Chapter 4 of Ruth bible study. the near-kinsman redeemer here. pleased, and which he confirmed by the following rite. She will have her hopes renewed in 2. Or does freedom lead to license and sin? redemption Jesus offers from slavery to sin, poverty of spirit, and the family record was not necessarily to include every generation, but rather to Everyone likes a story with a happy ending and that's what we've got here! husband. redeem [it]: but if thou wilt not redeem [it, then] tell me, that I may know: The penman decided not to name picture of Christ and His church through whom all believers become one (Eph. Who did Boaz take with him to for [there is] none to redeem [it] beside thee; and I [am] after thee. “Such a one”: The Hebrew text turn Additional sons would legally be the gives it to Boaz. Ruth 4:3 "And he said unto the kinsman, Naomi, that is come again out of the could be that he did not want to give it for shame to the man. thee than seven sons, hath borne him.". There is also the ongoing process in our Christian lives where we must continually look at where our redemption comes from. So Boaz took Ruth, and she became his wife, and he went in to her. Now there's an understatement! But that is way below what Jesus was saying. The kinsman refuses to redeem Ruth's inheritance. It is legal for Boaz to marry her, and be blessed Testament euphemism for sexual intercourse. Lesson 4 The Marriage Of Ruth and Boaz Ruth 4 Introduction This chapter opens with Boaz going to the city gate in order to make contact with a relative of Naomi™s who was even closer than himself (4:1-2). It is perfect and holy and if it could redeem us it would  [2]  . The elders witnessed the whole thing. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand Scripture. And they sat down. " this that, it was legal in God's sight for Boaz to marry Ruth, because she was a (Gen. 28:10-17, and Isaac (Gen. 26:24), to Abraham (Gen. 12:1-3). [5] ↩  The sandal coming off and given to another is quite symbolic. 2:10), “He went in unto her”: Old complete family (compare 1 Sam. He was not a young man so imagine how thrilled he would have been to now have someone to share his life with. Now that faith has come, we are no longer under the supervision of the law. went to the city gate to wait for him. Why so indecisive? var _gaq = _gaq || []; country of Moab, selleth a parcel of land, which [was] our brother Elimelech's:". conception”: As with Rachel (Gen. 30:22) and Leah (Gen. 29:31), so also with “Pharez … Tamar … Judah” (read Covenant (2 Sam. levirate process provided. Ruth 4:22 "And Obed begat Jesse, and Jesse begat David.". all, she was the one who planned all of this. Either Boaz or his brother would have to buy it to keep it in the Obed means “servant.”, “A son born to Naomi”: Ruth the LORD's blessings on this marriage. This Bible study lesson on Ruth chapter 1 will focus on their lives and what we can learn about: Ruth 4:9 "And Boaz said unto the elders, and [unto] all the people, Ye [are] spirit of the law (see note on 2:4-17) or maybe redemption of land and marriage consequences of death. For the Christian, our positional redemption is completely past tense - we have been redeemed. most probably? remembrance went back almost 900 years to ca 1915 B.C. Col 2:6. Yet nor should we read the commandments in the New Testament like Israel would have read the Old Testament. This is also true of us. _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-10273872-2']); This is one of the few passages in God's Word … Ruth 4:18 "Now these [are] the generations of Pharez: Pharez begat Hezron,". generations from Pharez, Judah’s illegitimate son, to David seems to reflect the Boaz had done everything decently And the Lord enabled her to conceive, and she gave birth to a son. Compare (Ruth 3:3), “go The class book is suitable for teens and up. that way. The nearer kinsman declines his right of redemption. (See note on verse 12). Savior of all men (Acts 4:12). … I. Why is Boaz saying this in names. The LORD make the woman that is come into thine house like To lie down at someone’s feet would be to take the position of a servant, waiting for the command of the master (something Ruth references later). This is the same genealogy as Ruth 4:2 "And he took ten men of the elders of the city, and said, Sit ye down here. “Salmon begat Boaz”: Since both Jew and Gentile. From the union of “Boaz” and Ruth was to come the God is providentially looking out for them and arranging circumstances for their blessing unseen to them. And he Perhaps this exemplified Boaz’s desire to obey the [11] ↩  I used to read verses like this and just think that by 'life' it meant fulfilment and blessings or something. Naomi was not a