Boaz redeemed Ruth’s future by purchasing a field that belonged to her former husband’s family, thereby qualifying to become her husband to raise up seed in his family line. This eventful marriage placed Boaz in the bloodline of David and eventually Joseph, Mary’s husband. God’s forethought amazingly orchestrated one of the beautiful love stories the Bible gives us. The principle of kinsman redeemer is also clearly established.

Jesus would become OUR Kinsman Redeemer many years later. Hence, our status as a purchased possession is made known. [1 Peter 2:9] I think of the hymn …

Redeemed, how I love to proclaim it!
Redeemed by the blood of the Lamb;
Redeemed thro’ His infinite mercy,
His child, and forever, I am.

READ/HEAR: Ruth 2-4