The Lord Jesus Christ in the book of Ruth

Out from the darkness in the Book of Judges we have been looking at, there suddenly shines forth the sweet storey of Ruth. In the midst of war, lawlessness and idolatry there were still those , both rich and poor, who feared God, Obeyed His Word and lived virtuous and holy lives to His honour and praise.  

UNSELFISH DEVOTION IS ALWAYS REWARDED:

In the story of Boaz and Ruth we clearly see how unselfish devotion to God and to duty is rewarded. Orpah, who was content with the outward profession of affection, and returned to her people and her gods, forfeited her place in Israel. The kinsman who failed to fulfill his duty because of his own interests has not even his name recorded in the Book of God. Ruth on the other hand, who gave up all to follow Naomi and Naomi's God, and Boaz, who unhesitatingly fulfilled the kinsman's part, have their names handed down to all time as worthy of praise, and as the ancestors, not only of David, but of David's Greater Son, Jesus Christ. Am I wholeheartedly devoted to the Lord Jesus?

 THE PRECISION OF PROPHECY:

One of the most marvelous proofs of the truth of the Bible is in the prophecies concerning the birth of the Messiah, Jesus Christ. Every time prophecy predicts a fresh branch of the family as being the chosen one, the choice is made with unerring precision- because God inspired the prophecies. Of Noah's sons Shem is chosen; of Abraham's sons, Isaac; of  Jacob's twelve sons, Judah is selected and the promise is renewed to David.

 THE KEY-NOTE : REDEMPTION - UNION WITH CHRIST:

In the Kinsman Redeemer in the Book of Ruth, we see the Lord Jesus Christ who has purchased the Church to be His Bride. The doctrine concerning REDEMPTION is also taught in Ruth 4:4-10. Christ as the God-man (our Boaz “ability”) is able to save to the uttermost those who come unto God by Him. (Acts 20:28). The union of Ruth with Boaz is typical of the Church as a whole. For me as an individual believer the blessed experience of personal union with Christ is also set forth under many other figures such as the abiding of the branch in the Vine, Jesus Christ. Am I bearing much fruit as His disciple?  (John 15:1-11)

 TO GOD BE THE GLORY!

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