(1) Orpah: The Almost Believer • Why does Naomi urge her daughters-in-law to return to Moab? • How does the account of Orpah relate to Jesus' parable of the soils in Matthew 13?(2) Ruth: The New Believer • What's the real reason that Ruth reacts differently than Orpah? • How does this show itself in the language that Ruth uses?(3) Naomi: The Backsliding Believer • What does Naomi believe that her circumstances teach her about God? • How is the Lord working here to bring Naomi back to Himself? • What 2 different responses do we see from Naomi and Ruth, in spite of having endured the same circumstances? • What can you do so that you will not fall into the bitterness of Naomi? - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

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(1) Man's Sinfulness

• What does Scripture condemn regarding the use of alcohol?

• Noah's sin reminds us:

1 - Even the greatest heroes of the faith are still sinners saved by grace

2 - Even the greatest heroes of the faith can fall into serious sin

• How is Noah's sin a lesson for us?

(2) God's Grace

• How is the action of Shem and Japheth a picture of the gospel?

• How does God's love for us in covering our sin impact the way we treat others?

(3) Noah's Curses and Blessings

• How should Romans 9 affect our understanding of Noah's curse of Canaan?

• How is Noah's blessing of Shem an encouragement to you?

• What does Noahs' blessing of Japheth teach us about the nature of God's Kingdom?

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(1) The Unlikely Messenger • Which James is the author of this book? What are some things that we know about him? • The word that James uses here for "servant" could also be translated as slave. • How does this connect to the work of Christ in Philippians 2? • What kind of impact should this have on those who serve in positions of church leadership?(2) The Uncertain People • Why would James call the New Testament church "the Twelve Tribes"? • What was the Dispersion? How does this word apply to believers today? • Why did the Babylonians give the Jews new names? How can you apply this to your own life as Christian today? • Why can we not find satisfaction and fulfillment in the things of this world? - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. May not copy or download more than 500 consecutive verses of the ESV Bible or more than one half of any book of the ESV Bible.All Rights Reserved

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Ruth is designed to teach us that there is no point in our lives where God is not present and working all thing for the good of those who love Him.

(1) Sin often ensnares by subtle steps

What is the significance of the word "sojourn" in verse 1?

This opening section is a warning to us of 2 things:

1 - This is a terrible failure of wisdom

What did C.S. Lewis mean when he said that our trials are "God's megaphone"?

What are some ways that we Amy rationalize drifting away from God's priorities in pursuit of our own agendas?

2 - This is a terrible failure of piety

In what ways was Elimelich's life a contradiction of his name?

(2) God often works by hard providences

How do the events of this opening section of Ruth lead us to Jesus Christ?

How does this passage (as well as Romans 8:28) comfort you even in the ugly trials of life?

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This sermon is from Spring of 2020

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In this sermon:(1) Faithlessness • What does the ministry of Tychicus teach us? • In what ways can church members encourage pastors and elders? (2) Fellowship • Does the gospel obliterate culture differences? • Besides ethnicity, what else does the gospel transcend?(3) Forgiveness • What is Paul calling Philemon to do with regard to Onesimus? • How do we see Paul modeling this forgiveness here? • What do we learn about Mark later in 2 Timothy?(4) Fraud • Why did Demas desert Paul? • What was the difference between Mark and Demas?

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A 5 minute devotion from Romans 15:1-17

(1) God's Concern for Life

We see 2 things here:

1 - God Provides for man

Why would pagans drink the blood of animals?

2 - God Protects Man

What are some ways in which human life is treated cheaply?

In what ways does the Bible teach that murder is more than just a physical act?

(2) God's Covenant with Noah

God's Covenant with Noah:

1 - Is universal

2 -extends through the history of the world

3 - Is unilateral

Why does God show this general love to His creation? ( See Romans 2:4)

What sign does God give for this covenant?

The Noahic Covenant reminds us that :

1 -God is faithful

2 - The greatest hostility has ended

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In this sermon:(1) How Should We Walk • What must Paul first make sure the Colossians get right before he talks about evangelism? • Who are the "outsiders" of verse 5? • There were 3 ways in which Jesus walked in wisdom toward "outsiders"... 1 - He was compassionate. 2 - He was patient. 3 - He was discerning • What does "making the best use of the time" mean?(2) How Should We Talk • What does it mean to have "gracious" speech? • Why is the word "always" (verse 6) so important? • In what way can our speech be "seasoned with salt"? • How can you prepare yourself for reaching out to outsiders? • How did the church of the 1st Century grow so rapidly?- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. May not copy or download more than 500 consecutive verses of the ESV Bible or more than one half of any book of the ESV Bible.All Rights Reserved

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In this sermon: • What is the background to this part of the book of Isaiah?(1) The Danger of Superficial Religion • Who is the temple of God in the new covenant era? • God's people had forgotten 2 crucial truths about Him: 1 - His immensity 2 - His Sovereignty • What is "moralistic, therapeutic deism"? • Why would God be appalled with outward correct worship?(2) The Blessing of Genuine Religion • What does it mean when God's face is turned toward a person? • Verse 2 mentions 3 marks of genuine religion: 1 - This person is humble 2 - This person has a contrite heart 3 - This person trembles at God's Word • In what ways are we in a different position than Isaiah's original audience?- -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. May not copy or download more than 500 consecutive verses of the ESV Bible or more than one half of any book of the ESV Bible.All Rights Reserved

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