Part 1: JESUS SAVES from the AMERICAN DREAM Romans 1:1 1. We are called to be bondservants of Jesus Christ. a. This is a position of great honor. b. Bondservant = slave. 2. A bondservant serves exclusively. a. We are to be in utter submission to what pleases God, not what pleases anybody else. b. We are to be absolutely surrendered and totally devoted to Christ. c. We are to serve willingly. 3. A bondservant is bought with a price. 4. A bondservant of God will have a burden for people. 5. A bondservant has a specific purpose.
Redeeming Ruth Part 12 "A Fairy Tale Ending" Ruth 4:13-22 Ruth's Fairy Tale Ending is: 1. Fulfilled after a season of waiting. This waiting involved a certain: * Promise * Place * People 2. Found through a special wedding. This was a thrilling and touching time that brought: * Glory to the groom * Grace to the bride 3. Focused on a son who ignites worship. This worship involved a celebration of a special: * Grace * Gift * Genealogy
Redeeming Ruth Part 11 "A Higher Love" Ruth 3:9-4:12 A Higher Love: 1. Starts with a humble request. For this request to be valid: * Ruth had to ask * Boaz had to answer Ruth's answer was found in Boaz's * Promises * Provisions * Persistence 2. Involves a set of requirements This meant Ruth's redeemer must be: * Worthy * Willing 3. Is seen through the results. Result #1 Establishes a new start Result #2 Elevates the position of the saint Results #3 Exalts our Savior
Part 10 "Looking for love in all the wrong places" Ruth 3:1-11 1. True love is desired because of the possibilities. Ruth desired: * A new home * Hope for the future * A new level of happiness 2. True love is discovered by following a plan. This plan involves the proper: * Research * Resolve * Response * Request 3. True love is declared through pleasantries. Boaz declared his: * Acceptance * Assurance * Affirmation
Redeeming Ruth Part 9 "eHarmony" Ruth 3:3 Harmony with God: 1. Starts with a cleansing that purifies. Spiritual cleansing involves a: 1. * Consciousness of our own depravity * Confession of our disobedience * Change in our direction * Celebration of our deliverance 2. Is sustained through a consecration that is personal. This anointing was used for: * Common purposes * Ceremonial practices 3. Is shown through clothing that is proper. Ruth's wardrobe contained garments for a: * Widow * Worker * Woman Likewise our wardrobe is changed from that of a: * Sinner to a Saint 4. Is set in motion through a certain procedure. This procedure involves: * Drawing near to your master * Doing what your master says
Redeeming Ruth Part 8 “A Little R & R†Ruth 3:1-2 1. True rest is made available through a remarkable proposal. This rest: • Was of a certain nature • Was to meet a critical need 2. True rest becomes a reality through a fulfilled promise. This rest promises to find • Hope • Help • A Home 3. True rest involves a relationship with a special person. This person was to have the right: • Reputation • Relationship • Resources • Resolve
Redeeming Ruth Part 7 "Abiding in God's Field of Dreams" Ruth 2:21-23 Abiding in God's field of dreams: 1. Gives us a continual reminder of God's grace. We are reminded of our: * Position * Parameters * Protection 2. Takes place in a community of relationships. Community is found when we: * Have the same purpose * Serve the same person * Are in close proximity 3. Is complete when the reaping is done. This reaping is: * Continual work * Commendable work Shows a settled confidence
Redeeming Ruth Part 6 Ruth 2:17-21 "Start Spreading the News" We are called to: 1. Start spreading the news about a plentiful provision. This provision is designed to: * Satisfy * Show * Share 2. Start spreading the news about a particular person. This person is: * Interested * Involved 3. Start spreading the news about a promised purchase. This purchase involves a: * Revival * Redemption * Refreshment