Solid Word Bible Church: Recent Episodes
Solid Word Bible Church
Bible teaching claiming the true Gospel of Jesus Christ without the bounds of denomination nor ritualistic tradition.
In this powerful message from James 5, we explore God's direct words to both the rich who exploit others and the believers suffering under oppression. Pastor Coston teaches that while God sees injustice and will bring judgment, His people are called to remain spiritually whole, patient, and faithful. Through vivid examples like Job and the prophets, and a call to integrity even under pressure, we're reminded that God's justice is certain—even if not immediate. This is a call to trust God's timing, establish our hearts in faith, and avoid grumbling or hasty promises.
In this episode, we reflect on James 4:13–17 and confront a challenging question: What is your life? James warns believers—especially those who are well-resourced—not to plan and live as if they are in control. This isn’t a condemnation of planning but a call to acknowledge the sovereignty of God in our decisions. Pastor Coston contrasts worldly wisdom, which leans on self-sufficiency and wealth, with godly wisdom that submits to the Lord's will. Through vivid illustrations and direct questions, we are invited to examine our worldview: Are we living as if we own our lives, or as if our lives belong to God? Listen in as we unpack the dangers of “affluenza,” the illusion of control, and the necessity of planning with eternity in mind.
In this powerful message from James 4:1–10, we confront a sobering question: Why do we fight? James answers with clarity—our quarrels come from passions at war within us, fueled by selfish ambition and worldly wisdom. Pastor Coston walks us through the root of our relational conflicts, from coveting and unhinged desires to prayerless pursuits and spiritual adultery. This isn’t just about conflict in marriage or families—it’s about the dangers of pride, the subtle pull of worldly systems, and the need for humble submission before God. Through deep reflection, personal stories, and biblical challenge, we are invited to resist the enemy, draw near to God, and allow His grace to shape how we live, respond, and relate.
Whether you're facing tension at home, at work, or in the church—this episode will help you recognize the source, respond with humility, and move toward spiritual wholeness.
What kind of legacy are you leaving? In this heartfelt message from 2 Timothy 1 and 3, we reflect on the powerful influence of godly women—specifically Timothy’s grandmother Lois and mother Eunice—who modeled sincere faith and passed on spiritual wisdom through daily, intentional living.
Pastor Coston reminds us that legacy often doesn’t feel like legacy. It may feel like fatigue, futility, or being misunderstood. But the truth is, legacy is laid in the daily work of faithfulness—whether seen or unseen. This message honors mothers, spiritual mentors, and all who labor in faith, planting seeds that God will grow in His time.
Whether you’re the first in your family to follow Christ or carrying on a spiritual heritage, this message will encourage you to live and leave a legacy worth remembering.
In this episode, we dive into the book of James and explore how trials shape our spiritual wholeness. James, the half-brother of Jesus, once a skeptic, became a devoted disciple after the resurrection. Writing to persecuted believers, he urges them to embrace trials as opportunities for growth, not defeat. We discuss how faith is tested, endurance is built, and true maturity is formed through challenges. Are trials breaking you or refining you? Join us as we uncover how a spiritually whole perspective can transform our struggles into stepping stones for a stronger faith.
In this powerful message, Minister Gene Dullen delves into God's timeless vision as revealed in Habakkuk 2:1-5. Join us as we explore three essential steps: standing watch to receive His divine message, diligently recording and preserving that revelation, and finally, stepping out in faith to live it out. This sermon challenges us to leave behind pride and embrace a life of spiritual renewal and purposeful action. Tune in to discover how you can transform your walk of faith by aligning your life with God's unwavering vision.
In this episode, we explore the transformative experience of encountering the Holy and Righteous God of the Bible. While such encounters may lead to inner conflict and the temptation to withdraw, perseverance brings blessings—even if it leaves us bruised. We discuss how God engages with us through His mercy, compassion, and faithfulness, reminding us that His understanding of our needs far surpasses our own. When God engages with us, He reshapes our identity and perspective, proving that being bruised doesn’t mean we’re not blessed. Tune in for encouragement and insights on embracing God’s work in our lives!
