Whos your favorite superhero 10 Wonder Woman 9
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Who’s your favorite superhero?
#10 – Wonder Woman
#9 - Thor
#8 - Hulk
#7 – Captain America
#6 – Iron Man
#5 - Flash
#4 - Superman
#3 - Wolverine
#2 – Spider man
#1 - Batman
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Ruth 1. Ruth was willing to risk - Left family, home country, gods, to go where Yahweh would lead.
Ruth 2. Ruth was willing to sacrifice (2: 11) “I’ve been told all about what you’ve done for your mother-in-law since the death of your husband. ”
Ruth 3. Ruth showed initiative (2: 2) -willing to work - Knew the law (Lev. 23: 22; Deut. 24: 19) but asked permission
Ruth 4. Ruth was a hard worker (2: 7) - Worked from morning till evening
Ruth 5. Ruth was grateful and humble (2: 10, 13) - No sense of entitlement. Bowed low. - Humility enhanced her gratefulness
Boaz 2. 1 Boaz was a man of standing, mighty man of valour
Boaz 2. 2 Boaz was a man of blessing (2: 4) “The Lord bless you!”
Boaz 2. 3 Boaz was a terrific employer 2. 3. 1 He noticed people (2: 5)
Boaz 2. 3 Boaz was a terrific employer 2. 3. 2 He mentored Ruth on her first day at work
Boaz 2. 3 Boaz was a terrific employer 2. 3. 3 He firmly established appropriate work culture (2: 9)
Boaz 2. 3 Boaz was a terrific employer 2. 3. 4 He ate with the workers and provided a proper wage
Boaz 2. 4 Boaz was compassionate - He found ways to provide for Ruth and Naomi without making them feel like a charity case - Prov. 14: 31 – “Whoever is kind to the needy honors God. ”
2. 4 Boaz was compassionate Boaz’s compassion is inspiring because it aligns with God’s character Psalm 146 7 He upholds the cause of the oppressed and gives food to the hungry. The LORD sets prisoners free, 8 the LORD gives sight to the blind, the LORD lifts up those who are bowed down, the LORD loves the righteous. 9 The LORD watches over the foreigner and sustains the fatherless and the widow. 8 The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love. 9 The LORD is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made. 14 The LORD upholds all who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down. 15 The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food at the proper time. 16 You open your hand satisfy the desires of every living thing.
3. God’s the third hero in this story 2: 3 “As it turned out, she (Ruth) found herself working in a field belonging to Boaz, who was from the clan of Elimelech. ” It takes eyes of faith to see the hand of God in apparent coincidences 2: 20 “Yahweh hasn’t stopped showing his kindness (hesed) to the living and the dead. Boaz is a close relative; he’s one of our kinsmanredeemers. ”
3. God’s the third hero in this story Ruth shows hesed to Naomi; Boaz shows hesed to Ruth; God shows hesed to Naomi, Ruth, and Boaz (the living), to the dead relatives of Naomi by keeping the family alive, and to all of us in 2018.
3. God’s the third hero in this story Kinsman Redeemer 1. Keeps the property in the clan (Lev. 25: 25 -30) 2. Blood avenger (Num. 35: 12 -27) 3. Buys back relatives from slavery (Lev. 25: 47 -55) 4. Maintains the family name (Deut. 25: 5 -10)
3. God’s the third hero in this story
Conclusion We can show God’s hesed in our family relationships, at work, and to new Canadians. Deut. 10: 18 “God defends the cause of the fatherless and the widow, and loves the alien, giving him food and clothing. And you are to love those who are aliens, for yourselves were aliens in Egypt. ” 1 John 4: 7 Hesed comes from God, and everyone who shows hesed has been born of God and knows God