-The Incarnation - Why Jesus Came Among Us--Selected Portions of Hebrews, Chapters 1 and 2-August 11, 2024- --The opening verses of Hebrews affirm that while God had previously spoken to His people in many portions and ways, in these last days He has spoken through His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. The writer goes to great length in describing who Jesus is and what He has done, giving extended space to how Jesus is superior to the angels in every way. He then moves to His Incarnation and why that was necessary. As we make our way through these compelling verses, we will see that there were three primary reasons why Jesus humbled Himself as He did in coming to live among us as a man.

"The Incarnation – Why Jesus Came Among Us" Selected Portions of Hebrews, Chapters 1 and 2 August 11, 2024 ​The opening verses of Hebrews affirm that while God had previously spoken to His people in many portions and ways, in these last days He has spoken through His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. The writer goes to great length in describing who Jesus is and what He has done, giving extended space to how Jesus is superior to the angels in every way. He then moves to His Incarnation and why that was necessary. As we make our way through these compelling verses, we will see that there were three primary reasons why Jesus humbled Himself as He did in coming to live among us as a man.

God Working Through Bold and Risk-Taking Faith- Ruth 3-----How has Naomi changed since chapter 1-- ---What risks did Naomi, Ruth, and Boaz take-- What motivated them to take these risks-----What risks are you willing to take for the sake of the gospel-- How can you grow bolder in your faith----Other passages to consider- Lev 25-25-55- Deut 25-5-10- Ruth 1-9,16-17- 2-11-12- Prov 31-10- Ezek 16-8- Mt 8-9- 25-14-30.

God Working Through Bold and Risk-Taking Faith- Ruth 3 -How has Naomi changed since chapter 1? -What risks did Naomi, Ruth, and Boaz take? What motivated them to take these risks? -What risks are you willing to take for the sake of the gospel? How can you grow bolder in your faith? Other passages to consider: Lev 25:25-55; Deut 25:5-10; Ruth 1:9,16-17; 2:11-12; Prov 31:10; Ezek 16:8; Mt 8-9; 25:14-30.

Sermon - Ruth 2 - God's Generous Kindness-- -- -- -- -- ---How did Boaz go above and beyond the law of Moses in showing generous kindness to Ruth-----How do you see God's hand in providing for Ruth and Naomi-- Do you think Naomi is beginning to recognize God's provision-- Why or why not-----What pictures of the Gospel are present in chapter 2 of Ruth-- In what ways does God show you generous kindness-----What ethical principles can we draw from this passage-- What habits will help you show generous kindness to others----Other passages to consider- Lev 19-9-10- Deut 7-7-9- 24-29- Ps 36-7- 57-1- 91-4- 145-13-17- Mt 23-37- Rom 2-4- Eph 1-3-14- 2-1-10- 4-32- Col 3-12- Titus 3-4-7- Jam 1-5.

Sermon – Ruth 2 – God's Generous Kindness -How did Boaz go above and beyond the law of Moses in showing generous kindness to Ruth? -How do you see God's hand in providing for Ruth and Naomi? Do you think Naomi is beginning to recognize God's provision? Why or why not? -What pictures of the Gospel are present in chapter 2 of Ruth? In what ways does God show you generous kindness? -What ethical principles can we draw from this passage? What habits will help you show generous kindness to others? Other passages to consider: Lev 19:9-10; Deut 7:7-9; 24:29; Ps 36:7; 57:1; 91:4; 145:13-17; Mt 23:37; Rom 2:4; Eph 1:3-14; 2:1-10; 4:32; Col 3:12; Titus 3:4-7; Jam 1:5.

Ruth 1-6-22 - God's Faithfulness in Suffering-- -- -- ---How do we see God's kindness and mercy displayed in this scene-----What truths about God does Naomi get right in this passage-- Where is her thinking about God incorrect-----How does God promise to be faithful to his people in their suffering----Other passages to consider- Gen 12-1-3- Ex 15-23-24- Dt 7- 25-5-10- 28- Lam 3-22-24- 1 Co 1-4-9- 10-13- 2 Th 3-3- Heb 4-14-16- 10-23- 1 Pt 4-12-19.

Ruth 1:6-22 – God's Faithfulness in Suffering -How do we see God's kindness and mercy displayed in this scene? -What truths about God does Naomi get right in this passage? Where is her thinking about God incorrect? -How does God promise to be faithful to his people in their suffering? Other passages to consider: Gen 12:1-3; Ex 15:23-24; Dt 7; 25:5-10; 28; Lam 3:22-24; 1 Co 1:4-9; 10:13; 2 Th 3:3; Heb 4:14-16; 10:23; 1 Pt 4:12-19.