1. Steve Petch Sunday 5 th April 2009 Redeeming Relationships Part 2: A match made in heaven (Ruth 3 v 1 – 18)

2. A match made in heaven The relationship has stalled! Ruth’s response: She got advice... from a married woman She made her interest clear She let Boaz lead

3. A match made in heaven Three benefits: A new home A new status A new hope

4. A match made in heaven Three risks: Rejection Exposure Misuse Boaz’s response: He received her He reassured her He redeemed her

5. A match made in heaven The Providence of God: “ God, in his foreknowledge, working things out beforehand to provide blessing for us today.”

6. A match made in heaven Three benefits: A new home A new status A new hope

7. A match made in heaven What we fear: Rejection Exposure Misuse Jesus’ response: He receives us He reassures us He redeems us

8. A match made in heaven Has your relationship with Jesus stalled?

9. Steve Petch Sunday 5 th April 2009 Redeeming Relationships Part 2: A match made in heaven (Ruth 3 v 1 – 18)