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Ps Alison - Pursuing God’s Freedom | GLE
PURSUING GOD’S FREEDOM ROMANS 6:1-23
WHAT IS GOD’S FREEDOM? (GAL 5:1)
HOW DO WE PURSUE GOD’S FREEDOM?
RECEIVE CHRIST (ROM 6:1-11; ROM 10:9,10)
OBEY FROM THE HEART (ROM 6:17)
PRESENT OURSELVES TO GOD (ROM 12:1)
RENEW OUR MINDS (ROM 12:2)
TAKE OUR PLACE IN CHRIST’S BODY (ROM 12:5)
LIVE THE TRANSFORMED LIFE (ROM 6:22)
WHAT DOES LIVING IN GOD’S FREEDOM LOOK LIKE?
1JOHN 2: 3-6
ROM12:9-21
WHAT ARE SOME OBSTACLES TO GOD’S FREEDOM THAT WE MAY ENCOUNTER?
2 COR 10:3-5
STRONGHOLDS (EPH 4:27)
DECEPTION (COL 2:18, 2 THESS 2:3, 1 COR 3:18)
UNFORGIVENESS (MATT 6:12, HEB 12:15)
REBELLION (JAMES 4:4, 7)
PRIDE (JAMES 4:6, ROM 1:30)
BONDAGE (ROM 1:28-32, GAL 5:19-21, 1 JN 3:8-10)
GENERATIONAL INFLUENCES (MATT 10:37, DEUT 5:9-10, 7:9-10)
FEAR (1 JN 4:18, 2 TIM 1:7)
HOW CAN WE OVERCOME OBSTACLES TO GOD’S FREEDOM? 2 COR 10:3-5
REPENT (MATT 15:7, 4:17)
CONFESS (1 JN 1:9, JAMES 5:16, ROM 10:10)
CANCEL (MATT 16:19, MATT 18:18)
COMMAND (MATT 28:18, MARK 1:27)
COMMIT (MATT 12:43-45, ROM 12:1)
COMMUNITY (HEB 10:24-25, GAL 6:10)
CONTINUE (GAL 6:9, EPH 6:18)
july 13, 2025
ellenbrook hub
Ps Josh N - The Answer is Jesus | GLM
main scripture: romans 3:1-20
points:
july 13, 2025
malaga hub
Ps Eric - A Wedding and a Baby #blessed | GLE
Obstacle:
Allows the man to settle in his heart how truly devoted he is to that woman. How much is he willing to sacrifice?
Reveals depth of commitment to that woman.
Bible Verses:
Ruth 4:1-4 (NKJV)
Quote 1:
"A kind of outdoor court, the place where judicial matters were resolved by the elders and those who had earned the confidence and respect of the people...a place for business and as a kind of forum or public meeting place." - Huey
Notes (David Guzik):
When Israel came into the Promised Land during the days of Joshua, the land was divided among the tribes and then among the family groups. God intended that the land stay within those tribes and family groups,so the land could never permanently be sold. Every 50 years, it had to be returned to the original family group (Lev, 25:8-17)
But 50 years is a long time. So God made provision for that land that was "sold," that it might be redeemed back to the family by the kinsman-redeemer.
Again, had the responsibility to protect the persons, property, and posterity of the larger family-and all of these duties went together.
