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Lesson 5 The Marriage of Ruth and Boaz: The Redemption of the Family
SBS – Sunday Bible School
Adult Bible Lessons 3rd Quarter 2024 CPAD
MAGAZINE: The God Who Governs the World and Cares for the Family: Divine Teachings in the Books of Ruth and Esther for Our Generation
Commentator: Pr. Silas Queiroz
Presentation: Missionary Celso Napoleon
Renewed in Grace

1. Adult Bible Lessons 3rd Quarter 2024 CPAD, Magazine: The God who Rules the World and Cares for the Family: Divine Teachings in the Books of Ruth for our Generation Commentator: Pr. Silas Queiroz Presentation: Missionary Celso Napoleon August 4, 2024 Lesson 5 The Marriage of Ruth and Boaz: The Redemption of the Family

2. “Now therefore, my daughter, fear not; I will do for you all that you have spoken, for all my people in the city know that you are a virtuous woman.” (Ruth 3:11) GOLDEN TEXT 2

3. A virtuous woman has incalculable value, because of her character and her willingness to serve God and her family. PRACTICAL TRUTH 3

4. Monday - Gn 2.18; Ec 4.9-12; Hb 13.4 Marriage as a fundamental divine institution Tuesday - Ps 27.14; Prov 20.21 Waiting for the right time and the outcome of due process Wednesday - Gn 2.24; Eph 5.25-28; 1 ​​ Pe 3.7 Male leadership in the family presupposes attitude, love and honor Thursday - Ps 128.6 Grandchildren as rewards to grandparents is synonymous with renewal of life Friday - Ez 16.8 God's commitment to the people of Israel Saturday - Jn 3.16; 1 Pe 1.18,19 Jesus Christ, our Lord, as eternal Redeemer DAILY READING 4

5. BIBLE READING IN CLASS 5

6. BIBLE READING IN CLASS Ruth 3:8-10; 4:11 Ruth 3 8 - And it came to pass at midnight, that the man was afraid, and turned himself: and, behold, a woman lay at his feet. 9 - And he said, Who art thou? And she said, I am Ruth thy handmaid: therefore spread thy skirt over thy handmaid: for thou art the kinsman. 10 - And he said, Blessed be thou of the LORD, my daughter: thou hast done this thy latter kindness better than the first: for thou hast followed no young men, whether poor or rich. 6

7. Ruth 4 11 - And all the people that were in the gate, and the elders, said, We are witnesses: the Lord make the woman, which is come into thy house, like Rachel and like Leah, who together built up the house of Israel: and now shalt thou do mightily in Ephrathah , and make a name for thyself in Bethlehem. 7

8. INTRODUCTION The book of Ruth begins with famine and death, but ends with two great celebrations: the marriage of Boaz and Ruth and the birth of Obed, David’s grandfather. Our God is powerful enough to turn tragedy into blessing. In addition to a human redeemer, the story presents us with part of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, our divine-human Redeemer. 8

9. Keyword : Redemption 9

10. 10 I – BOAZ’S COMMITMENT TO RUTH

11. I – BOAZ’S COMMITMENT TO RUTH 1. In the place of blessing. The barley and wheat harvest had ended, and Ruth remained serving Naomi and obeying her in everything (Ruth 2:23). Her motto was, “I will do whatever you tell me” (Ruth 3:5). Ruth had opportunities outside the home, but she did not venture out anywhere, as if she were autonomous and independent (Ruth 3:10). She did not seek false freedoms, such as those preached today by feminist ideology. Her loyalty and submission strengthened Naomi’s desire to see her married again. Having a new home was fundamental to Ruth’s happiness and security. Marriage is a divine institution that is fundamental to the solidity of the family, the church, and the entire society (Gen. 2:18; Eccl. 4:9-12; Heb. 13:4). Ruth’s blessing was coming, and she remained in the right place. 11

12. 2. Naomi’s initiative. The harvested grain was taken to the threshing floor, a flat piece of land prepared for threshing the grain. Naomi knew that Boaz would be doing the work that night. It was a great opportunity for Ruth to get close to him and show her interest in being redeemed. Without being noticed, Ruth was supposed to wait for Boaz to lie down, uncover his feet, and lie down discreetly. Boaz would know what to do when he noticed her presence (Ruth 3:4-7), which shows that it was a custom known at the time. Spreading out one’s cloak was a sign of a marriage commitment (Ruth 3:9). In Ezekiel 16:8 this practice is mentioned as a metaphor, representing God’s commitment to Israel. 12

