Ep 098 (S6E5) Ruth - Part 4: From Misery to Hope

References: The significance of the town gate.That justice may be done, though not in an arbitrary wayRemember from Ruth: Part 1 - Deut 25:7-10Consider the Magna Carta of 1215 & a jury of peersThe family redeemer - rights and responsibilitiesRights - v 4: he wants the landResponsibilities - v 6: he doesn’t want the risk of responsibility  -  SO“In those days…” (in former times, in the olden times…)The author’s parenthetical explanation of a practice no longer observed.The taking off of the sandal (shoe)Ref. Joshua 1:3 - where you set foot - landA surrendering of rights, rather than a humiliation per Deut 25:10The land and the widow are entrusted to BoazThe elders as witnesses - vs 9-11a עֵד (ayd) - witness, testimonySeptuagint - μάρτυς (mar'-toos) - see Acts 1:8Job 16:18-22 - a witness in heaven, 19:25-27 (Redeemer)We who are followers of Christ are witnesses to Christ’s Redeeming powerBlessing: “May…” vs 11, 12, 14, 15… Ruth be fruitful.… Boaz be prosperous.… the Lord’s people be blessed.… Obed become Naomi’s strength and provide for her. עוֹבֵד  (o-bade') - Servant - Grandfather of King DavidTransition: from misery to hope (genealogy)