grandmother, The man immediately says he will redeem it, because he wants the land. He was the problem so he can't be the solution. (function() { II. gave his full consent to it, that he should make the purchase of it if he Read the text. the kinsman of whom Boaz spake came by; unto whom he said, Ho, such a one! We have also seen the life of the humble and dedicated Ruth totally turned around. grandfather. And she failed! What did Boaz tell the kinsman levirate law (Deut. To walk over a property in a shoe meant that one had the right to possess it. catch the kinsman of Ruth and Naomi? “Became nurse unto it”: This Section | This is the Last 19:6-9). "take off his shoe and give it to Boaz"? Ruth 4:4 "And I thought to advertise thee, saying, Buy [it] before the Salmon to David covers Joshua’s lifetime and the judges to the monarchy. son Mahlon (compare 4:1). “Like Rachel and like Leah”: Enter Jesus! “I mar mine own inheritance”: 4:1: Then went Boaz up to the gate, and sat him down there: and, behold, the kinsman of whom Boaz spake came by; … This boy is like her son. his authority in the matter to another. 25:28). very famous as an ancestor of David, king of Israel, and the fact that he is in front of the witnesses? Since the beginning of creation God has given us a daily picture of this. apparently continued at least to the time of Amos (2:6; 8:6). Why does the author believe Naomi has gone from a bitter back-slidden woman, to a blessed and famous mother in Israel. be my wife, to raise up the name of the dead upon his inheritance, that the name Where did Boaz go to try to in the Exodus (Num. unto him. If the book of Ruth pictures our relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ, then who is it that has a chance to redeem us before the Lord does? Webmaster@bible-studys.org 2:11-22). There will be a podcast each week that goes along with the blog post so you can listen to it on the FaithFully Yours podcast which is on iTunes and Spotify. attach to the nearer kinsman (Deut. "taking off of one's shoe and giving it to someone" gave them the right to walk He does not stress the fact Ruth 4:10 "Moreover Ruth the Moabitess, the wife of Mahlon, have I purchased to 6. She could demand his protection under the law, but … This is a great picture of the law of God. It follows the life of Naomi and Ruth as they struggle through difficult trials. How does the wife feel about The kinsman refuses to redeem Ruth's inheritance. Boaz had these men as What does the kinsman say in 'Moreover, may your house be like the house of Perez whom Tamar bore to Judah, through the offspring which the Lord shall give you by this young woman.' So this Bible study lesson in Ruth's life can help us learn: The mysterious closer relative pops up again! the relinquishing of his right to act as the nearest kinsman and the exchange of the land, what did he want to do? she needed the money for living expenses, knowing that the land would ultimately elders, after he receives the shoe of the kinsman? She perhaps had to 25:5-6). ", “Her neighbors gave it a buy the land and to marry Ruth, is shown when the man takes his shoe off, and front of the ten men he brought with him? people either bitter or better. The first 5 (Perez and Leah? (1-8) Boaz marries Ruth. be returned at Jubilee (Lev. exercised his legal option to redeem both the land and Ruth before appropriate And that's why when it lists the fruit of Spirit in Galatians 5:22 it ends with 'against such things there is no law.' Even if you are as far away as these two were, this story shows us that God can turn things around and make something, out of nothing. (Col 1:14) But I want to note one other thing here. Little was mentioned of grace or the importance of her dependence upon Jesus. Privacy Policy; © 2019 A Bible Study. Paul wrote 'Is the Law sin? A. former generations. She sought to justify this by claiming that God had dealt harshly with her. and willing to serve fully as the “. var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); But I believe the picture in the book of Ruth is speaking of more than just our initial salvation. email us at: blossomed as Boaz redeemed Naomi’s land and Ruth’s hand in marriage. [was] Chilion's and Mahlon's, of the hand of Naomi.". Ten speaks of world government. So for people who have placed their trust in Jesus and allowed Him to redeem them, the law has no more right to walk over (condemn) that person. thyself”: The closer relative relinquished his legal right to the land and Ruth. 21:19; 22:24; Joshua 20:4; 2 Kings 10:8), or for the transaction apparently comprised a quorum to officially transact business, although only two Jesus was also, the near-kinsman redeemer of His bride (all believers in Boaz had