2. 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”

3. Redeeming Relationships Ruth 2 v 1 - 23

4. 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

5. 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.”

6. 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)

7. Redeeming Relationships
They were both single
They both wanted to get married
They both had faith in God

8. Redeeming Relationships
Ruth:
Servant hearted
Committed
Level headed
Boaz:
Responsible
Kind (and generous)
Godly

9. Our relationships can be “redeeming relationships”
How could you make your marriage a place of redemption and restoration for one another?

10. 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

11. Use your singleness well!
Redeeming Relationships
Our relationships can be “redeeming relationships”
Use your singleness well!

12. Friendships can be redeeming relationships too
Our relationships can be “redeeming relationships”
Friendships can be redeeming relationships too

13. 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