Bible Verses:
Ruth 4:5-8 (NKJV)
James 4:17 (NKJV)
Ruth 4:9-12 (NKJV)
Ruth 1:19-21 (NKJV)
Afflicted (Verse 21):
Breaking to pieces, good for nothing, harm, hurt, punish
Quote 2:
"A woman in our fellowship came up to me one day, after having been AWOL from church for some time. She had been on the hunt for a husband, going to classes, retreats, singles fellowships, and so on, and nothing happened for her. Now she was mad at God for all the effort she put into looking, and for all the time and money she spent on preparing herself for marriage. In the middle of her tirade about how God had let her down, all I could think was, 'I pity the poor fellow she does manage to get her claws into!' First things first, neither Ruth or Boaz was on the hunt for a mate. They waited on God to prepare their individual hearts and build godly character within them. They did their part by allowing God to work within them, and then God did His part through His providence to bring the two of them together. They were naturally brought together by circumstances in a supernatural way. There is no concrete formula for this kind of thing. God's ways are not our ways, and His ways are beyond finding out." - Pastor Bill Stonebraker
Bible Verses:
Jeremiah 29:11-13 (NKJV)
Ruth 4:13-16 (NKJV)
Ruth 4:17-22 (NKJV)
Images 1:
Billy Graham Quote
Image 2:
Ruth Bell Graham Quote
Bible Verses:
Proverbs 18:22 (NKJV)
Proverbs 12:4 (NKJV)
Quote 3:
"God's hand is all over history. God works out His purpose, generation after generation. Limited as we are to one lifetime, each of us sees so little of what happens. A genealogy is a striking way of bringing before us the continuity of God's purpose through the ages. The process of history is not haphazard. There is a purpose in it all. And the purpose is the purpose of God." - Kidner
Quote 4:
"Some people downplay this idea of a woman's self-image being nurtured and supported, but I have seen women who lived with men who were brutes. Women who are married to such men reflect on their faces how they are treated. A once young, vibrant, and beautiful woman now looks haggard and older than her years. Before she got married she was radiant and glowing, but after ten years of marriage she is worn down and drawn out, with no incentive to make herself attractive." - Pastor Bill Stonebraker
Image 3:
Elisabeth Elliot
Image 4:
Fields in Israel
July 6, 2025
ellenbrook hub
Ps Eric - Black, White & Grey areas | GLE
Image 1:
Pastor Rafael & Loretta Manzanares (2011)
Image 2:
The entire Manzanares Family (Recent)
Bible Verses:
Ruth 3:1-2 (NKJV)
Role of a Kinsman-Redeemer (Israel's family life):
Responsible to buy a fellow Israelite out of slavery
Responsible to be the "avenger of blood" to make sure the murderer of a family member answered to the crime.
He was responsible to buy back family land that had been forfeited
He was responsible to carry on the family name by marrying a childless widow
Bible Verses:
Leviticus 25:48 (NKJV)
Numbers 35:19 (NKJV)
Leviticus 25:25 (NKJV)
Deuteronomy 25:5-10 (NKJV)
Quote 1:
"In this we see that the Goel, the Kinsman-Redeemer, was responsible to safeguard the persons, the property, and the posterity of the family." - Morris
Bible Verses:
Ruth 3:3-5 (NKJV)
Quote 2:
"Naomi instructs Ruth on how to let Boaz know she is available. She advises her not to play mind games, not to play hard-to-get. She should be modest and innocent, not pushy or aggressive, but at the same time clearly available. Sometimes there are very attractive single people who love the Lord, who have the inward qualities and the outward looks, but they just don't make themselves available. They hide out, almost as though they expect God to drop a mate down from heaven and leave them at their doorstep. Naomi wisely counsels Ruth to make herself available to a quality man like Boaz." - Pastor Bill Stonebraker
Bible Verses:
Ruth 3:6-8 (NKJV)
Ruth 3:9 (NKJV)
Ezekiel 16:8 (NKJV)
Quote 3:
"Even to the present day, when a Jew marries a woman, he throws the skirt or end of his talith over her, to signify that he has taken her under his protection." - Clarke
Bible Verses:
Ruth 3:10-11 (NKJV)
Image 3:
Eric & Florence Liddell
Image 4:
Martin & Katherine Luther
Image 5:
Adoniram Judson
Image 6:
Emily Judson
Quote 4:
"We feel that God has directed us in this affair, and we may hope that he will grant his rich blessing. And if he bless us, we shall be blessed indeed." - Letter from Adoniram Judson to Emily Chubbuck April 2, 1846
Quote 5:
"When news of the impending marriage came out, reaction was immediate and quite what they expected. The literary world mourned the loss of the brilliant Fanny Forester, throwing herself away on an 'old man' and burying herself a world away. Surely the missionary had seduced her mind and influenced her with his aura! One article called Judson a 'wizzled old widower,' and another, a 'bluebeard.' The religious community was just as extreme, those who knew not the man but the name. How could the great Apostle of Burma do such a thing, and so quickly, as to marry a spinner of 'novels!' For such people, the legend of Judson was shattered. To much of the religious public, Judson was a mythic figure, not a real man." - Rosalie Hall Hunt (Bless God & Take Courage: The Judson History & Legacy)
Definition of Bluebeard (Paris 1697):
A fairy tale character from the Charles Perrault collection. The character is a monstrous villain who marries seven women in turn and warns them not to look behind a certain door of his castle. Inside the room are the corpses of his former wives.
