Ruth Proposes to Boaz
In Ruth 3, a single woman travels at night to a barn full of men, uncovers the feet of one man, then proposes marriage. What can we learn from this strange, shocking episode? Alistair Begg explains how this moment in Ruth’s life displayed her sincere trust in God’s care and protection. Above all, we see a foreshadowing of Jesus Christ in Boaz, Ruth’s kinsman-redeemer. Just as Boaz covered Ruth, providing her security, so we are covered by the blood of Christ, who grants us forgiveness and peace.
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In Ruth 3, a single woman travels at night to a barn full of men, uncovers the feet of one man, then proposes marriage. What can we learn from this strange, shocking episode? Alistair Begg explains how this moment in Ruth’s life displayed her sincere trust in God’s care and protection. Above all, we see a foreshadowing of Jesus Christ in Boaz, Ruth’s kinsman-redeemer. Just as Boaz covered Ruth, providing her security, so we are covered by the blood of Christ, who grants us forgiveness and peace.