The Big Story | Ruth: The Kinsman Redeemer

Ruth 1:16–17 / Ruth 4:13–17 | ~9 minOne of the most beloved stories in Scripture gets just half a verse in Matthew's genealogy: "Boaz, the father of Obed, whose mother was Ruth." But behind that single line is a story of grief, loyalty, and a kind of rescue that points directly to what Jesus came to do.Key takeaways:Ruth, a Moabite widow with every reason to return home, chose to stay with Naomi — "Your people will be my people, and your God, my God"Boaz acts as a goel (kinsman redeemer) — a family member with the right, the willingness, and the resources to restore what was lostJesus is the ultimate kinsman redeemer: he shares our humanity (the right), lays down his life (the willingness), and conquers death (the power) — what Boaz did for one family in Bethlehem, Jesus does for the whole worldThe book of Ruth, which opens in the chaos of the judges, closes with a genealogy ending in David — a signpost pointing forward to something even greaterReflection: Where in your life do you need a redeemer — someone to step in and restore what's been lost? And where might God be inviting you to be part of his redeeming work in someone else's life?Hear the message for this week's devotional on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ChristFellowshipMcKinneyGet the written devotional at: https://cfhome.org/EGDIf you are in the North Dallas area and would like to join us for services each week, you can find all the information at https://cfhome.org.