13. 3. Respecting the process. In order to meet Boaz, Ruth had to bathe, put on perfume, and put on her best clothes (Ruth 3:3). Just as holiness does not exclude tenderness, it does not despise beauty, as long as it is done in simplicity, purity, and moderation (Genesis 24:16; Isaiah 39:2; 1 Timothy 2:9,10). Around midnight, Boaz wakes up, startled, to find a woman lying at his feet, and asks, “Who are you?” (Ruth 3:9). Guided by Naomi, Ruth identifies herself, reminds him of her condition as a redeemer, and asks him to spread his cloak over her. As Naomi had said, Boaz really understood! He was, in fact, a relative who was a redeemer, but there was another, closer relative, who had priority in the redemption. It was necessary to wait, respecting the process: “[...] if I do not want to redeem you, as the Lord lives, I will redeem you.” 13

14. The holy character of Boaz and Ruth is again manifested. Without any intimate contact, she spent the rest of the night lying at his feet and left early so as not to be noticed (Ruth 3:9-14). Even though a blessing is close, it can be lost if we do not know how to wait for the right time and respect due process (Ps 27:14; Prov 20:21). 14

15. Boaz's commitment to Ruth teaches us to wait for the right time and wait for the due process to achieve a blessing. SYNOPSIS I 15

16. 16 II – THE MARRIAGE BETWEEN BOAZ AND RUTH

17. 17 II – THE MARRIAGE BETWEEN BOAZ AND RUTH 1. Concluding the deal. Ruth took the initiative to suggest to Boaz that he take on the role of redeemer, as was the custom at the time. But it was essential that he overcome the obstacle that existed: the preference of the closest relative. Boaz acted quickly, as Naomi had said: “Be still, my daughter, [...] the man will not rest until he has finished this business today” (Ruth 3:18). Every man should be prepared to take the initiative in life, especially when it comes to marriage and conjugal life. Male leadership presupposes attitude, responsible love and honoring the woman as the weaker vessel (Gen 2:24; Eph 5:25-28; 1 ​​Pet 3:7).

18. 18 2. Redemption and the law of levirate marriage. Boaz went to the city gate and immediately saw the redeemer passing by (Ruth 4:1). Was this not another act of divine providence? Boaz invited him to discuss the matter that troubled him, and called ten important men of the city to witness the act. In principle, the redeemer agreed to acquire the land that had belonged to Elimelech , but he backed out when Boaz informed him that the redemption included the obligation to marry Ruth, the Moabite, in order to “raise up the name of the deceased on his inheritance” (Ruth 4:5). The application of the two laws in this case – that of the redeemer and that of levirate marriage – certainly occurred because the acquisition of the land alone would not make it remain in Elimelech’s family. Thus, the redemption should be accompanied by marriage under the law of levirate marriage. The redeemer claimed economic reasons for his withdrawal: he would not invest resources in lands that would not belong to his own family, but rather to Elimelech's successors (Ruth 4:6,10).

19. 19 3. The public record. Following another custom of the time, the transfer of the right of redemption was sealed with the redeemer taking off his shoe and giving it to Boaz (Ruth 4:7,8). The public testimony for the redemption and marriage with Ruth was invoked by Boaz and received a unanimous confirmation: “And all the people who were in the gate and the elders said, We are witnesses: the Lord make the woman who is coming into your house like Rachel and Leah, who together built up the house of Israel [...]” (Ruth 4:9-11). Ruth was welcomed into the community of Israel with the highest honors.