Bible Verses:
Ruth 3:12-13 (NKJV)
Quote 6:
"Some people downplay this idea of a woman's self-image being nurtured and supported, but I have seen women who lived with men who were brutes. Women who are married to such men reflect on their faces how they are treated. A once young, vibrant, and beautiful woman now looks haggard and older than her years. Before she got married she was radiant and glowing, but after ten years of marriage she is worn down and drawn out, with no incentive to make herself attractive." - Pastor Bill Stonebraker
Bible Verses:
Ruth 3:14-18 (NKJV)
june 29, 2025
ellenbrook hub
Ps Josh - Will God really judge me? | GLM
main scripture: romans 2:6-16
points:
July 6, 2025
Malaga hub
Ps Eric - A man of Redemption | GLE
Memoir of Grace (2009):
“One Sunday night while sitting in that church in Watts a few minutes before the service, I spotted another student from the Bible college. He was with several other people—one of them a young woman who stood out from the others. How does he do it? I wondered. This guy was always surrounded by the loveliest women. I did not want to stare, but I couldn't help but notice that this young lady was especially attractive.
About a week later, my brother, Paul, pitched a ball game for the Bible college. Every week during the regular season his team played other colleges around L.A. County. Because this was a home game, they played on the ball field at Echo Park not far from the campus. Up in the bleachers, waiting for the game to begin, I sat talking casually with the young lady next to me.
A few minutes later, the guy I had seen Sunday night arrived with several other students, including the beautiful young woman who had been with him at church. The row directly in front of me was open, and this guy and his entourage sat down there—all except the really beautiful one[…]”“She first turned and with her handkerchief began dusting the bleacher.
"Here!" I announced, "I've already dusted this one for you." Then scooting away from the girl next to me, I made space for Catheryn.
"Thank you," she said with a smile as she sat down next to me.
A few minutes into our conversation, she mentioned that she may have left some books atschool that she needed that weekend. "I've got a car," I said, "and I'd be happy to drive you to campus."
Catheryn, or Kay, was unlike any girl I had ever known. Beautiful all the time, glamorous when she dolled herself up, and she also had a depth that I had not encountered with other young women. She was very intelligent and had an insatiable appetite to learn. Her interests went in every conceivable direction: math, science, medicine, psychology, and so on. More than anything, Kay was radically devoted to Jesus Christ. She embraced Him in faith as if her very existence depended on her bond with Him. Wherever He could use her, she wanted to go. Whatever path He chose for her, she wanted to follow.
Six weeks later we were married.
Of course, with such a brief courtship people told us our marriage would never make it. Perhaps they were right. It has only been sixty-two years now since we tied the knot, so who knows if our marriage will stand the test of time! But I do have to say this: I love my wife today more than ever before, more than I loveanyone, and more than I ever knew I could love another human."
Excerpt From
Chuck Smith Autobiography: A Memoir of Grace
Chuck Smith
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Image 1:
Young Couple
Image 2:
Older Couple
Bible Verses:
Ruth 2:14-16 (NKJV)
More Tips from Boaz:
Feed Her
No Macho Nacho Complex
Bible Verses:
Leviticus 19:9-10 (NKJV)
Final Tip from Boaz (10 Altogether):
Court the Mother
Bible Verses:
Ruth 2:17-19 (NKJV)
Proverbs 13:4 (NKJV)
Proverbs 31:25-27 (NKJV)
Proverbs 31:30 (NKJV)
Ruth 2:20-23 (NKJV)
Image 3:
Fields in Israel
June 22, 2025
ellenbrook hub
Ps Brett - Medicine for the Soul | GLM
main scripture: romans 2:1-10
points:
Soul sickness
prognosis for the self righteous
remedy for the soul
malaga hub
june 29, 2025
Ps Josh - The Truth is out there | GLM
main scripture: romans 1:16-32
points:
when the truth is suppressed, we trade glory for darkness
god’s judgment can look like getting exactly what we want - without him
when the heart turns from god, the fruit becomes its god
reflection:
Are you suppressing God’s truth?
encouragement:
The truth is that God is real as evidenced by creation. Celebrating sin is a symptom of our hearts not having the vitality of Christ living within. Live a life that shows Christ to others. Ask Holy Spirit to show you areas of your life you might be suppressing the truth of Christ in your life.
malaga hub
june 22, 2025
Ps Josh - Answer the Call | GLM
main scripture: ROmans 1:1-7
points:
the gospel of jesus was always the plan
jesus came in human weakness but rose in divine power
jesus calls us, not just to believe in him, but belong to him and live set apart for him
reflection:
Is Jesus the centre of my life or is He just a part of it?
Does my human weakness reveal his resurrection power?
