The Conception of Obed –
Boaz and Ruth gave birth to a son named Obed, who not only carried the seed-line of his father, but the seed-line through which King David would descend, and through which the King of Kings would descend. The person and actions of Boaz picture the Person and Work of Jesus Christ, our Redeemer, who gave His life to redeem us from our sins and to take us to be His Bride. The love story of Ruth provides another illustration of:
- God’s sovereignty – God rules in the affairs of men.
- God’s providence – God turns mistakes into miracles.
- God’s purposes – God works all things together for good, to those who are called according to His purpose.
- God arranged for her to marry Boaz, and out of that relationship came Obed, the grandfather of David, who had an adulterous affair with Bathsheba.