DEEPER LIFE BIBLE CHURCH Welcome to DEEPER LIFE BIBLE CHURCH SUNDAY SERVICE Year of Expensive Devotion 11 February, 2018

BRIGHTEN THE CORNER WHERE YOU ARE (GHS 114) HYMN BRIGHTEN THE CORNER WHERE YOU ARE (GHS 114)

BRIGHTEN THE CORNER WHERE YOU ARE [GHS 114] 1. Do not wait until some deed of greatness you may do, Do not wait to shed your light afar; To the many duties ever near you now be true, Brighten the corner where you are. Brighten the corner where you are! Someone far from harbor You may guide across the bar, Brighten the corner where you are.

BRIGHTEN THE CORNER WHERE YOU ARE [GHS 114] 2. Just above are clouded skies that you may help to clear, Let not narrow self your way debar; Tho’ into one heart alone may fall your song of cheer, Brighten the corner where you are. Brighten the corner where you are! Someone far from harbor You may guide across the bar, Brighten the corner where you are.

BRIGHTEN THE CORNER WHERE YOU ARE [GHS 114] 3. Here for all your talent you may surely find a need, Here reflect the Bright and Morning Star, Even from your humble hand the bread of life may feed, Brighten the corner where you are. Brighten the corner where you are! Someone far from harbor You may guide across the bar, Brighten the corner where you are. END OF HYMN

RUTH’S PIETY AND HARD WORK SEARCH THE SCRIPTURES LESSON 680: RUTH’S PIETY AND HARD WORK

LESSON 680: RUTH’S PIETY AND HARD WORK MEMORY VERSE: ”THE LORD recompense thy work, and a full reward be given thee of the LORD God of Israel, under whose wings thou art come to trust” (Ruth 2:12) TEXT: Ruth 2:1-23

SUMMARY (1) From our last study, we learnt the following lessons: Adversity will not last for ever if we trust God and wait patiently for Him. We must be enthusiastic, urgent, explicit and compelling as we share the gospel. Naomi returned despite her losses. You are never too bad to return to God. There are costs to bear as we serve God: we must remain firm in our decision. There is always reason to thank God in every situation if we remain in faith. The study of today touches on three points: Ruth’s reaction to challenges A rich man’s response to the less privileged Ruth’s report and steadfastness

SUMMARY (2) Ruth’s reaction to challenges (Ruth 2:1-3,7): Ruth determined to follow the God of Naomi though she had lost everything. Ruth demonstrated respect, obedience and honesty to her mother-in-law. She received and kept the instructions given to her by her mother-in-law A rich man’s response to the less privileged (Ruth 2:4-16): Boaz was wealthy; yet he maintained a cordial relationship with his workers. Unlike the worldly wealthy, Boaz was humble, loving and caring. What about you? Ruth worked hard despite her condition. She did not sit down in self-pity! Ruth’s report and steadfastness (Ruth 2:17-23): Ruth was consistent in her responses, character, hard work and devotion. She gave her mother-in-law feedback as soon as she returned from the farm. She was diligent enough to ask of the owner of the plantation where she gleaned.

DISCUSSION

QUESTION 1 Mention some reactions that people put up in times of adversity: Ruth 1:21 Exodus 16:11,12 1 Samuel 27:1 Genesis 30:1

QUESTION 2 What lessons can we learn from Boaz’s nobility and humility? Ruth 2:4 Ephesian 6:9 Deut. 15:7,8 1 Timothy 6:17,19

QUESTION 3 Mention some condemnable ways the less privileged are treated in our society: Deut 24:17 Isaiah 10:1,2 Acts 6:1

QUESTION 4 From Boaz’s and Naomi’s instructions to Ruth, how can a Christian pilgrim remain consistent to the end? Hebrews 3:12 1 Timothy 4:1 Hebrews 12:1,2 Romans 12:11

CONCLUSION In the time of adversity, we should remain steadfast and consistent. We should use our position of power or wealth to help the less privileged. A Christian employer should maintain a free and fearless atmosphere with his or her employees. Adversity is no reason to sit down in self-pity; we should arise and labour. Our change will come as we trust God and work, no matter how low it is. A believer should give adequate report of his activities. He should also show concern for the welfare of his/her employer.

WILL YOUR ANCHOR HOLD? (GHS 21)

WILL YOUR ANCHOR HOLD? [GHS 21] Will your anchor hold in the storms of life? When the clouds unfold their wings of strife; When the strong tides lift, and the cables strain, Will your anchor drift, or firm remain? We have an anchor that keeps the soul Stedfast and sure while the billows roll: Fasten’d to the Rock which cannot move, Grounded firm and deep in the Saviour’s love!

WILL YOUR ANCHOR HOLD? [GHS 21] It is safely moored ’twill the storm withstand, For ’tis well secured by the Saviour’s hand; And the cables passed from His heart to mine, Can defy the blast, through strength divine. We have an anchor that keeps the soul Stedfast and sure while the billows roll: Fasten’d to the Rock which cannot move, Grounded firm and deep in the Saviour’s love!

WILL YOUR ANCHOR HOLD? [GHS 21] It will firmly hold in the straits of fear, When the breakers have told the reef is near; Though the tempest rave and the wild winds blow, Not an angry wave shall our bark o’erflow. We have an anchor that keeps the soul Stedfast and sure while the billows roll: Fasten’d to the Rock which cannot move, Grounded firm and deep in the Saviour’s love!

WILL YOUR ANCHOR HOLD? [GHS 21] It will surely hold in the floods of death, When the waters cold, chill our latest breath, On the rising tide it can never fail, While our hopes abide within the veil! We have an anchor that keeps the soul Stedfast and sure while the billows roll: Fasten’d to the Rock which cannot move, Grounded firm and deep in the Saviour’s love!

WILL YOUR ANCHOR HOLD? [GHS 21] When our eyes behold, through the gathering night The city of gold, our harbor bright We shall anchor fast by the heavenly shore, While the storms all past for evermore. We have an anchor that keeps the soul Stedfast and sure while the billows roll: Fasten’d to the Rock which cannot move, Grounded firm and deep in the Saviour’s love! END OF HYMN

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