Pastor Rasool Berry, Teaching Pastor, The Bridge Church, Brooklyn, NY
Rasool reflects on his experience promoting a book and film across the U.S. during a politically tense year, noting widespread election anxiety. He emphasizes the importance of distinguishing wisdom from knowledge, highlighting God's concern for political engagement as an expression of caring for people. Rasool urges Christians to approach politics with wisdom, aligning their actions with faith rather than political identity. He reflects on biblical examples and the need for thoughtful, compassionate engagement in political processes, underscoring the significance of praying for leaders, seeking truth, and maintaining unity in a polarized society. The conversation aligns with the '1459 pledge' to foster faithful civic engagement beyond just voting.
UNSTOPPABLE: Centrality of the Gospel in the Mission: The Paul & Barnabas First
Acts 13:3-52
Psalm 37:1-9
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Scripture reference: Matthew 5:13-16
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Scripture Reference - Matthew 9:9-13; 18:18-20
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Scripture Reference: Matthew 1
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Scripture Reference - Psalm 92
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Scripture Reference: Psalm 145
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Scripture Reference - Psalm 2
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Scripture Reference - Jeremiah 32:17; Hebrews 4:12-13; Psalm 139:7-12
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Scripture Reference - Numbers 23:19
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Scripture Reference - Numbers 23:19
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Scripture Reference - Exodus 34:6-8
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Scripture Reference - Exodus 34:6-8
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Scripture Reference - Genesis 1:1, Exodus 3:1-6 , Isaiah 6:1-6
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Scripture Reference - Genesis 1:1, Exodus 3:1-6 , Isaiah 6:1-6
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Scripture Reference - Proverbs 1:7, Job 1:21, 1 Peter 5:7, Psalm 31:19
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Scripture Reference - Proverbs 1:7, Job 1:21, 1 Peter 5:7, Psalm 31:19
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Scripture Reference - Romans 8:1-8
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Scripture Reference - Romans 8:1-8
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Scripture Reference - Micah Ch. 1 & Ch. 6
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Scripture Reference - Micah Ch. 1 & Ch. 6
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Scripture Reference - Micah Ch. 1 & Ch. 6
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Scripture Reference - Micah Ch. 1 & Ch. 6
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Scripture Reference - Genesis 49-50
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Scripture Reference - Genesis 49-50
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Scripture Reference - Genesis 46:28 - 47:31
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Scripture Reference - Genesis 46:28 - 47:31
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Scripture Reference: 1 Timothy 5:17; Mark 6:1-5
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Scripture Reference: 1 Timothy 5:17; Mark 6:1-5
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Scripture Reference: Genesis 44-45
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Scripture Reference: Genesis 44-45
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Scripture Reference: Genesis 43
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Scripture Reference: Genesis 43
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Scripture Reference: Genesis 42
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Scripture Reference: Genesis 42
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Scripture Reference: 1 Samuel 1
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Scripture Reference: 1 Samuel 1
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Scripture Reference: Genesis 41
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Scripture Reference: Genesis 41
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Scripture Reference: Genesis 38: 1 - 19
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Scripture Reference: Genesis 38: 1 - 19
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Scripture Reference: Genesis 38: 1 - 19
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Scripture Reference: 1 Samuel 1:1-2: 21; 2 Timothy 2:5; 3: 14 - 15
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Scripture Reference: 1 Genesis 37: 1 - 11
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Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 15: 50-58
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Scripture Reference: Mark 11: 1- 11
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Scripture Reference: Luke 22: 24 - 30
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Scripture Reference: Luke 18: 9 - 14
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Scripture Reference: Exodus 32: 1 - 14
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Scripture Reference: Matthew 7: 21-23
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Scripture Reference: 1John 2: 15-17
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Scripture Reference: Luke 14: 25-33
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Scripture Reference: Luke 9: 57-62, Luke 14: 28-33
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Scripture Reference: Matthew 28:16-20, @Tim. 2:1-2
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Scripture Reference: John 6:66-69
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Scripture Reference: John 20:18-31
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Scripture Reference: Titus 2:11-15, Ephesians 2:8-10
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Scripture Reference: 1Thessalonians 1: 2-3
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Scripture Reference: Matthew 25:14-30
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Scripture Reference: Romans 5:1, John 14:27
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Scripture Reference: Phillipians 4:8-9
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Scripture Reference: Isaiah 35:1-10, James 1:2-4, Luke 2:8-11
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Supreme: The Model Of True Love.
