Redeemer Canadian Reformed Church (at Winnipeg)

Through Boaz the LORD provides redemption, restoration, and a royal son for Ruth and Naomi.
The LORD provides:
- Redemption for Ruth.
- Restoration for Naomi.
- A royal son for his people.

Time:
Morning

Minister:
Rev. Joe Poppe

Texts:
Ruth 4
Matthew 1:1–6
Matthew 1:17

Series:
Ruth

Christ teaches us to ask our heavenly Father for our daily bread.
This prayer teaches us:
- To acknowledge God as the provider of life.
- To depend on God for our bodily needs.

Time:
Afternoon

Minister:
Rev. Joe Poppe

Texts:
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 50
1 Kings 17:1–16
Luke 12:22–34

Series:
The Heidelberg Catechism

Ruth seeks rest under the wings of her redeemer.
We'll consider:
- Ruth's courageous loyalty.
- Boaz's gracious generosity.
- God's wonderful redemption.

Time:
Morning

Minister:
Rev. Joe Poppe

Texts:
Ruth 3
Leviticus 25:23–28
Deuteronomy 25:5–10

Series:
Ruth

In Boaz the LORD reveals himself as a faithful covenant God, in whose shelter Ruth may take refuge. We see God's faithfulness:
- In providing for all Ruth's needs.
- In giving Ruth a place in the midst of his people.

Time:
Morning

Minister:
Rev. Joe Poppe

Texts:
Ruth 2

Series:
Ruth

In the second petition we pray for Christ to exercise his glorious kingship.
We'll consider:
- Christ's pre-eminent position as triumphant King.
- Our privileged position of sharing his kingship.

Time:
Afternoon

Minister:
Rev. Joe Poppe

Texts:
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 48
Colossians 1

Series:
The Heidelberg Catechism

The LORD demonstrates his covenant faithfulness in bringing back Elimelech's family from Moab.
We'll see:
- Elimelech's covenant disobedience in leaving.
- The LORD's covenant discipline in Naomi's emptying.
- The LORD's covenant faithfulness in Ruth's return.

Time:
Morning

Minister:
Rev. Joe Poppe

Texts:
Ruth 1

Series:
Ruth

Christ taught us that when we pray, we are to address God as "our Father in heaven."
We'll consider:
- Our Father's surpassingly great love for us.
- Our Father's immeasurably great power.

Time:
Afternoon

Minister:
Rev. Joe Poppe

Texts:
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 46
Luke 15:11–32
Ephesians 3:14–21

Series:
The Heidelberg Catechism

The LORD teaches us to commit our hearts to him. God's Word teaches us:
- To deny the sinful desires of the flesh.
- To seek the fulfilment of our desires in Christ.
- To pray for the grace of the Spirit.

Time:
Afternoon

Minister:
Rev. Joe Poppe

Texts:
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 44
1 John 2:15—3:3

Series:
The Heidelberg Catechism

The Lord encourages us to live as exiles and sojourners in this world. In our daily walk of life, we are:
- To abstain from sinful desires of the flesh.
- To maintain good conduct among those around.

Time:
Morning

Minister:
Rev. Joe Poppe

Texts:
1 Peter 2:11–12
1 Peter 2:11–17

Series:
1 Peter

Out of thankfulness for the riches received in Christ, we are to give to those in need.
We'll consider how:
- God provides for all our needs.
- We are to provide for those in need.

Time:
Afternoon

Minister:
Rev. Joe Poppe

Texts:
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 42
Deuteronomy 15:7–11
2 Corinthians 8:1–15

Series:
The Heidelberg Catechism