Am I answering His call or foolishly ignoring it?
encouragement:
God has called each one of us for a specific purpose. Take heart and step out in faith for we don’t go out to fulfil that purpose through our flesh, rather He equips us, guides us and strengthens us to see it through.
malaga hub
june 15, 2025
Ps Eric - The Unlikely Couple | GLE
Christian Heroes:
Both raised in Christian Homes
Both Saved at an early age
Both came from good families
Both Mature/Seasoned Believers
Met at a Christian University
Both knew what they wanted to do with their lives at an early age
Both were pursuing a calling to full-time Vocational Ministry
Married at a Young age
Billy (Age 24) & Ruth (Age 23)
Same Nationality & Ethnicity (Caucasian Americans)
Image 1:
Young Billy & Ruth Graham
Image 2:
She Had Humor
Quote 1:
“You know, funny how the little things pop up in the memory. His way of going about things, his self-control…the way he put both hands on the wheel and squared his shoulders when we began, the strength and keenness of his profile when the streetlight fell thru the snow sifting on the windshield and lit up his face. I wasn’t watching him directly, but one sees a lot out of the corner of one’s eye. Oh, I shouldn’t be writing all this. You’ll think me a romantic nitwit.” ~Entry from Ruth’s College Journal
Ruth's Tinder Profile:
Moabitess (Race a product of incest)
Genesis 19:30-38 = Lot (Abraham's nephew) had sexual relations with his 2 daughters who got him drunk on wine 2 nights in a row.
Grew up in a culture of paganism and idolatry
Sexually perverted people, worshiping the false god Chemosh (Destroyer, subduer, fish god)
Chemosh was worshiped through child sacrifices
Widow (Not a Virgin)
Homeless with no job, food, or money
New to Town with no friends...just a bitter old mother-in-law mad at God
New Believer (Not a long walk with God)
Hard Times:
1200-1020 B.C.
Death of Joshua to Coronation of King Saul (Israel's 1st King)
During the Time of the Judges being a 400 yr period (Look at Theme Verse for 21 Chapter Book)
Dark time of anarchy and trouble
Book Opens with Death
Famine (Typical of God's Judgement)
Move to Moab (50 Miles Away)
Quote 2:
"Some will say: 'I want a virgin, who grew up in a Christian family, who has had a wonderful life, and has not experienced affliction.' Then you wouldn't get a woman like Ruth." - Mark Driscoll
Bible Verse:
Ruth 2:1 (NKJV)
Boaz:
"Standing in Strength" also means "Mighty One"
Wealth:
"A Mighty Man of Valor" virtue, substance, war, valiant
Bible Verses:
Leviticus 19:9-10 (NKJV)
Bible Verses:
Deuteronomy 24:18-22 (NKJV)
Bible Verse:
Ruth 2:4 (NKJV)
Quote 3:
"Apparently, his workers loved him and had a good relationship with him. You can often tell the real character of a man in authority by seeing how he relates to this staff and by how they think of him." - David Guzik
Bible Verses:
Ruth 2:5-7 (NKJV)
Ruth 2:8-9 (NKJV)
Tips From Boaz:
Let her enjoy other relationships (particularly with the same sex)
Protection (Chivalry)
Serve her
Bible Verse:
Ruth 2:10 (NKJV)
More Tips From Boaz Part 1:
Not flattering, encouraging her
Pray for her
Bible Verses:
Psalm 17:8 (NKJV)
Psalm 36:7 (NKJV)
Psalm 63:7 (NKJV)
Bible Verse:
Ruth 2:13 (NKJV)
More Tips from Boaz Part 2:
Comfort her
Speak kindly to her
june 15, 2025
ellenbrook hub
Ps Josh N - The Filling, the Fire and the Fruit | GLM
points:
we must be filled, before our mission can be fulfilled.
desire his all-consuming fire
build a temple for god, not a tarp for the world.
your fruit is the evidence of his spirit
reflection:
Are you filled with the Holy Spirit?
What type of fire are you?