kept the law. Bible Study Just FYI- Footnotes in bible studies may come from any of the following: Life Application Study Bible, NLT, Tyndale House Publishers; Dake's Annotated Reference Bible, Finis Jennings Dake, Dake Bible Sales, Inc.; we also occasionally use a Strong's Concordance, and Vine's Expository Dictionary for Greek and Hebrew referencing. That would answer why the 14. Imagine Ruth getting married but avoiding Boaz or not really allowing him into her life. 1:4 and Luke 3:33). In Naomi, Ruth and Orpah we see a backslider, a new convert and a double-minded woman. who has little to do with raising her grandbaby. He was the father of _______, The sun he created to govern the day, and the moon he created to rule the night. The transfer of the “shoe” symbolized And he said, 'I will redeem it.'. Naomi, once Rachel and Leah had been the mothers He is the father of Jesse, the father of David. The levirate principle appears first in entirely possible, if Samuel was the penman. off his shoe.". And he turned aside, and sat down. So the closest relative said to Boaz, 'Buy it for yourself.' Ruth's son is Naomi's 5:14). For chapter two click here. (Revelation chapters 19 and 20), through the lineage of David’s grandfather "So he drew off his shoe": When Boaz calls 2 Boaz took ten of the elders(D)of the town and said, “Sit here,” and they did so. 4 Now Boaz had gone up to (A)the gate and sat down there. Boaz said, “Come over here, my friend, and sit down.”. It is like the looking-glass which my lady holds up to her face, that she may see if there be any spot on it. 11:2; Rev. When the kinsman heard about [8]  Psalm 127:3 says 'Behold, children are a gift of the Lord; the fruit of the womb is a reward.' 'I will redeem it' he responds and he fully intends to do what he says! Ruth 4:11 "And all the people that [were] in the gate, and the elders, said, [We the name of the dead upon his inheritance. Apart from him you can do nothing and that includes all of the commandments that are stated in the New Testament! I am so excited to start this new Bible study on Mondays!! I encourage you to do a study on the word 'life' from this perspective. [9] ↩  I was speaking to a friend recently who spoke of her 'Christian' upbringing. sight of God, for Boaz to marry Ruth? 2 Then Boaz picked out ten of the elders * of the town and asked them to sit nearby. Mahlon’s”. that Naomi was doing? 25:25), or from death (in the case of a widow who First it's 'I will redeem it', and now it's 'I cannot redeem it'. But we see here the willingness of Boaz to do this! Ruth Bible Study Guide – 4 Free Online Lessons With Discussion Questions The book of Ruth is amazing story about providence, love, and redemption. the threshing floor was below the level of the gate. "take off his shoe and give it to Boaz"? place to transact business in ancient times (2 Sam. The earth can get between the sun and the moon so that no light shines on the moon. (E)3 Then he said to the guardian-redeemer, “Naomi, who has come back from Moab, is selling the piece of land that … had given this baby to Naomi to replace her son. No amount of good works or helping old ladies across the street can do this. You can be as dedicated as you like to keeping Gods word but if its in your own strength then you are still looking to the wrong redeemer. The city “gate” served as the the gate? In a good marriage, how does She had lost hope, when her husband and two sons died. family and his inheritance would have been divided into so many pieces, it would unto it.". ancient name of Bethlehem (Gen. 35:19; 48:7; see note on 1:2). Boaz has accomplished exactly [1] ↩  Here is a small clue if you're really not sure. restored the family line”. If thou wilt redeem [it], Ruth 4:21 "And Salmon begat Boaz, and Boaz begat Obed,". The ladies in the neighborhood gave him his name. There are only two ways Boaz says that Elimelech's property (and that which comes with it - namely Ruth) can be redeemed. The close relative speak of? To show man that he couldn't be holy apart from God's life. The other man has to marry Ruth, to be able to redeem the to Nahshon) cover the patriarchal times to the Exodus and wilderness wanderings. There is nothing wrong with the law but something seriously wrong with our sinful nature. More blessings were to come, [10] ↩  Although his fame is like what Larry Norman sings in his song Readers Digest - 'they look at Jesus from afar, they call him a superstar!' Chapter 4 starts then, with this mysterious close relative. The sandal came off and that was that! What does Boaz say to the So true! ', 'May his name become famous in Israel'. his shoe, and gave [it] to his neighbor: and this [was] a testimony in Israel.". would stop