Redemption “God taking the initiative to act with compassion, on behalf of those who are powerless to help themselves” “God’s plan to restore us to freedom, to fulfilment and to a relationship with him”
Redeeming Relationships Ruth 2 v 1 - 23
Redeeming Relationships Ruth needed redemption … … God sent a man named Boaz We need redemption … … God sent a man named Jesus The world needs redemption … … God is sending us
Boaz and Ruth faced many obstacles Redeeming Relationships Boaz and Ruth faced many obstacles “Single, wealthy, land owner, GSOH wltm mature Moabite girl for friendship and maybe more. Penniless widow acceptable. Recent convert preferred. Infertility not an issue. Bitter ex mother-in-law essential.”
Boaz and Ruth faced many obstacles Redeeming Relationships Boaz and Ruth faced many obstacles “Man looks on the outward appearance but God looks on the heart “ (1 Sam 16v7)
Redeeming Relationships They were both single They both wanted to get married They both had faith in God
Redeeming Relationships Ruth: Servant hearted Committed Level headed Boaz: Responsible Kind (and generous) Godly
Our relationships can be “redeeming relationships” How could you make your marriage a place of redemption and restoration for one another?
What if my spouse is not a Christian? Redeeming Relationships What if my spouse is not a Christian? Keep your wedding vows Don’t try to force faith down their neck Pray for them a lot Connect to helpful church friends as a couple Agree together what commitment you give to church
Use your singleness well! Redeeming Relationships Our relationships can be “redeeming relationships” Use your singleness well!
Friendships can be redeeming relationships too Our relationships can be “redeeming relationships” Friendships can be redeeming relationships too
The greatest model of redemption we have is Jesus Redeeming Relationships Our relationships can be “redeeming relationships” The greatest model of redemption we have is Jesus