Scripture reference: 1 John 3:14-17; 1 John 4: 7-10
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Supreme: The Hope Of The Coming Of Jesus
Scripture reference: Eph. 2:12, Ps. 33:7, ITim. 6:17, IPet. 3:15, Luke 2:8-11
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Finally for those who are living under the Supremacy of Christ.Scripture reference: Colossians 4:2-18
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Scripture reference: Colossians 3:17-4:1
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Supreme: Your Best Life Starts Now Scripture reference: Colossians 3:1-17
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Supreme: Be a Relationship Builder Scripture reference: Colossians 2:16-23
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Scripture reference: Colossians 2:6-15
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Supreme: The Leader & Ministry When Christ is Supreme
Scripture reference: Colossians 2:1-5
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Supreme: When Christ is Supreme in Ministry.
Scripture reference: Colossians 1: 24-29
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Supreme: A study of Colossians: Do You Realize Who He Is?
Scripture reference: Colossians 1: 15-23
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Supreme: A study of Colossians The Gospel: Received & Effective
Scripture reference: Colossians 1: 3-14
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Redemptive Business
Scripture reference: Leviticus 19
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Supreme ~ What would your life look like if Christ were Supreme in it?
Scripture reference: Colossians 1: 1-2
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Can You Trust God?
Scripture reference: Jeremiah 17:7
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What is Church?
Scripture reference: Matthew 23: 1-3, 15
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Don't Be Afraid, Just Believe.
Scripture reference: Mark 5: 21 - 43
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Are you making the most of your Mina?
Scripture reference: Luke 19: 11-27
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The Voice of God
Scripture reference: Psalm 19: 1-6
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Scripture reference: Psalm 146
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Steps That Lead to Sin.Scripture reference: Genesis 3:1-8
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Do You Really Love Him?Scripture reference: John 14: 15 -17, 21 - 24
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Scripture reference: Proverbs 8:36
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Agur has it right!Scripture reference: Proverbs 30:1-15
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Scripture reference: Proverbs 3:5-8
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Scripture reference: Galatians 2:20
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Scripture reference: 1 Corinthians 15:20-22; John 11: 20-26, Matthew 27:50-53
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Scripture reference: Luke 19:41-42
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Scripture reference: Proverbs 2
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Scripture reference: Proverbs 1:8-33
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Scripture reference: Proverbs 1:1-7
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Scripture reference: Psalm 40:1-5
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Scripture reference: Ephesians 6
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Scripture reference: Ephesians 4
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Scripture reference: Ephesians 3
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Scripture reference: Ephesians 2
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Scripture reference: Ephesians 1
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Scripture reference: Acts 1:8
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Scripture reference: Colossians 3:1-4
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Scripture reference: 2 Timothy 4:6-8
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Scripture reference: Luke 2:10-11
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Scripture reference: Romans 12:17-21
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Scripture reference: Luke 10:25-37; Revelation 7:9-17
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Scripture reference: Matthew 5:21-26; Colossians 1:19-20
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Scripture reference: James 2:1-10: 5:2-6
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Scripture reference: Luke 10:25-37, Matthew 25: 31-46
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Scripture reference: 1 John 3:11-24
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Scripture reference: Amos 4:1-5:24
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Scripture reference: Mark 5:21-34
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Scripture reference: Romans 2:24, Psalms 51:4,10,17
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Scripture reference: 1 Peter 5
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Scripture reference: 1 Peter 4
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Scripture reference: 1 Peter 3
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Scripture reference: Jeremiah 29:4-9, 1 Peter 1:1-2
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Scripture reference: John 15:1-6
Lesson aim: we would understand that if we want our lives to be transformed by Christ, we must abide in Him.
