Ruth and Boaz

So, Ruth's mother-in-law had Ruth go and lay by Boaz's feet on their first date. Boaz is so classy that when he wakes he doesn't freak, he just say, who dat? Ruth's request was for his mercy and grace to cover her. Here were two virtuous and upright people going through a ritual: Boaz, acting as goel, or redeemer, covers her with his skirt (blanket). He reassures her all is well: he will be her protector and bridegroom. They marry and become a covenant couple. Ruth is the convert to the church; Boaz the life-time member. They have a son, Obed, who has a son, Jesse, who has a son, David....who has a daughter, Mary, and a son, Joseph, who have a Son, Jesus. Boaz typifies our Redeemer, Jesus Christ. Ruth typifies our adoption into the family of Christ, our conversion, rebirth, and covenant relationship with him. Christ has us covered. He loves us.