1. THE BRIDE! (v1-13)
Ruth redeemed by Boaz: legally, willingly, at great cost, with great love
2. THE BOY! (v13-17)
Obed, the servant worshipper
3. THE BLESSING! (v13-22)
To Boaz & Ruth
To Naomi (the restorer of life)
To Bethlehem
To Israel
To the world
A Place of: 1) REFUGE 2) RECOVERY 3) REST
1. THE PROBLEM – ‘DEBTS’ It’s all of our biggest problem 2. THE OWNERSHIP – ‘US OUR’ a) It reminds us there is none that is righteous b) It reminds us that our sin has consequences (remember Achan) 3. THE PLEA – ‘FORGIVE’ a) Why ask for forgiveness when we know Jesus has…
Simon Peter: 1. Hillside Declaration – (Mark 14:27-31) 2. Fireside Denial – (Mark 14:66-72) 3. Seaside Devotion – (John 21:15-17)
MALICE! (v1-6) Negative criticism met with prayer and persistence MENACE! (v7-9) Vicious conspiracy met with prayer and action MESS! (v10-23) ‘It’s all too much’ – met with: Strong leadership! A heart of prayer! A will to fight! And a zeal for the Lord of hosts! Lessons: Do not listen to the voice of hate Do…
1. Be Strong… in the Lord (2 Chronicles 20:1-12) 2. Stand Firm (2 Chronicles 20:13-22) IS BEING A CHRISTIAN EASY? 1. Expect Opposition 2. Don’t underestimate the spiritual forces of evil. 3. Fight the spiritual battle with spiritual weapons
1. GOD’S PEOPLE OFTEN SINK! I sink in deep mire, where there is no foothold. 2. GOD’S PEOPLE NEED TO CRY! I am weary with crying out, but as for me, my prayer is to you Oh Lord. 3. GOD’S PEOPLE HAVE TO WAIT! My eyes grow dim with waiting for my God, Answer…