20. Boaz's marriage to Ruth highlights that male leadership presupposes attitude, responsible love and honoring women as the weaker vessel. SYNOPSIS II 20

21. 21 III – THE REDEMPTION OF DAVID’S LINEAGE THROUGH RUTH AND BOAZ

22. 22 III – THE REDEMPTION OF DAVID’S LINEAGE THROUGH RUTH AND BOAZ 1. The birth of Obed. Once the marriage was consummated, Boaz could take Ruth as his wife: “[...] and the Lord gave her conception, and she bore a son” (Ruth 4:13). The women of Bethlehem celebrated greatly, because they understood how God was acting in favor of Naomi (Ruth 4:14). Previously bitter and believing herself to be under divine punishment (Ruth 1:13,20,21), Elimelech’s widow received a “renewal of life” (Ruth 4:15 – NKJV), and now she would have someone to take care of her in her old age. It was truly the beginning of a new phase in Naomi’s life. Grandchildren fill their grandparents with pride and joy ( Prov 17:6). In them, the elderly project the prolongation of life, receiving new spirit and encouragement. It is a reward for having children and dedicating themselves to them (Ps 128:6).

23. 23 2. Boaz, a type of Christ. If Naomi, Ruth, or Orpah had not married into the family of Elimelech , David’s ancestral line would have been profoundly altered. Naomi was too old to bear children (Ruth 1:12). Orpah returned to the Moabites (Ruth 1:14). The God of Israel found Ruth, whose life was guided by a path of self-denial, love, purity, and great submission. She, as a type of the church, met Boaz, a type of Christ, our eternal Redeemer (John 3:16; 1 Peter 1:18,19 )

24. The marriage of Boaz and Ruth became a type of Christ's spiritual relationship with the church. SYNOPSIS III 24

25. 25 CONCLUSION The story of Ruth is a story of redemption. A Moabite woman was not only redeemed, but she entered the genealogy of the Redeemer of humanity, Jesus, the son of David. Along with Tamar and Rahab, Ruth proclaims the grace of God, which is manifested to all, Jews and Gentiles (Titus 2:11). May we proclaim with power the life and work of our divine-human Redeemer, Jesus Christ, the Savior of men (1 Tim 4:10; Acts 4:12).

26. 1. What was Ruth’s motto and how was it important in her life? Her motto was: “I will do whatever you tell me” (Ruth 3:5). Ruth had opportunities outside the home, but she did not venture out anywhere, as if she were autonomous and independent (Ruth 3:10). 2. What was Naomi’s initiative that led to Boaz’s commitment to Ruth? The harvested grain was taken to the threshing floor, a flat piece of land prepared for threshing the grain. Naomi knew that Boaz would do that work that night. It was a great opportunity for Ruth to get closer to him and show her interest in being redeemed. Reviewing the content 26

27. 3. What process should Ruth and Boaz await? He was, in fact, a relative who redeemed the land, but there was another, closer relative who had priority in the redemption. It was necessary to wait, respecting the process: “[...] if he does not want to redeem you, as the Lord lives, I will redeem you.” 4. Why was it necessary to apply the laws of redemption and levirate marriage? The application of both laws in this case – that of the redeemer and that of levirate marriage – certainly occurred because simply acquiring the land would not make it remain in Elimelech’s family. Thus, the redemption should be accompanied by marriage under the law of levirate marriage. 27

28. 5. What does the birth of Obed represent in the plan of redemption? The God of Israel found Ruth, whose life He led along a path of renunciation, love, purity and great submission. She, as a type of the Church, met Boaz, a type of Christ, our eternal Redeemer (John 3:16; 1 Peter 1:18,19). 28

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31. LESSONS: Lesson 1 Two Important Women in the History of a People Lesson 2 The Book of Ruth Lesson 3 Ruth and Naomi: Entwined by Love Lesson 4 Ruth's Encounter with Boaz Lesson 5 The Marriage of Ruth and Boaz: The Redemption of the Family Lesson 6 The Book of Esther Lesson 7 The Deposition of Queen Vashti and the Rise of Esther Lesson 8 Mordecai's Resistance Lesson 9 Haman's Conspiracy Against the Jews Lesson 10 The Plan of Deliverance and the Role of Esther Lesson 11 Haman's Humiliation and Mordecai's Honor Lesson 12 Esther's Banquet: Denunciation and Deliverance Lesson 13 Esther, the Bearer of Good News 31 SBS – Sunday Bible School Adult Bible Lessons 3rd Quarter 2024 CPAD MAGAZINE: The God Who Governs the World and Cares for the Family: Divine Teachings in the Books of Ruth and Esther for Our Generation Commentator: Pr. Silas Queiroz Presentation: Missionary Celso Napoleon Renewed in Grace

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