The Book of Ruth

Lesson Three

The Kinsman-Redeemer(Ruth 3:1-18)

I. Naomi’s Advice to Ruth (3:1-5).A. “Security” (vs. 1) – “rest”

(KJV, ASV) (Genesis 8:9).B. “Relative” (vs. 2) –

“kinsman” (NASB). C. “Uncover his feet” (vs. 4).

The Kinsman-Redeemer(Ruth 3:1-18)

II. Ruth Goes to Boaz (3:6-9).A. “Softly” – (vs. 7) “secretly” (NASB).

B. “Startled” (vs. 8).C. “Take your maidservant under your

wing” (vs. 9a). D. “Close relative” (vs 9b). “near

kinsman” (KJV, ASV) (Deut. 19:12).

The Kinsman-Redeemer(Ruth 3:1-18)

III. Boaz’ Response to Ruth (3:10-13).

A. “Blessed are you of the LORD” (vs. 10) (Ruth 2:20.)

B. “You did not go after young men” (vs 10b) (Ruth 2:1).

C. “Virtuous woman.” (vs. 11) (Proverbs 31:10).

The Kinsman-Redeemer(Ruth 3:1-18)

III. Boaz’ Response to Ruth (3:10-13).

D. “A relative closer.” (vs. 12). Principles of redemption: 1. Year of Jubilee. (Leviticus

25:10-16).2. Redemption of property.

(Leviticus 25:23-31).

The Kinsman-Redeemer(Ruth 3:1-18)

III. Boaz’ Response to Ruth (3:10-13).

D. “A relative closer.” (vs. 12). Principles of redemption: 3. Redemption of persons

(Lev. 25:47-54).4. Redemption of things

dedicated to God. (Leviticus 27).

The Kinsman-Redeemer(Ruth 3:1-18)

III. Boaz’ Response to Ruth (3:10-13).

D. “A relative closer.” (vs. 12). Principles of redemption: 5. Marriage of a brother’s

widow. (Deuteronomy 25:5-10).

The Kinsman-Redeemer(Ruth 3:1-18)

IV. Ruth Returns to Naomi. (3:14-18).A. “He measured six

ephahs of barley.” (vs. 15a).