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Today we will be completing our series in the first 3 Chapters of Genesis. We will examine what it looks like when men and women possess the knowledge of good and evil. 

We will learn what it looks like to move from a state of innocence to a place of knowing, and the hardship that it brings. 

In this, I hope that we discover that even on our worst day God is still a Good God, who loves us, pursues us, and makes a way for us.

Let's get ready to find hope in Jesus, by listening to this message. 

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God saves, and Satan seduces. This isn't something that has happened, this is something that always happens. In this message, Pastor Bogdan expounds on temptation: Man’s disobedience in which sin enters the world. Who does Satan speak to? The Woman. Why? Because those that are most vulnerable amongst us, are those that Satan preys on, and that is women and children.

We see from the text that the only thing that God called not good from all of His creation, is the fact that it was not good for man to be alone. Therefore, God created for him a helper, a beneficial adversary if you will. In this text, we see that there are glories that are masculine in nature and we see glories that are feminine in nature. 

The glory of man is to create, protect, and cultivate. The glory of women is to listen, provide feedback, correct, and curate. An overly domineering man and a highly critical woman is the anti-gospel. A man who submits to Christ thereby having his wife submit to him is a picture of the beautiful gospel. We see the gospel, clearly from this text, in that even when we hide from God, He comes to find us, not to judge us but to save us. 

Let's get ready to find hope in Jesus, by listening to this message. 

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God creates and Satan counterfeits. This has been the same exact story, since the dawn of creation. The more valuable something is, the more likely it is to be counterfeited. 

The Bible teaches that all of mankind, irrespective of age, race, or sex are made in the image of God and are thus inherently filled with dignity value, and worth. The Bible teaches that man is called to have dominion over the earth, ruling over creation, not as a tyrant but as a steward who in the same way as God, through love, provides care over the created order. 

Much like what the serpent did on the first few pages of Scripture, satan and his demons are at it again, doing the same exact thing, today in 2023. It’s a different day, but it’s the same demons, and the demonic attack of the day, is an attack on the identity of men and women and creating confusion and chaos surrounding how and what men and women identify as. 

This demonic assault on God’s original plan for humanity goes directly against what the Bible says. The world says: listen to your mind, change your body. The Bible says: present your body in service to the Lord and allow God to renew your mind. The Bible is calling us to renew our minds, not to transform our bodies. 

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The book of Genesis tells the story of God creating and bringing order and function into the earth, the rebellion of humanity against divine authority, and God’s unfolding plan to restore creation and humankind to his original purposes through His son Jesus Christ. 

We see from the first pages of Scripture that creation is closely linked with consecration. God set apart the heavens and the earth, light from darkness, water from dry land, and day from night. God's ultimate consecration was dedicating His Son Jesus as the Savior of humans. In this, we see that just like God set apart Jesus, in order to save humans, we too must live wholly consecrated lives, whereby there is not an area in our life, that isn't fully devoted to the Lord. 

Let's get ready to find hope in Jesus, by listening to this message. 

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In this final message on the book of Ruth, Pastor Bogdan talks about how God loves to take our seemingly dire circumstances and redeem them for our joy and His glory. We see that much of what we think is a coincidence in our life, is actually God's visible and providential hand moving in our midst. Just like Boaz was able to redeem Ruth and provide for her a better life through his financial capacity, Jesus redeems us through His sinless life, and through His death, burial, and resurrection, we receive a brand new life. Ruth trusted God wholeheartedly and that is what we are to do, by the grace of God. We are to repent of sin and trust in our Redeemer, our great and glorious Boaz, Jesus Christ. 

Let's get ready to find hope in Jesus, by listening to this message. 

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In this third chapter of Ruth, Pastor Bogdan challenges the church to take calculated risks, which is essential when you step out in faith, trusting the sovereignty of God. Throughout Scripture, it becomes clear that the greater the risk, the greater may be God’s gracious reward. From this text, we see that Ruth risks but ultimately she trusts Boaz who trusts God whom Boaz loves very much. 

The same language that is used between Ruth & Boaz is the same language that is used between God and His people. Jesus is our greater, glorious Boaz. Where is it in your life, that God is calling you to take a risk in faith for His glory? Where is it that you are called to be like Ruth, to sit and wait patiently, until you see how the matter turns out? 

Let's get ready to find hope in Jesus, by listening to this message. 

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In this second sermon in the book of Ruth, Pastor Bogdan reminds us that Yahweh’s wings stretch over Ruth and Naomi in ways they could not have orchestrated. We must trust that Yahweh’s wings of refuge will cover us and we must seek to be a refuge to those in need. The sovereignty of our great God is clearly seen in the story of Ruth. 

He guided her every step of the way to become His child and fulfill His plan for her to become an ancestor of Jesus Christ (Matthew 1:5). In the same way, we have the assurance that God has a plan for each of us. Just as Naomi and Ruth trusted Him to provide for them, so should we. 

Let's get ready to find hope in Jesus, by listening to this message. 

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Pastor Dmitry is preaching the first sermon in this new series at Forward Church entitled: Ruth: Redeeming Love. This four-week series will delve into the grace-filled redemption that marked the lives of the most unexpected protagonists: an elderly, desolate widow and her childless, foreign daughter-in-law. The lovingkindness of the Lord, ultimately shown through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, is also present in the lives of Naomi and Ruth, despite the tragedy that marked their lives. 

The book of Ruth is a testimony to the presence and love of God, even in times of crisis and despair. Our goal is that this little story would show you that God not only cares about the salvation of the world but that He cares about You. That He wants to give you hope today. That He is walking with you even if you don’t see him. That He will guide you with His hand of Providence. Just like God was looking to Redeem Ruth, He is looking to Redeem You. 

Let's get ready to find hope in Jesus, by listening to this message. 

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In this message, pastor Bogdan Kipko reminds us that the desire for peace is something God has planted within all of our hearts, but there is much more to peace than an absence of conflict. Through the gospel, we learn about God’s heart for peace in his creation. God’s peace is about the complete restoration of our souls rather than the removal of all obstacles; he calls us to partner with him in it. As we study the gospel, we discover the very peace we long for is what God longs for as well. He longs for us to be complete in him, safe in him, perfected in him, and at peace with him. This is the reason Jesus Christ came to earth and walked among us: so that we would find a refuge of hope and peace, even while living in a world filled with despair, conflict, and unrest. 

Let's get ready to find hope in Jesus, by listening to this message. 

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In this third message of 2023, pastor Bogdan Kipko reminds us that it's not too late to use the momentum of the New Year to continue strong in our resolution to follow Jesus! Jesus grew and developed physically and spiritually before he began his earthly ministry, taking time to study, listen, and learn. The gospel shows us that in order to grow spiritually, we must first learn to listen and seek God’s wisdom. 

Let's get ready to find hope in Jesus, by listening to this message. We can have the best of intentions when it comes to serving the Lord, but if we’re not properly prepared in advance and if we’re not continually working toward our improvement through developing our relationship with Christ, then we risk facing discouragement, disillusionment, and spiritual burnout. 

If we are to follow in Christ’s footsteps, we must begin like him: asking questions, seeking answers, and looking for God’s hand in all things. The more we press on in this way, the easier it becomes for us to take bigger steps and greater risks that help expand the kingdom of God. 

Let's get ready to find hope in Jesus, by listening to this message. 

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If this message encouraged you and inspired you to boldly follow Jesus, we ask that you share it with a friend by sending them this message! We help YOU find hope in Jesus. We can't wait to see you in person at Forward Church in Irvine, every Sunday at 11 am! 

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