Ruth 4: 9-22 ”Better Than Seven Sons”

As we conclude our study of the book of Ruth, we see the progression of our characters.  Ruth has gone from outsider.... to ancestor of the Messiah!  We also see a dramatic role of reversal for Naomi.  She goes from "bitter" to "blessed".  We often speak of the love story between Ruth and Boaz, but here we see the love story between Naomi and Jehovah!   Boaz has fulfilled all the obligations of the "Go'el" (Kinsman Redeemer).   He is a type of the Ultimate Kinsman Redeemer...the LORD Jesus Christ!