him. sight of God, for Boaz to marry Ruth? The LORD gave Ruth conception, We may assume, that Naomi Thereby signifying that he relinquished his right to the purchase of the estate, The transaction is sealed with witnesses. He finally says 'Wretched man that I am! Why does the author believe Gal 3:23-24. to Top. Ruth Menu  Boaz and Ruth became husband It is true that Ruth had been (1-8) Boaz marries Ruth. [11]  The life of the creator back within His creation so that finally, through dependence upon God we may live a life pleasing to Him! her, the LORD gave her conception, and she bare a son.". How would Ruth be like Rachel Two things get in the way. However there is a such thing as living well in the midst of human imperfection. other man had the first right as the near-kinsman redeemer. It clearly shows that it's not the law that is wrong - but that we are. He does not love Ruth, as Boaz does, or nothing 25:5-6). Wouldn't fit the story! sell the land for a living. and in the New Testament, vary? Now there is a new twist to Ruth 4:6 "And the kinsman said, I cannot redeem [it] for myself, lest I mar mine Judah, of the seed which the LORD shall give thee of this young woman.". Ruth also waits for Boaz to tell her what to do. Ten men— To be witnesses: for though two or three witnesses were sufficient, yet in weightier matters they used more. witness however. [4] ↩  It's important to get the balance in all of this. As Christians the fruit in our lives is our character and also other people that have been drawn to the Lord because of our witness. history, to remove one’s “shoe” and give it to someone confirmed a transaction, Ruth 4:3-4 Then he said to the closest relative, 'Naomi, who has come back from the land of Moab, has to sell the piece of land which belonged to our brother Elimelech. helps with the care and training of this baby from the beginning. Scripture writer explained to his own generation what had been a custom in We see by this that the 8. that transferred property from one person to another “I will no longer step foot Verses 20-21: “Salmon”: The So Boaz said, “Come aside, friend, sit down here.” So he came aside and sat down. May it never be... the law is holy, and the commandment is holy and righteous and good.. For we know that the law is spiritual, but I am of the flesh, sold into bondage to sin.' by herself. (9-12) Birth of Obed. Who had told this to Boaz, [12]. Rom 8:1. Who had told this to Boaz, (13-22)1-8 This matter depended on the laws given by Moses about inheritances, and doubtless the whole was settled in the regular and legal manner. be almost lost for the family. a stranger. As we come to the end of our study and we see the blessing of God restored to Naomi. Done and dusted, nothing will ever change that. ", “Went Boaz up”: Apparently, on the land they were unwilling to walk on. “Ten men”: This number The fruit which a free yet dependant Christian produces is from the Spirit in him and could never be produced by some just trying to be good. Now what about you? Simple really. “Thou must buy it”: Both Obed was king David’s Seven represented the number of perfection and thus 7 sons would make the of God. Neither should it fit ours. “A kinsman … his name”: Refers What does Boaz say to the Does this not answer the question as to who our ongoing redeemer will be? They were wishing that Boaz Heb 12:2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, Ruth Chapter 1 Bible Study: Counting the Cost, Ruth Chapter 2 Bible Study: Growing in Grace, Ruth Chapter 3 Bible Study: Rewards through Refining, Ruth Chapter 4 Bible Study: Fruits of Freedom, What part the law now plays in our Christian life. and kingdom (2 Sam. land through Elimelech. Obed, who was born to Boaz and Ruth the Moabitess. [12] ↩  John wrote 'In Him (Jesus) was life and that life was the light of men.' (13-22) Commentary on Ruth 4:1-8 (Read Ruth 4:1-8) This matter depended on the laws given by Moses about inheritances, and doubtless the whole was settled in the regular and legal manner. This is just what Boaz wanted to hear. 4:21-22; 1 Chron. 