Sharper Iron From Kfuo Radio

Rev. Sam Beltz, pastor at St. John Lutheran Church in Oskaloosa, IA, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Ruth 4:1-22. The book of Ruth has recounted very mundane events, yet through it all, the LORD has been at work. A foreigner, Ruth, has been incorporated into the people of God by faith as she has kept her eyes focused on the LORD’s Word. As the account comes to its climax, Boaz remains true to his promise. He goes to the city gate to speak to the unnamed kinsman redeemer who is a closer relative of Elimelech. Though this man would have been willing to redeem the land, he is unwilling to marry Ruth. Boaz then fulfills his promise to Ruth, agreeing to buy the land of Elimelech and marry Ruth, the widow of Mahlon, in order to perpetuate the name of the dead. The blessing given by the elders at the gate prophesies the truth that Ruth will be among the matriarchs of the Christ. The blessing given to Naomi by the women of Bethlehem proclaims the blessing of children through which the LORD continues His Churc