0585. The Kinsman Redeemer

The Kinsman Redeemer

"A mighty man of wealth * * and his name was Boaz. And Naomi said unto her daughter in law, Blessed be HE of the Lord * * the man is of near kin unto us, one of our next kinsman" (Rth_2:1,Rth_2:20-21).

The story would not be complete without a special word concerning Boaz.

1. Boaz was near kin to Naomi. Jesus Christ is of the lineage of Abraham and Isaac and Jacob, and David, and was the Son of Mary; and yet He is the Son of God.

2. Boaz was a mighty one; Jesus Christ is the Almighty One. Boaz was a man of wealth; Jesus Christ is the Lord of Glory. By Him and for Him were all things made, and in Him all things are held together.

3. Boaz paid the ransom and redeemed unto himself, Naomi and all her possessions; and he also bought unto himself Ruth, to become his wife.

Jesus Christ hath redeemed us from sin. We are His and all that we have is His. He loved us and bought us with His Blood.

"I will sing of my Redeemer,

And His wondrous love to me,

On the cruel Cross, He suffered,

From the curse to set me free."

Autor: R.E. NEIGHBOUR