SERMONS"All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine,
for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works." -- 2 Timothy 3:16-17 |
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Gleaning Ruth 2:14-23 I. Intro Big Idea: God gives us what we need, so that we can be restored. II. Leftovers A. God wants all people to be rescued. Ruth 2:14; 1 Timothy 2:4; 1 John 2:9 B. Ruth was willing to receive what Boaz offered. Ruth 2:14 III. How Much A. Going beyond the law puts us in the much more of God’s grace. Ruth 2:15-16 B. We grow when we obey. Ruth 2:17-18 IV. Redeemer A. Boaz was blessed in blessing Ruth and Naomi. Ruth 2:19-20 B. The good news is that God has sent His Son to redeem us. Ruth 2:20; John 3:16 V. Stay Close A. God calls us to know Christ as our Savior — our all in all. Ruth 2:21-22; Ephesians 4:6 B. Waiting on God leads to restoration. Ruth 2:23 Faith Ruth 3:1-6 I. Intro Big Idea: Since God is in control we can look to Him in our decision making. John 6:44 II. Desperate A. Naomi cared about her daughter-in-law’s future. Jeremiah 17:9; Ruth 3:1; James 1:5 B. Naomi formulated a sketchy plan for Ruth in the present. Ruth 3:2 III. The Plan A. Our clothing communicates something. Ruth 3:3 B. This passage is descriptive, not prescriptive. Ruth 3:3-4 IV. Facetime A. There’s never a perfect scenario for following God. Ruth 3:5 B. Ruth willing put herself in a place to be noticed. Ruth 3:6; John 1:1, 14 V. Legacy A. Respond to the gospel, instead of relying on intuition. B. Our trust in Christ leads to a legacy of grace. Romans 10:11 Kindness Ruth 3:7-18 I. Intro Big Idea: We can be consumed by God’s kindness or settle for sin. Ruth 3:1-6 II. Who Are You? A. Boaz treated Ruth as a person. Ruth 3:7-9 B. Ruth proposed that Boaz propose. Ruth 3:9 III. Do Not be Afraid A. The true Hero of this story is God. Ruth 3:10; Psalm 11:5; Isaiah 25:10, 56:6-7; Matthew 5:45; 1 Timothy 2:4 B. Ruth’s trust in God was reflected in her integrity. Ruth 3:11; Proverbs 31:30-31 IV. Honor A. The Christian gives everything, and every relationship to Christ. Ruth 3:12-13; Song of Solomon 2:7 B. Waiting on God is not a passive endeavor. Ruth 3:13-14 V. Not Empty A. Remember you have a Redeemer. Ruth 3:15-1 7; Romans 2:4 B. Settle matters today. Ruth 3:18; 2 Corinthians 6:2 |
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