Is the fruit of the Spirit evident in your life?
encouragement:
Sit with Holy Spirit and ask Him to reveal to you and fill you fresh. It is by His leading that the fire in our hearts can be kindled and burn brightly, therefore bearing the Fruit of the Spirit.
malaga hub
june 8, 2025
Ps Eric - From Sweet to Bitter | GLE
Bible Verses:
Ruth 1:12-13 (NKJV)
Quote 1:
Robert Hubbard Jr. suggests: "Bitter complaint cloaked firm faith." (The Book of Ruth, page 116)
Bible Verses:
Ruth 1:14-15 (NKJV)
Quote 2:
Iain Duguid: "There was nothing kosher about Ruth. She knew she would be about as welcome in Bethlehem as a ham sandwich at a bar mitzvah. " (Esther & Ruth, page 142)
Bible Verses:
Ruth 1:16-17 (NKJV)
Quote 3:
"Ruth is brought into the Land of Promise by a broken Naomi. When was Ruth brought into the place of blessing? It wasn't when she was impressed with Naomi's pleasantness and perfectness. It was when she saw Naomi's brokenness and bitterness. Precious people, I am convinced that very often our friends, family, colleagues, and neighbors are not getting saved and not responding to the gospel because they look at us and see the life we are presenting to them as being totally together and they say, 'God is the God of the together person, the perfect person-which is fine for you because you're together and you're perfect. But I'm not. Therefore He could not be my God.' Marrying into Naomi's happy Hebrew family did not convert Ruth. You see, it was not until Naomi-Miss Pleasant-became humble and confessed freely that the Lord had dealt bitterly with her that Ruth said, 'Your God shall be my God because I can relate to a God like that." - Jon Courson
Quote 4:
Barbara Bush and Ruth Graham shared an extensive correspondence over the years and a great deal more: both were strong-willed and outspoken women who married young and found themselves responsible for large families while their husbands moved in ever-widening circles around the world. Both women also looked out for their sometimes too-trusting spouses. And each could unholster a wicked sense of humor when she needed it. In 2006 Barbara noted that Ruth had once been asked whether, as a Christian, she had ever contemplated divorce. Barbara explained, "Her answer was, 'Divorce? No. Murder? Yes.'" Added Barbara, "I could understand that."
Bible Verses:
Ruth 1:18-21 (NKJV)
Bible Verses:
Ecclesiastes 7:13-14 (NKJV)
Bible Verses:
Matthew 5:44-45 (NKJV)
Bible Verse:
Ruth 1:22 (NKJV)
Jeremy Camp Testimony
Ellenbrook hub
June 8, 2025
Ps Eric - Once Upon a Time | GLE
Beauty and the Beast (1991):
"Once upon a time in a faraway land, a young prince lived in a shining castle. Although he had everything his heart desired, the prince was spoiled, selfish, and unkind."
Cinderella (1950):
"Once upon a time, in a faraway land, there was a tiny kingdom, peaceful, prosperous, and rich in romance and tradition. Here, in a stately chateau, there lived a widowed gentleman and his little daughter, Cinderella."
Sleeping Beauty (1959):
"In a faraway land, long ago, there lived a King and his fair Queen. Many years they had longed for a child, and finally their wish was granted. A daughter was born, and they called her Aurora."
Bible Verses:
Ruth 1:1-2 (NKJV)
Noteworthy:
Bethlehem = House of Bread
Judah = Praise
Elimelech = My God is King
Naomi = Pleasant/Sweet/Delightful
Mahlon = Sickly/Weak/ill
Chilion = Dying/Tiny/Failing or Pining away
Moab = 50 Miles away
Quote 1:
"To do so, he had to hike through the desolate Jericho pass, through the Judean wilderness near the Dead Sea, going across the Jordan River, into the land of Moab. This was a definite departure from the Promised Land of Israel, and a return to the wilderness from which God had delivered Israel hundreds of years before. These were clearly steps in the wrong direction." - Pastor David Guzik
Bible Verses:
Ruth 1:3-5 (NKJV)
Ruth 1:6-10 (NKJV)
Quote 2:
"Go under the spout, where the blessings pour out." - Pastor Chuck Smith
Quote 3:
Deal kindly is the ancient Hebrew word hesed. “Hesed encompasses deeds of mercy performed by a more powerful party for the benefit of the weaker one.” (Huey)
Quote 4:
"God intends that each marriage be a place and source of rest, peace, and refreshment in life." - Pastor David Guzik
Bible Verse:
Song of Solomon 1:14 (NKJV)
Quote 5:
"Men feel like their life is desert, and they want to come home to EN GEDI." - Pastor Mark Driscoll
Bible Verse:
Ruth 2:11 (NKJV)
Ellenbrook Hub
June 1, 2025
Ps Alison - Pursuing God’s Freedom | GLM
main scripture: Romans 6:1-23
points:
What is God’s Freedom?
How do we pursue God’s freedom?
Receive Christ (Rom 6:1-11)
Obey from the heart (Rom 6:17)
Present ourselves to God (Rom 12:1)
Renew our minds (Rom 12:2)
Take our place in Christ’s body (Rom 12:5)
Live the transformed life (Rom12:9-21)
What does living in God’s Freedom look like?
