven sons! What are you waiting for? He was very willing for there to be witnesses to this conversation. It is completely unearned and undeserved. - Boaz, as kinsman-redeemer to Ruth, provided a glorious destiny for Ruth. What blessing did Ruth™s marriage and the birth of a son bring to Naomi? But in this case, because there was no lack of honor was involved, they just did the part of the ceremony involving the sandal. So Boaz was humble enough that he was willing to submit himself to the wise counsel of his elders. Because Ruth had quietly gone back home after being at the threshing floor at Boaz's instruction (Ruth 3:14), Boaz's approach to this nearer kinsman was be a complete surprise to the other man. A long time ago, fathers used to ask guys interested in their daughters, “What is your intention toward my daughter?” Guys, do you even know what your intention is? 3. It is a free gift. 26:20)." Now she is a follower of Yahweh. Would he claim the right of kinsman-redeemer towards Ruth, and keep her and Boaz from coming together? i. i. Our sin was our problem, not His. c. You redeem my right of redemption for yourself, for I cannot redeem it: These were glorious words in the ears of Ruth and Naomi. Form is being submitted, please wait a bit. Today you have a chance to come back to the Lord. Thank you for registering. But these were not only witnesses. - Boaz, as kinsman-redeemer to Ruth, took her as his bride; the people Jesus has redeemed are collectively called His bride (Ephesians 5:31-32; Revelation 21:9). The writer of Ruth never identified the name of the nearer kinsman, because he was not worthy of the honor. Men, if you want to start a relationship with a girl, be clear. Each study includes an introduction from Anne, instructions for the study, and weekly lessons. Many times when we hear the word “virtue” we immediately think of the Proverbs 31 Woman.However, in the book of Ruth we find out that she is considered one of the Bible’s virtuous women as well. He did not receive the blessings that he could have had if he selflessly put others first. Ephesians 4:25 says, “Let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor.”, Colossians 4:6 says, “Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.”. You redeem my right of redemption for yourself, for I cannot redeem it.". (Kidner). How their hearts must have sunk when they heard the nearer kinsman say, "I will redeem it." in the resource materials are not necessarily affirmed, in total, by this ministry. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point Our heroine is a widow who leaves her hometown of Moab to follow her mother-in-law to Bethlehem. G. Redemption must be accepted – Ruth had to be willing to accept Boaz. Also the neighbor women gave him a name, saying, "There is a son born to Naomi." See how God blesses the Jewish people and the entire world through their ancestors. That the name of the dead may not be cut off from among his brethren and from the gate of this place is a good description of the idea of preserving the posterity of the deceased. i. Everybody could see what a romantic, loving occasion this was. - Boaz, as kinsman-redeemer to Ruth, was not motivated by self-interest, but motivated by love for Ruth. Therefore Boaz was remembered. -------------------- Major Prophets He was not the only person able to this by the law, but he was the only one willing to do it. Let’s read: Cross-Reference – Deuteronomy 25:5-10 – “When brothers live together and one of them dies and has no son, the wife of the deceased shall not be married outside the family to a strange man. Once Jesus saves us, we are saved. Moreover, Pharez gave his name to the section of the tribe of Judah that was descended from him (Num. Here in chapter four we see this coming true. 1. And the close relative said, "I cannot redeem it for myself, lest I ruin my own inheritance. 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