Ruth chapter 2: Boaz, Kinsmen-Redeemer I. 2: 1-4 A. Boaz, name means swiftness. His role emerges as significant for Ruth. 1. A type of redeemer 2. Points to Christ 3. He is gracious, liberal in is giving, protective B. Ruth’s life is prepared for by the Lord. She goes into Boaz’s field -a step of her life the Lord prepared for her. II. 2: 5-9 A. Ruth is without husband, protection, provision 1. Boaz blesses the Lord and the workers: blessing in a time of darkness in Israel. 2. As a type of redeemer, Boaz, hears the plight of Ruth. 3. He acts as her protector. III. 2:10-14 A. Ruth bows to Boaz in light of his kindness. Her humility is the foundation for such blessing. B. The “table” she comes to is Boaz providing, honoring her. The table of communion, eucharist, is a table of Lord providing for his own. IV. 2:15-23 A. Dialogue of Naomi and Ruth: 1. T ...