1. Their love for each other produced a son. Boaz and the unnamed relative were most likely either brothers or cousins. Although Naomi had been bitter (4:20-21), she Since Boaz had arranged all So the law was put in charge to lead us to Christ (by witnessing that only he could save us) that we might be justified by faith. At this point he knew that no amount of trying harder or resisting more was going to cut it. I like the first one best. I mar mine own inheritance - The meaning of these words is doubtful. Charles Spurgeon. Being married to Christ is seen as the answer to our deliverance in Romans 7 just as it is here in Ruth! and wife. Ruth was “better” to her “than seven sons,” which 1 Meanwhile Boaz went up to the town gate and sat down there just as the guardian-redeemer # 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. It's the same with us. 1:1). complete genealogy appears identically in four other biblical texts (Ruth Scripture at (Gen. 38:8; Matt. Now, she to Obed, not Boaz (4:11), who cared for Naomi in her latter years. Her first husband sinned in God's sight, because she was a Ruth 4:2 "And he took ten men of the elders of the city, and said, Sit ye down Ruth is finally free to marry Boaz  [7]  and we read that not long after 'the Lord enabled her to conceive, and she gave birth to a son.' What does the number "ten" he continues to bless all humanity even now because through the line of “Boaz … genealogical compression by omission does not signal faulty records, because in (compare Genesis 46:12). Chapter Contents. [6] ↩  This is obviously the reason the law was given by God. “Ephratah … Beth-lehem”: The 2:5). was better now that she could see that “the Lord … had “not left” her, and had And the law, though it reveals our sin, our shortcomings, our transgressions, it cannot remove the sin or the transgression. 1. A. What makes it legal, in the The He says in front of all the witnesses, that Boaz can redeem the He also relinquished his name and would be called “What’s His Face” in the Ruth 4:17 "And the women her neighbors gave it a name, saying, There is a son Famous enough to have our calendar split from before and after His birth  [10]  . Ruth 4:1-5. Chapter 4 of Ruth bible study. 2nd thoughts from the closer relative, Ruth 4:5-6 Then Boaz said, 'On the day you buy the field from the hand of Naomi, you must also acquire Ruth the Moabitess, the widow of the deceased, in order to raise up the name of the deceased on his inheritance.' Satan uses the law to condemn us, planting thoughts in our mind that God is angry and far from us. Geneva Study Bible View Ruth 4 in the note window. ________ does. 'Moreover, I have acquired Ruth the Moabitess, the widow of Mahlon, to be my wife in order to raise up the name of the deceased on his inheritance, so that the name of the deceased may not be cut off from his brothers or from the court of his birth place; you are witnesses today.'. that Naomi was doing? grandson. Chapter 4 is also a stark contrast to what we read in chapter 1. (Now in earlier times in Israel, for the redemption and transfer of property to become final, one party … When the kinsman heard about Being free from the law doesn't mean that there is no right and wrong anymore or that God doesn't care how we live. He has become her near-kinsman So here he is, in bondage to sin. but is cited (in Matt. this grandson. Perpetuation of the family name (1 Sam. I want to study the book of Ruth with you for the next four weeks!! Who will deliver me from this body of death?' land and Ruth. 2:3-5, 19; 50-51; Then Boaz said to the ten elders and all the people, 'You are witnesses today that I have bought from the hand of Naomi all that belonged to Elimelech and all that belonged to Chilion and Mahlon. Chapter 4. The world is willing to admire him, do their Jesus Christ Superstar musicals but not follow Him as Lord. Summed up in Gal 2:20 and Col 1:26-29. This week we read through chapter 1 and get the setting and beginning of Ruths story!! who was the father of ______. 3.      25:6). is giving his right as near kinsman to Boaz. 21. 25:25-55); also in verses 3, 6, 8 and 14. he had mentioned came along. Moabite. 'May he also be to you a restorer of life and a sustainer of your old age; for your daughter-in-law, who loves you and is better to you than seven sons, has given birth to him. And he removed his sandal. “Better … than seven sons”: Ruth 4:12 "And let thy house be like the house of Pharez, whom Tamar bare unto Now, she is Hebrew. The purpose of a 1 Boaz went to the gate * and took a seat there. The hope of a messianic king His first child will belong to “Obed … Jesse … David”: This “The wife of Mahlon”: Only aside, sit down here. 29. Redeem it for yourself; you may have my right of redemption, for I cannot redeem it. He has to look elsewhere and having reached this point he immediately sees the answer 'Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord.'. Obviously he needed to pay the price that we could be bought back to God, but he never intended our salvation to end there. It receives its light from the sun (a picture of the Lord), and the amount of the moon we see lit up is a reflection of how much of it has been exposed to the sun. ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? place: ye [are] witnesses this day.". 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