19 Jul FAMILY! (Ruth 4:18-22, Matt 1:1-6)
1. GRIME! A tapestry of sin and shame 2. GRIEF! A tragedy of pain and loss 3. GRACE! A testimony of love and mercy ...
1. GRIME! A tapestry of sin and shame 2. GRIEF! A tragedy of pain and loss 3. GRACE! A testimony of love and mercy ...
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 ...
1. THE PLAN! (v1-5) There is rest & hope in Boaz Wash, anoint & go Humble yourself at the feet of the master (Lev 25:24-27, Deut 25:5-6) 2. THE PLEA! (v6-9) Cover me with your wings & be my Redeemer 3. THE PLEDGE! (v10-18) Blessing, love, joy, peace, safety, kindness,...
1. LOSS! (1:19-22) Of everything except God 2. LOVE! (2:1-16) A Sovereign lover (God) & An earthly lover (Boaz) 3. LIFE! (2:17-23) New security New hope ...
1. FAMINE! (v1-2) In the land of Judah In the soul of Elimelech 2. FEAR! (v3-5) Elimelech, Mahlon & Chilion all died “No-one ever told me that grief felt so much like fear” (C.S. Lewis) 3. FAITH! (v6-18) Your God will be my God ...