Dive Deeper: How is Boaz a picture of the coming Messiah? - Dive Deeper - 365 Daily Devotion

Boaz was a kind and honorable man who lived in Bethlehem. He was also a relative of Naomi’s family. In the laws God gave Israel, a close relative could act as a kinsman redeemer. This meant he could help a poor family member by buying back their land, protecting them, and continuing the family line (Leviticus 25:25). Ruth and Naomi were widows and had lost their family security. But God brought Ruth to the fields of Boaz. Boaz treated Ruth with kindness and respect. Later, he willingly became their kinsman redeemer. He redeemed Naomi’s land and married Ruth so that their family line would continue (Ruth 4:9–10).
This was not just an act of kindness. It was an act of redemption. A redeemer restores what was lost and protects those who cannot save themselves. Boaz also points forward to Jesus Christ. Just as Boaz had the right, the resources, and the willingness to redeem Ruth and Naomi, Jesus is the greater Redeemer who rescues His people from sin. God sovereignly worked through this story so that Ruth and Boaz would become part of the family line that eventually led to King David and to Christ Himself (Matthew 1:5). Boaz’s story reminds us that God does not abandon His people when they lose everything. Instead, God provides a Redeemer who restores what was lost.

📖 Bible Readings: Ruth 2:19–20

Psalm 44:18; 147:3 Broken

Ruth 3:9
Ruth 4:9–10
Leviticus 25:25
Psalm 103:4
Isaiah 59:20
Matthew 1:5
Ephesians 1:7

👨🏻💻 Teachings:
1. God cares for widows like Ruth.
2. God provides a kinsman-redeemer.
3. God writes beautiful love stories.

💪🏼 Applications:
1. Cry out to God for help and daily provision.
2. Surrender your brokenness to God for healing.
3. Let God write your love story.

🎙 Discussion:
Why does the Bible say that God is close to broken people?

🤿 Dive Deeper:
How is Boaz a shadow of Christ?

🙏🏼 Prayer:
Father God, thank You for reminding me through the story of Ruth and