"Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us."
Galatians 3:13a
Why do we need a Redeemer? It all begins with Adam and Eve in the Garden. When they brought sin into the world the also brought death. "For the wages of sin is death." Romans 6:23 We all deserve death because we can't live up to the perfect standards that God requires. He is holy and cannot be near sin. That is why He instructed Moses with the careful precautions and specifics when the Israelite built the tabernacle. God couldn't be near the sinful people unless a sacrifice, death, was made to cover the sins.
Therefore, Christ made that sacrifice to redeem us back to God the Father. Because Jesus died for us, He took that curse of death from us and now we can live freely in Him. Jesus paid that price and brought us back to being able to have a relationship with God like Adam and Eve experienced before they ate the apple. Not only did He redeem us back to have a relationship with God but we can be part of God's family!!
In the book of Ruth, we see Naomi has lost her husband and her sons. She goes back to her homeland with her daughter-in-law Ruth. A widowed woman with no sons would need to find another relative to take care of her. Back in her homeland we see a guardian-redeemer or kinsman redeemer in Boaz. If he marries Ruth than he can redeem the family, taking them in and caring for them. He does marry Ruth and becomes part of Jesus' ancestry line!! Boaz is just a foreshadow of Jesus redeeming us and buying us back to God's family. I just love how God has knitted together the Bible stories.
In the book of Ruth, we see Naomi has lost her husband and her sons. She goes back to her homeland with her daughter-in-law Ruth. A widowed woman with no sons would need to find another relative to take care of her. Back in her homeland we see a guardian-redeemer or kinsman redeemer in Boaz. If he marries Ruth than he can redeem the family, taking them in and caring for them. He does marry Ruth and becomes part of Jesus' ancestry line!! Boaz is just a foreshadow of Jesus redeeming us and buying us back to God's family. I just love how God has knitted together the Bible stories.
How has being redeemed and set right with God changed your life? In what way do you thank Jesus for redeeming you: Pledging your whole heart and life to him? Praising Him daily? Think of the magnitude of this gift and respond!! In your prayer time today, what words of worship can you offer to show your gratitude for redemption?
With His Love,
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