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Scripture reference: Psalm 1:1-6:, John 17:14-19
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Scripture reference: John 8:31-39; 10:7-11
Freedom From:
· Enslavement to Sin
o It’s Deadly Nature
o It’s Deceptive Promises
o It’s Destructive End
· Enslavement Under Satan
o His System
o His Character
· Enslavement to Self
o Deception
o Destruction
Freedom To:
· Purpose
o Live as you ought to – living right
o Losing the desire to live as you want
· Protection
o Shepherd protects from deception & destruction
· Pasture
o Satisfaction
o Nourishment
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Scripture reference: Psalm 146:1-10
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Scripture reference: Ruth 4:1-22
I. Arrangement for Redemption
II. Requirement for Redemption
III. Declaration of Redemption
IV. Intention of Redemption
Reflection Questions
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Where is God calling you to do things correctly and right, leaving it up to His sovereignty to rule and ultimately win?
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Where are you only willing to be of help when it is only beneficial to you and not TOO costly?
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Where is God calling for you to express costly, loyal love as you serve others?
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How are you embracing the new that God is bringing in your life without being embittered about what has been lost?
Scripture reference: Job 29:11-17
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Scripture reference: Mark 10:17-30
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Scripture reference: Ruth 3:1-18
God works, many times, through godly and obedient human actions to bring about his plan on the earth. God works through Boaz in the redemption of Naomi & Ruth. Ultimately, he worked through the God-man Jesus to be the true redeemer of humanity.
I. God’s Plan & Naomi’s Action
II. Ruth’s Obedience & Courage
III. The Potential Redeemer
IV. God’s Plan & Naomi’s Action
• Reflection Questions
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How is God using what you can do in a situation and for someone else? How are to be an answer to prayer?
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How is God calling for courageous obedience in your life to his instructions?
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How are you valuing God’s provided redeemer (Jesus) in your life?
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Do you perceive God’s advocacy in your life or someone else’s? How are you instructing others in light of this?
Scripture reference: Ruth 2:1-23
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Ruth Meets Boaz2 Now Naomi had a relative of her husband's, a worthy man of the clan of Elimelech, whose name was Boaz. 2 And Ruth the Moabite said to Naomi, “Let me go to the field and glean among the ears of grain after him in whose sight I shall find favor.” And she said to her, “Go, my daughter.” 3 So she set out and went and gleaned in the field after the reapers, and she happened to come to the part of the field belonging to Boaz, who was of the clan of Elimelech. 4 And behold, Boaz came from Bethlehem. And he said to the reapers, “The Lord be with you!” And they answered, “The Lord bless you.” 5 Then Boaz said to his young man who was in charge of the reapers, “Whose young woman is this?” 6 And the servant who was in charge of the reapers answered, “She is the young Moabite woman, who came back with Naomi from the country of Moab. 7 She said, ‘Please let me glean and gather among the sheaves after the reapers.’ So she came, and she has continued from early morning until now, except for a short rest.”[a]
8 Then Boaz said to Ruth, “Now, listen, my daughter, do not go to glean in another field or leave this one, but keep close to my young women. 9 Let your eyes be on the field that they are reaping, and go after them. Have I not charged the young men not to touch you? And when you are thirsty, go to the vessels and drink what the young men have drawn.” 10 Then she fell on her face, bowing to the ground, and said to him, “Why have I found favor in your eyes, that you should take notice of me, since I am a foreigner?” 11 But Boaz answered her, “All that you have done for your mother-in-law since the death of your husband has been fully told to me, and how you left your father and mother and your native land and came to a people that you did not know before. 12 The Lord repay you for what you have done, and a full reward be given you by the Lord, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to take refuge!” 13 Then she said, “I have found favor in your eyes, my lord, for you have comforted me and spoken kindly to your servant, though I am not one of your servants.”
