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BIG IDEA: The gospel is a message from God. *Eight proofs that this news Paul proclaims is from God: 1) It was something Paul violently opposed. (v.13) 2) It was something that went against Paul’s best interests professionally. (v.14) 3) It was something Paul didn’t look for and couldn’t resist. (v.15,16a) 4) It was something Paul didn’t immediately consult with anyone about. (v.16b-21) 5) It was something Paul did that caused the churches in Judea to glorify God. (v.22-24) 6) It was somethin...
BIG IDEA: The gospel is a message from God. *Eight proofs that this news Paul proclaims is from God: 1)It was something he once violently opposed. (v.13) 2)It was something he says went against his best interests professionally. (v.14) 3)It was something he didn’t look for and couldn’t resist. (v.15,16a) 4)It was something he didn’t immediately consult with anyone about before preaching it. (v.16b-21) 5)It was something he did that caused the churches in Judea to glorify God. (v.22-24) 6)It ...
Christmas Eve Service "This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.
BIG IDEA: God will be with you. 1)God will be with you in your fears— He sends His people and His promises. 2)God will be with you in your faithlessness— He sends His pledges. 3)God will be with you in your frailty— He sends His own Person. "This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.
BIG IDEA: It makes no sense to trade the grace of Christ for a different gospel. *Four reasons it doesn’t make sense: 1)It represents a desertion of the God who called them. (v.6) 2)It entertains a perversion of the good news sent to them. (v.7) 3)It results in the damnation of the ones who trouble them. (v.8-9) 4)It questions the motivation of why Paul came to them. (v.10) "This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.
BIG IDEA: Paul speaks for God to the churches. *Five questions we’re going to answer about this letter: 1) Who is writing? Paul, on behalf of the Christian community, but his words ultimately come from God. 2) To whom is he writing? The churches in Galatia that he & Barnabas founded during the first missionary journey chronicled in Acts 13. 3) When is he writing? A.D. 48-49 4) Why is he writing? To counter the threat of false teachers. 5) What is he writing? a. The news we proclaim is div...
BIG IDEA: Everyone has a place in God’s bigger purpose. *Five places in God’s bigger purpose: 1) Boaz became a kinsman-redeemer. (v.13) 2) Ruth became a wife & mother. (v.13,14) 3) The witnesses & well-wishers became prophets. (v.14,15) 4) Naomi became a foster-mother. (v.15,16) 5) Obed became a servant. (v.17-22) "This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.
BIG IDEA: Through a redeemer, the dead can live on in the living. * Four parts of the process to perpetuate the name of the dead: 1)The custom to confirm the right to redeem. (v.7-8) 2)The exercise of that right to redeem. (v.9-10) 3)The response to notarize the transaction. (v.11a) 4)The blessing of the witnesses. (v.11b-12) "This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.
BIG IDEA: Redemption comes at a cost. 1)Redemption requires public commitment. (v.1-2) 2)Redemption requires a willing redeemer. (v.3-4) 3)Redemption requires a painful sacrifice. (v.5-6 "This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.
BIG IDEA: Fear God, not people. * 3 reasons to be bold for God and not fear people: 1)Nothing stays covered up. 2)Nothing is scarier than God. 3)Nothing happens apart from God. "This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.
BIG IDEA: Who you are [as one of God’s people] is determined by all your redeemer has done [and will do] for you. 1)Who you are isn’t determined by other people. (v.14,15) 2)Who you are isn’t determined by your past. (v.16,17) 3)Who you are isn’t determined by what you do. (v.18) "This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.
BIG IDEA: Those who trust in God’s loyal love are willing to take risks. 1)Such trust risks submitting to earthly authorities. (v.6) 2)Such trust risks misunderstanding. (v.7-9) 3)Such trust risks putting others first. (v.10,11) 4)Such trust risks losing good things for the sake of the best. (v.12, 13a) 5)Such trust risks leaving the results in God’s hands. (v.13b) "This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.
BIG IDEA: Those who trust in God’s loyal love are willing to take risks. 1) Such trust risks submitting to earthly authorities. (v.6) 2) Such trust risks misunderstanding. (v.7-9) 3) Such trust risks putting others first. (v.10,11) 4) Such trust risks losing good things for the sake of the best. (v.12, 13a) 5) Such trust risks leaving the results in God’s hands. (v.13b) "This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.
BIG IDEA: God’s loyal love does not forsake the living or the dead. * Three ways God’s loyal love shows through the actions of Boaz: 1) Boaz has providentially taken notice of Ruth. (v.19) 2) Boaz has the potential to redeem what’s been lost to Naomi. (v.20) 3) Boaz has promised extended protection & provision for Ruth and Naomi. (v.21-23) "This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.
BIG IDEA: God’s people are surrounded by God’s grace. 1)The route of God’s grace is a happy-to-do-it Boaz. (v.8,9) 2)The recipient of God’s grace is an unentitled Ruth. (v.10) 3)The reason for this grace is her loyal love to Naomi. (v.11,12) 4)The root of that grace is a self-glorifying Yahweh. (v.13) 5)The result of God’s grace is a satisfaction-exceeding abundance that overflows to others. (v.14-18) a.The result of God’s grace is satisfaction beyond mere sustenance. (v.14) b.The resul...
BIG IDEA: God’s people are surrounded by God’s grace. 1)The route of God’s grace is a happy-to-do-it Boaz. (v.8,9) 2)The recipient of God’s grace is an unentitled Ruth. (v.10) 3)The reason for this grace is her loyal love to Naomi. (v.11,12) 4)The root of that grace is a self-glorifying Yahweh. (v.13) 5)The result of God’s grace is a satisfaction-exceeding abundance that overflows to others. (v.14-16) "This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.
BIG IDEA: God can show His loyal love through others. *Four qualities of loyal love: 1)Loyal love commits to go with you. 2)Loyal love commits to settle with you. 3)Loyal love commits to identify with you. 4)Loyal love commits to eternity with you. "This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.
BIG IDEA: The story of rescue is always written on dark backgrounds. The dark background of the context. (v.1, 2)The dark background of catastrophe. (v.3-5)"This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.
BIG IDEA: There are steps we can take to better hear God’s call to service. *Four steps to take when seeking to serve: Be regularly in the place God is found. (v.1)Be routinely serving already. (vv.2-3)Be respectful toward God-given authorities. (vv.4-7)Be receptive to God-given authorities. (vv.8,9)Be responsive to God’s call. (v.10)"This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.
BIG IDEA: Jesus’ concept of true prayer includes principles and a pattern. *The six principles of true prayer in Jesus’ response: 1) Regular prayer can be counted on. (v.5a) 2) Performative prayer must be condemned. (v.5,6) 3) Some prayer can be corporate. (v.7a) 4) Effective prayer can be concise. (v.7b-8) 5) The approach of prayer must be kinship-based. (v.8b) 6) The manner of prayer can be conventiona...






















