The Kindness of
Strangers – Book Of Ruth
Intro: Today we are
going to look at the lessons we can learn through the life and example of
Ruth. I will not spend a lot of time
this morning on the survey, background or characters of this book. You have the information in your hands
today.
1. The first lesson
we learn is out of tragedy good came come. Naomi moved to
Yet God had a
plan. This is something we can hold to considering
the events of this
Past week. Part of the process is remembering,
a. That
all things work together for good.
b. Knowing
that God has everything under control.
c. Choosing
to trust God,
d. Making
the decision to rise above.
e. Learn
from what you are going through.
f. Knowing
this is not the end of the story.
g. It is
choosing to be better not bitter.
Talk about the
prayer meeting.
2. Even
in bitter times and circumstances God can use willing vessels to restore the
Broken
hearted. Naomi was bitter. When she came home she wanted to be called
Mara. She blamed God for her troubles.
a. In Gal 6:1, Paul says it is the believer’s responsibility
to be part of the restoration
Process. He says to his readers come
in a spirit of meekness. You come with
love,
Concern, a non judgmental
attitude, a listening ear, and a desire to restore. Paul
Also warns his readers to be
careful not to get caught up or succumb to others
bitterness.
b. In James 5:19, James tells his
readers to restore someone in a fault..
Hurt and
bitterness often
lead to faults. This intervention and
restoration keeps people from
multitudes of
wrong decisions and sins. Naomi was
normal. It is O.K. to be hurt but
it is not O.K.
to stay hurt. Talk about Earl and Lisa.
3. Ruth’s
decision of faith had far reaching effects.
May I remind you that your
Decision has the
same potential. Ruth helped restore
Naomi, complete Boaz and
Became an
ancestor of Jesus Christ. Decisions of
faith can effect generations.
Read 4169 &
4182
a. Ruth’s decision to
say, “Where you go I will go, where you live I will live, Your
People will be my
people and your God will be my God had far reaching effects.
This confession
exalted her to a Royal Line. Ruth
4:13-17
b. The apostle Paul’s
decision, brought us half the New Testament, John Wesley’s
Decision gave
Continue. Talk about the hired killer who came to
Christ in a special meeting
On his way to
kill someone.
4 Ruth
is an example of what a biblical woman should be. Now I know, I am going
To sound a bit
old fashion but we really need more biblical women and men today.
a. Ruth
was godly, consistent, hard working, recognized by her good deeds, willing
To accept the counsel of an
older friend and showed true family love.
b. Ruth’s godly living and
faithfulness, led to greater influence and opportunities.
5. This
book is a picture of what redemption is all about. Boaz was Ruth’s and
Naomi’s kinsman
redeemer. Someone who was willing to pay
for freedom.
a. Jesus
is our redeemer. Like Naomi we
have been ripped apart by life. Some of
Us have blamed God
for our troubles and have become bitter.
Jesus is here today
To redeem and
restore you. The book of Ruth shows us that
God has a universal
Plan. He used a Moabite woman to show his gracious
purpose to save man.
b. Christ’s death, burial and
resurrection was for the whole human race.
This book
Is such as
picture of redemption. One willing to
pay a price for the restoration
Of another.
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