1. Jesus on the cross (with me)

A. Jesus paid for all sin - including mine

B. Jesus paid for my sin - I can be forgiven

C. Jesus forgives my sin - forgiven forever

2. Jesus and my life

A. Jesus lives within me through the Holy Spirit

B. Jesus is always with me because of the Holy Spirit

C. Jesus lives through me by the Holy Spirit

3. Jesus and simple truths I believe

A. Jesus is the Son of God

B. Jesus loves me

C. Jesus died for me.

1. Steps to be more productive

A. Walking with the Lord daily

B. Working with other Christians

C. Wisdom to adjust with circumstances

D. Willingness to suffer for Christ

2. Life lessons

A. Hidden reality of death

B. Hidden sins exposed

C. Hidden blessing to be thankful for

D. Hidden meanings considered

3. Good news about Jesus

A. Sacrifice for our sins

B. Deliver from this evil age

C. It is the will of God

1.  Facts about the Kinsmen Redeemer

A. Member of the family 

B.  Desire to redeem  

C. Pays the price

2.  Naomi’s advice to “stand still”

A. Boaz had promised   

B. Boaz isn’t resting 

C. Boaz has the resources 

3.  Ruth’s need for a redeemer

A. She is under a curse 

B. She is a stranger 

C. She needs provision

4.  Jesus the Ultimate Redeemer

A. Jesus was born  a man 

B. Jesus came for you 

C. Jesus paid your sin debt on the cross

1.  Naomi is a changed person 

A. Bitterness is gone 

B.  Concern for others  

C. Practicing her faith 

2.  Naomi the matchmaker 

A. Boaz has been and will be their answer to prayer  

B. Boaz likes Ruth 

C. Boaz needs a push 

3.  Ruth takes a chance 

A. She could be rejected 

B. She could be misunderstood 

C. She could be accepted 

4.  Boaz says, “I will”

A. Admiration for Ruth 

B. Honor God’s Word 

C. Commitment to purity 

D. Protection from harm and of reputation 

E. Generous reminder 

1.  How to handle difficult people 

A. Stay in control of emotions  

B.  Focus on honoring God  

C.  Practice the golden rule 

D. Show as much grace as you can 

2.  Lessons from Dad

A. Know you are forgiven 

B. Let the children see you love your wife 

C. You can’t recapture opportunities

D. Nothing is more important then eternity 

3.  Making his Dad proud 

A. He eats with employees 

B. He provides for employees 

C. He helps others be respectful 

1.  Boaz described 

A. Man of valor 

B.  Man of influence  

C.  Man of wealth 

2.  Characteristics of Boaz

A. He has a fear of God 

B. He encourages others

C. He is kind and generous

3.  Ruth’s prayer is answered  

A. Stay in Boaz’s fields and she would glean more

B. Stay in Boaz’s fields and he will protect her

C. Stay in Boaz’s fields and he will provide for her

4.  Ruth’s reputation 

A. Her kindness to her mother-in-law

B. Her trust in God 

C. She is a hard worker 

D. She is a humble person

1.  Three ladies and three times of faith 

A. Orpah, a person of shallow faith 

B.  Naomi, a person with struggling faith  

C.  Ruth, a person with shining faith 

2.  Naomi urges her daughters-in-laws to turn back

A. She gives them a blessing 

B. She reasons their best hope for marriage is to stay

C. She is old, bitter, and cursed 

3.  Ruth’s faith shines in her vows 

A. Stop urging me to go back, I’ve been converted 

B. I am committed to you 

C. I am making a profession of faith to God 

D. I counted the cost, I am making an oath to God

4.  Grace given to Naomi 

A. She hears good news about food in Bethlehem 

B. She has a daughter-in-law with faith to overcome

C. She has a God that is sovereign to let Ruth’s faith shine

1.  The day of the Judges 

A. A constant cycle of rebellion, oppression, and deliverance

B.  Israel had no king or authority  

C.  Everyone did what was right in their own eyes 

2.  A famine hits Bethlehem (house of bread)

A. Elimelech (God is my King) does not repent or seek God

B. Elimelech, a leading family in the area, goes to enemy 

C. Elimelech, Their family is only family to leave 

3.  Elimelech’s compromises go wrong

A. It will be a short stay, became a long one

B. I’ll return home, died in Moab

C. Sons not impacted, marry foreign women

4.  Truths to learn

A. People do what they want to do

B. God is a good luck charm 

C. Sin has consequences 

1.  A Legacy of faith

A.  More than a half-hearted faith 

B.  Faith that supersedes circumstances  

C.  Trusting God for the impossible 

D. Proving that God is first in your walk

2.  A Legacy of being a friend of God 

A. Friends share information

B. Friends share their hearts

C. Friends are concerned with reputation of the other

3.  A Legacy of being a pilgrim 

A. Not controlled by wealth 

B. A leader that gives and serves 

C. Focus on Heaven 

An in-depth look at Jesus' statement in Mark chapter 11 concerning forgiveness and prayer.