Kevin Barra

Grace Bible Church

“The Road to Redemption”

Ruth 4:1-12

Redemption is shown through the picture of the life of Boaz, given through the person of Jesus Christ, and is a process in which you and I can be involved. Learn how through this look at the decisions of Boaz, the mistakes of "what's his name," and the call of Christ on our lives.

I. Qualifications for a redeemer

Right Relationship – had to be a relative

Right Resources – had to have the money to buy then out

Right Resolve – had to want to do it, because he didn’t have to, the law didn’t apply

II. Acts of a Redeemer

▪ Initiating Redemption v1-2

▪ Presenting Redemption v3-10

Ÿ Opportunity Given v3-5

Ÿ Opportunity Denied v6-8

Ÿ Opportunity Taken v9-10

Christ fulfills it all

15 Therefore he is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance, since a death has occurred that redeems them from the transgressions committed under the first covenant.

—Hebrews 9:15 (ESV)

Christ Jesus, who gave himself for us to redeem us from every lawless deed, and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.

—Titus 2:13-14

▪ Celebrating Redemption v11-12

Christ fulfills it all

III. Agents of Redemption

Ÿ Social and Spiritual

▪ Where do I start?

▫ Look at yourself

▫ Look at who’s crossing your path

▫ Actively Listen to the Spirit