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