What is the theological message of the book of Ruth? Is it merely a story about God’s kindness to a Moabite woman, or does it play a larger role in redemptive history?In this video, I argue that Ruth is a thoroughly messianic book. Far from being an isolated moral tale, Ruth advances the biblical storyline toward the coming of Christ. Its climax—the genealogy at the end of the book—signals that the entire narrative is oriented toward the line of promise, moving from Judah to David and ultimately to the Messiah.We will examine why the genealogy in Ruth deliberately uses the classic “generations” formula from Genesis, how this connects Ruth to the original promise of the seed of the woman in Genesis 3:15, and why tracing the line through Perez (son of Judah) is theologically decisive. This shows that the author of Ruth understood and intentionally developed the messianic promise given to Judah in Genesis 49.From there, we will consider Boaz as a typological figure, showing how his role parallels Joseph’s: both act as redeemers during famine, both bring blessing to foreigners, and both prefigure the way the Messiah will bless the nations. Yet Boaz advances the pattern further—blessing comes not only through provision, but through redemption and marriage, pointing forward to Christ redeeming His bride.In the end, Ruth proclaims the forward march of redemptive history. It declares that salvation will come through the line of Judah, through David, and ultimately through Jesus Christ—the true Redeemer, the greater Boaz, and the fulfillment of God’s ancient promises.#Ruth #Messiah #ChristInTheOldTestament #BiblicalTheology #RedemptiveHistory #Boaz #SonOfDavid #SeedOfTheWoman #Typology #MessianicProphecy #OldTestamentTheology #JesusChrist #BibleTeaching #ReformedTheology