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In Chapter four of Ruth, Boaz redeems Naomi and Ruth. Boaz and Ruth become the great-grandparents of King David and the ancestors of Jesus Christ. Ruth is one of several people no one would expect in the genealogy of Jesus. How has God redeemed you and brought you in his covenant family?  In Chapter four of Ruth, Boaz redeems Naomi and Ruth. Boaz and Ruth become the great-grandparents of King David and the ancestors of Jesus Christ. Ruth is one of several people no one would expect in the genealogy of Jesus. How has God redeemed you and brought you in his covenant family? 

In Chapter three of Ruth, Ruth takes a bold risk in hopes of redemption. Grief and loss turn to joy as she is brought under the covenant love of Boaz. Ultimate redemption is found in Jesus Christ.  In Chapter three of Ruth, Ruth takes a bold risk in hopes of redemption. Grief and loss turn to joy as she is brought under the covenant love of Boaz. Ultimate redemption is found in Jesus Christ. 

In Chapter two of Ruth, we’re introduced to a picture or foreshadow of Christ. He is a provider and protector. Boaz bestows safety and security and gives Ruth hope for redemption.  In Chapter two of Ruth, we’re introduced to a picture or foreshadow of Christ. He is a provider and protector. Boaz bestows safety and security and gives Ruth hope for redemption. 

In Chapter two of Ruth, we’re introduced to a picture or foreshadow of Christ. He is a provider and protector. Boaz bestows safety and security and gives Ruth hope for redemption.  In Chapter two of Ruth, we’re introduced to a picture or foreshadow of Christ. He is a provider and protector. Boaz bestows safety and security and gives Ruth hope for redemption.  <img src="https://feeds.newspring.cc/link/5464/17021477.gif" height="1" width="1"/>

The Gospel of Mark forces us to answer the question, “Who is this man?” We conclude our series by celebrating the resurrected Jesus.  The Gospel of Mark forces us to answer the question, “Who is this man?” We conclude our series by celebrating the resurrected Jesus. 

Jesus enters and judges Jerusalem by cleansing the temple and authoritatively teaching his opponents and disciples.

All things are possible for those who believe. Discipleship comes at the cost of sacrifice. 

Jesus enters and judges Jerusalem by cleansing the temple and authoritatively teaching his opponents and disciples. Jesus enters and judges Jerusalem by cleansing the temple and authoritatively teaching his opponents and disciples.  

Salvation is free, but discipleship is costly. What will it cost us to confess and follow Jesus courageously?

Jesus remains steadfast despite the opposition he faced from the religious establishment. What do we do in the face of opposition?

 Jesus heals us spiritually and physically. We can live by faith in Jesus. 

Through parables, Jesus teaches the upside-down kingdom. Through His continued miracles and teachings, Jesus builds the disciples in an unusual way in order to establish His kingdom on earth. 

 Jesus demonstrates His authority as he heals, teaches, and identifies himself as the Holy One of God. 

Mark introduces Jesus in an unexpected way. John the Baptist prepares the way for the Lord, just as Isaiah predicted. But Jesus appears as a man ready to be baptized by John. 

As we explore the meaning of the Great Commission, we learn to live an everyday mission for God. Our mission is our work for God that overflows our everyday relationship with Him. 

God has generously blessed us, and now we get to personally and collectively be generous. By giving, we affect the next generation by showing them an everyday relationship with Jesus.  

Becoming an everyday disciple of Jesus means walking with Him, so we can become more like Him. 

As we explore the biblical principles for valuing all human life, we reveal the meaning of being made in the image of God. 

Because God is with us, we can experience a personal, everyday friendship with God. Praying personally and corporately invites us to cultivate an everyday relationship with God.

Throughout the Bible, we see God making His dwelling place with us. God sent His son Jesus to be close to us and now, because of His Holy Spirit, we can have an everyday relationship with Him. 

 Bringing our first and our best. 

Praise God in song for what you have witnessed and what He has revealed!

The proper response to seasons of silence is faith and obedience in order for our song to become loosened to sing praises. 

Mary’s song of praise to God in response to God’s blessing and favor.

We have assurance in our salvation because we love our neighbor and walk in the light of our salvation. 

Loving one another is how we express God’s visible love to the world. 

We are the children of God. Therefore, imitate God. 

The life and love of God is made manifest in Christ. When we are in Christ, we cannot stay the same. 

Paul boasted in his weakness. When we boast in our weakness, God’s power and glory are put on display and we live full of purpose. 

We are in a real battle with a real enemy. To live purposefully for God, we must understand how to use our spiritual weapons of war. 

God promises that those who sow bountifully will reap bountifully. Our attitude matters because God is a giver and God loves a cheerful giver.

We can point to God in our victories, but the glory of God is also put on display when we turn to him and repent of our sin. Godly grief produces repentance that leads to salvation without regret, while worldly grief produces death. To be on purpose for God, we must repent. 

Today is the day of salvation. Paul challenges the church not to receive God’s grace in vain. No matter what obstacles we face, we can walk today in God’s salvation.

Because of Jesus, you are now a new creation. Your old life is gone. A new life has come. Because we are reconciled to God through Christ, God has purposed us to be ministers of reconciliation. 

God has shone in our hearts to give light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. Paul says that this immeasurable treasure resides in us, mere “jars of clay,” to show that this gift is about God and not us.

The Holy Spirit empowers each of us to walk every day in the freedom and purpose of Christ. We can be confident in our purpose, not because of our own work, but because the Spirit of God works through us to make us more like Jesus every day.

We are commissioned by God to share our story and to be the fragrance of life to a dying world. For those who have eyes to see it, the difficulties of life reflect the Gospel. Our purpose is to spread the fragrance of life so others see the hope of resurrection!

Our purpose is to glorify God! God promised to use every detail of our life— both good and bad— for his glory and our ultimate good. Every promise is “Yes and Amen!” through Jesus Christ.

Second Corinthians says we are part of God’s story. God uses every detail of our lives— painful and pleasant, planned and unplanned— for his glory and our ultimate good. We are ambassadors of that glory— we carry the light of Jesus as an offering to God and a testimony to the world. Our pain, our success, our marriage, our singleness, our career, our finances, our parenting, our legacy… all on purpose for God.

From Genesis to Revelation, the theology of Sabbath rest unfolds to reveal an incredible truth. When we come to know Jesus, we enter into true rest. 

Work harder! Rest more! There is a kind of weariness that goes beyond mere physical tiredness. What is at the heart of this constant restlessness? By seeking Christ and his kingdom, we can find rest for our souls. 

From the beginning, God designed our work and rest as a meaningful way to reflect his glory and goodness. 

God describes Himself as “faithful to 1000 generations.” God has been faith, is faithful, and will be faithful. What role do we play in communicating the faithfulness of God to the next generation? 

God describes Himself as “abounding in steadfast love.” God will sweep us off our feet with His love. He has loved us, not because of who we are, but because of who He is. 

God describes Himself as “slow to anger.” Is it wrong for a father to show anger? Could it be that we’ve misunderstood God because we’ve misunderstood anger? 

God describes Himself as gracious. We are surprised by grace! Through Jesus He has given us grace and shown us how to live graciously. God’s grace is on offer today!