Series: RUTH—A LOVE STORYFor God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.John 3:161. BOAZ THE REDEEMERHis: RIGHT (v. 1-4) / RESOLVE (v. 5-9) / REASONS (v. 10) 2. RUTH THE REDEEMED (v. 11-12)FRUITFUL / FAITHFUL / FAMOUS3. RESULTS OF REDEMPTIONA: SON (v. 13) / TESTIMONY (v. 14-16) / MESSIAH (v. 17-22) Salmon begot Boaz by Rahab, Boaz begot Obed by Ruth, Obed begot Jesse, and Jesse begot David the king. Matthew 1:5-6aJESUS, OUR KINSMAN-REDEEMER:•He is a “close-relative”•He is able to redeem•He is willing to redeemLet this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross.Philippians 2:5-8“…to the praise of the glory of His grace, by which [God] bestowed grace (favor) upon us in the Beloved (Jesus Christ). In Him (Jesus) we have redemption…”Ephesians 1:6-7

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Series: RUTH—A LOVE STORYAnd we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.Romans 8:28Today: ROMANCE—GOD’S WAY (Ruth 3)1. NAOMI’S STRATEGY (v. 1-5)Her Motive : Security for RuthHer Method : Law of the Kinsman-RedeemerHer Faith : Character of Boaz2. RUTH’S SUBTLETY (v. 6-9)Her CharacterHer CovenantWhen I passed by you again and looked upon you, indeed your time was the time of love; so I spread My wing over you and covered your nakedness. Yes, I swore an oath to you and entered into a covenant with you, and you became Mine,” says the Lord GOD. Ezekiel 16:83. BOAZ’S SELF - CONTROL (v. 10-13)Protect Ruth’s CharacterPriorities : Do What’s Right4. BOAZ’S SERIOUS COMMITMENT (v. 14-18)Provision For RuthPromise For Naomi

1 Samuel 1-21. Gave her promise to God (v. 1:8-11)weepingagonizingvowing2. Gave her prayers to God (v. 1:12-18)continuallyhonestlypassionately3. Gave her son to God (v. 1:19-28)Samuel = "heard by God"Kept her promise4. Gave her praise to God (v. 2:1-10)For his…strengthsalvationholinessrighteousjudgmentsovereigntySamuel ministered as a child (v. 2:18-21)Samuel ministered as a teen (v. 3:1, 19-20)Samuel ministered as an old man (v. 12:2)…when I call to remembrance the genuine faith that is in you, which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am persuaded is in you also. ~ 2 Timothy 1:5

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1. He changed history forever. (1 Corinthians 15:1-4)Historical events in Scripture define:a. Who we are.b. What we believe.John 19:38-20:1 - The death, burial & resurrection of Jesus Christ was an event the eyewitnesses would never forget.2. He changed hearts and minds forever. (John 20:19-28)3. He changed their direction forever. (Luke 24:13-33)4. He will change you (and your body) forever (1 Corinthians 15:51-58, Philippians 3:20-21)

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Luke 23:39-43"And this is the will fo Him who sent Me, that everyone who sees the Son and believes in Him may have everlasting life; and I will raise him up at the last day." ~ Jesus ChristJesus Answers Life's Greatest Questions:Will a man live again? (Jesus is the proof)How will one live again? (Jesus is the power)Today: You will be with Jesus (Jesus is the PROMISE)EASTER = THE STORY OF THE THREE CROSSES1. The Cross of Rejection (v. 39)No Guilt/Responsibility/HumilityPicture: Wordly Sorrow2. The Cross of Repentence (v. 40-42)Admission of GuiltAcceptance of Just PunishmentAcknowledgment of Jesus' Righteousness/DeityAsking Jesus for SalvationPicture: Godly Sorrow"For godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation, not to be regretted; but the sorrow of the world produces death." ~ 2 Corinthians 7:103. The Cross of RedemptionNo Comfort of UnrepentantTo Repentant- No Delay- No Deeds- No Doubt"Jesus said to her, 'I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live." ~ John 11:25

Psalms 19:1-4 In a hurry? Having trouble slowing down? Sometimes the “rat race” can distract us from the most important things in life. What are you missing out on? In the midst of our busy lives, God is trying to get our attention. Let’s take a look as the Psalmist discovers some keys to finding intimacy with God that first requires slowing down.“We struggle to believe what we cannot see, but we cannot see because we are not really looking.” ~ AnonymousPsalms 19:1-4The Lord wanted to capture the attention of the Psalmist. The Psalmist gave the Lord his attention by…Slowing DownListeningThe universe (the heavens) is big,But God is bigger.In a BIG universe, its easy to feel insignificant,But in God’s eyes, each of us is significant!Psalms 33:6-9After reflecting on all these things, the Psalmist…Stood in awe of the LordPraise: thanking God for who He is

Titus 2Husbands…live with [your wives] with Knowledge…as heirs together of the grace of life…1 Peter 3:7Today: What are God’s expectations for the woman in this “life partnership”?I. REALIZE YOUR IMPORTANCE TO HIMA. Jesus SPOKE To Women (John 4)B. Jesus TOUCHED WomenC. Jesus STOOD UP For Women“You have heard that it was said to those of old,’ You shall not commit adultery.’ But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.”Matthew 5:27-28D. Jesus VALUED WomenII. REALIZE YOUR INHERITANCE IN HIMA. DISCIPLENow it came to pass, afterward, that He went through every city and village, preaching and bringing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God. And the twelve were with Him, and certain women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities—Mary called Magdalene, out of whom had come seven demons, and Joanna the wife of Chuza, Herod’s steward, and Susanna, and many others who provided for Him from their substance.Luke 8:1-3And Jesus answered and said to her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things. But one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her.”Luke 10:41-42B. A WITNESSSo they went out quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to bring His disciples word. And as they went to tell His disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, “Rejoice!” So they came and held Him by the feet and worshiped Him. Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid. Go and tell My brethren to go to Galilee, and there they will see Me.”Matthew 28:8-10C. A JOINT-HEIR…and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together.Romans 8:17