What are some obstacles to God’s freedom that we may encounter?
Strongholds (2 Cor 10:3-5, Eph 4:27)
Deception (Col 2:18, 2 Thess 2:3, 1 Cor 3:18)
Unforgiveness (Matt 6:12, Heb 12:15)
Rebellion (James 4:4, 7)
Pride (James 4:6, Rom 1:30)
Bondage (Rom 1:28-32, Gal 5:19-21, 1 Jn 3:8-10)
Generational Influences (Deut 5:9-10, 7:9-10)
Fear (1 Jn 4:18, 2 Tim 1:7)
How can we overcome obstacles to God’s freedom?
Repent (Matt 15:7)
Confess (1 Jn 1:9, James 5:16, Rom 10:10)
Cancel (Matt 16:19, Matt 18:18)
Command (Matt 28:18, Mark 1:27)
Commit (Matt 12:43-45, Rom 12:1)
Community (Heb 10:24-25, Gal 6:10)
Continue (Gal 6:9, Eph 6:18)
reflection:
How well am I living out my freedom in Christ? Are there areas in my life that I am not living out my freedom in Christ?
encouragement:
Scripture has given us everything we need for life and godliness.
If you find that there is an obstacle that you are facing right now, give it to Jesus for there is no condemnation in Him. Everything that Christ has done gives the victory against all obstacles.
Malaga Hub
June 1, 2025
Ps Josh - Don’t waste your Grace | GLM
main scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 & 2 corinthians 6:1
points:
christ in us - he has miraculously made me entirely new and different in him
christ through us - he has sovereignly called me to be a channel for his voice
christ with us - he has graciously anointed me to be his ministry partner
reflection:
consider God’s presence with us and how we are called to minister with him
encouragement:
because god is with us, we can persevere and stay resilient through hard times. he’s doing the work in us, through us and alongside us.
malaga hub
february 23, 2025
Ps Josh - Gospel Power | GLM
main scripture: romans 1:11-17
points:
the good news is so good that we need to hear it continually. let enthusiasm drive you to share it.
god’s plans, processes and purposes are perfect. never be embarrassed by him or his ways.
faith is the key to unlock the unfolding power of the gospel. keep the faith and be transformed.
reflection:
where in your life are you feeling like you’re not living by faith?
encouragement:
don’t underestimate his presence, even in the midst of a crisis. you might find He’s waiting on you in the middle of it. surrender to him, by faith.
malaga hub
february 16, 2025
Ps Josh - Unashamed | Vision Sunday 2025 | GLM
points:
opposition will intensify - keep advancing
silence has a price - use your voice
time is short - live with urgency
reflection:
Ask the lord to provoke us to know and share the gospel.
encouragement:
pay attention to and make the most of the opportunities to share the gospel of Jesus Christ.
malaga hub
february 9, 2025
Ps Eric - Reach for the Sky | GLE
introduction to the book of ruth
Bible Verses:
Hebrews 11:1 (NKJV)
Hebrews 11:3 (NKJV)
Hebrews 11:6 (NKJV)
2 Corinthians 5:7 (NKJV)
2 Corinthians 4:18 (NKJV)
Judges 17:6 (NKJV)
Judges 21:25 (NKJV)
Proverbs 14:12 (NKJV)
Noteworthy:
Ruth is one of only 2 books of the Bible that were named after women (Esther being the other)
It is the only genealogy we have that connects King David to the tribe of Judah
Significant because the Messiah was to come from the tribe of Judah, and the genealogy of Jesus traces back to King David
God was at work preparing a line through which the Messiah would come
Book of Ruth is considered Historical
Big Idea = Redemption
A Beautiful Love Story between two unlikely people. It has even been called an ancient "Biblical Cinderella Story." Viewed as a rags-to-riches fairy tale.
Ellenbrook Hub
may 25, 2025
Ps Brett - The Altar that Alters Lives | GLM
main scripture: 2 Samuel 24:17-25 NKJV
Points:
The Altar is a historical landmark
What happens at the altar
A place of decision
A place of change: something alters at the altar
A place of revelation
A place of death
A place of worship and reverenc
A place of surrender
A place of commitment
A call back to the altar
reflection: What part of your life are you still hanging on to that God has told you to surrender?
encouragement: An altar is a place to leave the past behind and secure your present and future with Christ. Coming to the altar is a moment between you and God. There is no judgment, only grace!
may 25, 2025
malaga hub