"Garments of Grace"
I. The rest of the story
II. Heart of a Redeemer
A. Exuberant reception
B. Extinguishes fear
C. Exhibits impeccable integrity
D. Eager to protect
E. Expressing assurance
III. Anticipating redemption
IV. Wear it well
"Garments of Grace"
I. Becoming agents of grace
II. Widow's words of wisdom
A. Seeking her welfare
B. Time is now
C. Ruth's risky resolution
III. Extending a covering of grace
IV. Trusting, tender and tenacious grace
"The Harvest of Grace Continues"
I. Sovereign grace
II. Generous spirit
A.Full service
B. Takes nothing for granted
III. Finds us and lifts us
A. Fog is lifting
B. The full harvest
IV. Radical nature of grace
"Gleaning a Harvest of Grace" (Ruth 2:1-13)
I. Surprised by grace (Introduction)
“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God…” Ephesians 2:8
“Through Him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God." Romans 5:2
But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 2 Corinthians 12:9
II. Finding favor (Verses 1-3)
A. Man of honor
A “Kinsman Redeemer” was the nearest adult male blood relative who served as an advocate for any vulnerable and/or unfortunate clan member in order to correct any disruption to clan wholeness and well being (especially through the redemption or restoration of property, persons, or lineage.) R.L. Hubbard
B. Gracious initiative
III. Bountiful benevolence (Verses 4-12)
A. Amazing timing
B. Foreman's feedback
C. Extra mile
“Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings… Psalm 17:8
IV. Gripped by grace (Application)
"Extraordinary Allegiance" (Ruth 1:7-22)
I. Consumed by suffocating suffering (Introduction)
Compelling Truths
•Defining dialogue points to the sovereignty of God
•Living loyalty that reaches beyond logic
•Grip of bitterness distorts perspective
•Grace-filled grit from an unsuspecting source
II. Defining dialogue
A. Heart to bless
B. Logical and practical argument
III. Living loyalty
A. Rational response
B. Relational response
IV. Grip of bitterness
A. Is this Naomi?
B. Descent into grief
“As God lives, who has taken away my right,
and the Almighty, who has made my soul bitter, as long as my breath is in me,
and the spirit of God is in my nostrils…” Job 27:2-3
“For the arrows of the Almighty are in me;
my spirit drinks their poison; the terrors of God are arrayed against me.” Job 6:4
V. Grace beyond the logic (Application)
4 Descriptions of a Good Comforter
1.A witness who sees us when we’re stricken;
2.An advocate who defends us when we’re abandoned;
3.An intercessor who prays for us when our prayers have run dry;
4.A friend who hopes for us when we no longer have hope for ourselves.
Glen Scrivener
"Grace Filled Grit" (Proverbs 1:1-6)
I. Diamond in the darkness (Introduction)
II. Left without (verses 1-6)
A. Difficult dilemma
B. Painful predicament
C. Glint of life
III. Multi-faceted evidence of grace (Application)
"Choice of Two Banquets" (Proverbs 9)
I. The banquet that leads to life (verses 1-12)
A. Wisdom house - verses 1-6
B. Teaching at wisdom's banquet -(verses 7-10)
1. Do not rebuke a mocker - (verses 7-8)
2. Rebuke a wise man - (verses 9-10)
3. Wisdom rewards you - (verses 11-12)
II. The banquet that leads to death (verses 13-18)
A. Folly's house (verses 13-16)
B. Teaching at folly's house (verses 17-18)
1. Stolen water is sweet (verse 17)
2. Folly rewards you (verse 18)
Preparing to Seek the Lord (Proverbs 3:1-10)
I. Introductory background about Solomon and Rehoboam
II. A father's instruction to his son (verses 1-4)
III. A son's privilege to confidently lean on God (verses 5-6)
IV. A son's challenge to fully reverence God (verses 7-8)
V. A son's freedom to joyfully honor God (verses 9-10)
"Wisdom Delivers from Death" Proverbs 2:1-22
I. Introduction and Context: What is wisdom?
II. Seek wisdom earnestly (Proverbs 2:1-4)
III. God transforms those who seek wisdom (Proverbs 2:5-11)
IV. God delivers those who seek wisdom (Proverbs 2:12-19)
V. God blesses the righteous and destroys the wicked (Proverbs 2:20-22)
"Averting Disaster"
I. Never saw it coming (Introduction)
Lady wisdom cries out for wisdom!
•Exposes and exhorts the foolish
•Results from rejecting her rebuke
•Sobering and contrasting consequences
II. Lady wisdom cries out
A. Exposes and exhorts the foolish
“Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers…” Psalm 1:1
B. Results from rejecting her rebuke
C. Sobering and contrasting consequences
III. Will you heed her counsel? (Application)
“Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life.” Galatians 6:7-8
