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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...
BIG IDEA: All true Christians are connected to each other in Christ Jesus. *Four parts of Paul’s connecting closing words: A greeting for each one in the Philippian church community. (v.21a)A greeting from Paul’s immediate companions. (v.21b)A greeting from ‘all the other saints’ close by. (v.22)A blessing for a connected people from a shared Christ. (v.23)"This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.
BIG IDEA: Every-“thing” that is excellent and worthy of praise belongs to God. *Two connected commands that summarize Paul’s letter: Carefully consider “these things” (cultivate a Christ-like mindset)…so as toPurposefully practice “these things” (live-out the Christ-like pattern)."This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.
BIG IDEA: Think and Act like Christians— as those known by their LOVE, JOY & PEACE. *Three questions answered by the mature Christian life: What LOVE looks like. (v.2,3)How JOY is always possible. (v.4,5)Why PEACE is the necessary result. (v.6,7)"This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.
Big Idea: For the citizen of heaven, Jesus Christ is Savior and Lord. *So / Therefore / In light of that… Stand firm in the Lord (v1)In the face of persecutionIn the face of temptationHave the mindset in the Lord. (v. 2, 3)For the sake of the gospel."This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.
BIG IDEA: Pursue the final prize of salvation in its fullness— knowing Christ in the glorified state. *Three parts of presently pursuing that final prize: Forget what lies behind. (v.13a)Strain forward to what lies ahead. (v.13b)Press on toward the goal for the prize. (v.14)"This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.
BIG IDEA: Anything other than Christ alone as the grounds for acceptance by God = another gospel. *6 safeguards against getting sidetracked by another gospel: Rejoice in the Lord. (v.1)Recognize (v.2)Remember the truth. (v.3)Review the evidence. (v.4-7)Reaffirm what’s worth more. (v.8,9)Refocus on relationship. (v.10,11) "This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.
BIG IDEA: Anything other than Christ alone as the grounds for acceptance by God = another gospel. *6 safeguards against getting sidetracked by another gospel: Rejoice in the Lord. (v.1)Recognize (v.2)Remember the truth. (v.3)Review the evidence. (v.4-7)Reaffirm what’s worth more. (v.8,9)Refocus on relationship. (v.10,11)"This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.
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