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"Women Of God" (Ruth 1:16-18)
Originally Delivered: May 10, 2009
Message Length: 29 min.
Abstract - In today's Mother's Day message Pastor Don uses the story of Ruth to demonstrate qualities found in any great woman.  Characteristics like caring, commitment, respected by her pears, reputation, and situational ethics.  This message is basically a continuation of last week's message (In The Hands Of The Potter 0916), but perhaps directed more towards women.  We all could learn from Ruth.  Are you ready to grow?
 

Message Outline - Question Of The Week

Introduction:

We want the stuff of Galatians 5:22, not Hebrews 6:6

#I Ruth makes a commitment: Ruth 1:16-18
a. Commitments carry responsibility
b. When, you say “I do” that is a huge commitment.
c. Ruth’s commitment brings hard work. Ruth 2:4-7
d. Ruth 2:17-18 her attitude towards her mother in law.

#II Ruth had a reputation.
a. She was a Moabite
b. She may have been from Ethiopia.
c. Her reputation Ruth 3:10-11
d. She was a widow, her biological clock was running.
e. Situational ethics.
f. She listens to an older woman’s advice.
g. She didn’t date just to date.

#III Ruth’s reward.
a. Boaz and Ruth trusted God.
b. Ruth 4:1-12
c. Ruth left a legacy
d. Ruth and Boaz had a son.
a. His name was Obed
b. Obed had a son named Jesse.
c. Jesse had a son named David.
d. King David was the great grandson of Ruth.

Conclusion:

No matter your back ground, no matter your reputation God can give you a fulfilled life. But it has to be His way.