Through the story of Ruth and her kinsman-redeemer, Boaz, we learn much about the extraordinary redemption Jesus has given us.

In session 2 we explore some of the contexts which are vital to a good understanding of the Gospels. We start with the scriptural context, asking what has come before the Gospels in the Bible story, before considering the religious context of Jesus' day. Placing Jesus and the Gospels' accounts of him in these contexts helps us to appreciate more of what they are saying about who he is, why he came and what he achieved.

In the gospels we read that Jesus marvelled at the centurion's faith (Matt. 8), but he also marvelled at the unbelief in his hometown (Mark 6). Three things that attack our faith are disappointment, fear and offence. But we can grow our faith by knowing who God is, who we are, and what we carry.

In this first session of 'Going Deeper: The Gospels' we explore four key questions which help us to read and understand the Gospels: What are the Gospels? How were they written? How should we read them? Why are there four?

God has given us the resources we need so that we can stand strong in the fight. We have a real enemy, but we're not to hide in a bunker but to stand and fight. We're to be prepared by putting on spiritual armour and to be prayerful because it makes a difference.

Our attitudes to work are shaped by many things. We worship a God who works and who created us to work. Work benefits us and it also benefits society.

Being a parent is one of the hardest thing. It's a huge area for comparison and condemnation. How can parents require obedience from their kids? And children are told to honour their parents, but what does this look like as a child and as an adult?

What is God's design for marriage? We react strongly to words such as 'submission' and 'headship', but what do they actually look like according to the Bible?

Our motivation to walk and talk in a Christ-like way is based on who our Father is, the wrath of God that we've been saved from, and how we are now the light of the world called to reflect God's glory.

The Bible says that before we came to Jesus, we had an old, selfish life that has now died, and we now have a new life in Christ with a new nature. We have been radically changed. Are you walking in the good of your new life?