14 And at mealtime Boaz said to her, “Come here and eat some bread and dip your morsel in the wine.” So she sat beside the reapers, and he passed to her roasted grain. And she ate until she was satisfied, and she had some left over. 15 When she rose to glean, Boaz instructed his young men, saying, “Let her glean even among the sheaves, and do not reproach her. 16 And also pull out some from the bundles for her and leave it for her to glean, and do not rebuke her.”
17 So she gleaned in the field until evening. Then she beat out what she had gleaned, and it was about an ephah[b] of barley. 18 And she took it up and went into the city. Her mother-in-law saw what she had gleaned. She also brought out and gave her what food she had left over after being satisfied. 19 And her mother-in-law said to her, “Where did you glean today? And where have you worked? Blessed be the man who took notice of you.” So she told her mother-in-law with whom she had worked and said, “The man's name with whom I worked today is Boaz.”20 And Naomi said to her daughter-in-law, “May he be blessed by the Lord, whose kindness has not forsaken the living or the dead!” Naomi also said to her, “The man is a close relative of ours, one of our redeemers.” 21 And Ruth the Moabite said, “Besides, he said to me, ‘You shall keep close by my young men until they have finished all my harvest.’” 22 And Naomi said to Ruth, her daughter-in-law, “It is good, my daughter, that you go out with his young women, lest in another field you be assaulted.” 23 So she kept close to the young women of Boaz, gleaning until the end of the barley and wheat harvests. And she lived with her mother-in-law.
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Scripture reference: Ruth 1:6-22
Ruth's Loyalty to Naomi6 Then she arose with her daughters-in-law to return from the country of Moab, for she had heard in the fields of Moab that the Lord had visited his people and given them food. 7 So she set out from the place where she was with her two daughters-in-law, and they went on the way to return to the land of Judah. 8 But Naomi said to her two daughters-in-law, “Go, return each of you to her mother's house. May the Lord deal kindly with you, as you have dealt with the dead and with me. 9 The Lord grant that you may find rest, each of you in the house of her husband!” Then she kissed them, and they lifted up their voices and wept. 10 And they said to her, “No, we will return with you to your people.” 11 But Naomi said, “Turn back, my daughters; why will you go with me? Have I yet sons in my womb that they may become your husbands? 12 Turn back, my daughters; go your way, for I am too old to have a husband. If I should say I have hope, even if I should have a husband this night and should bear sons,13 would you therefore wait till they were grown? Would you therefore refrain from marrying? No, my daughters, for it is exceedingly bitter to me for your sake that the hand of the Lordhas gone out against me.” 14 Then they lifted up their voices and wept again. And Orpah kissed her mother-in-law, but Ruth clung to her.
15 And she said, “See, your sister-in-law has gone back to her people and to her gods; return after your sister-in-law.” 16 But Ruth said, “Do not urge me to leave you or to return from following you. For where you go I will go, and where you lodge I will lodge. Your people shall be my people, and your God my God. 17 Where you die I will die, and there will I be buried. May the Lord do so to me and more also if anything but death parts me from you.” 18 And when Naomi saw that she was determined to go with her, she said no more.
Naomi and Ruth Return19 So the two of them went on until they came to Bethlehem. And when they came to Bethlehem, the whole town was stirred because of them. And the women said, “Is this Naomi?” 20 She said to them, “Do not call me Naomi; call me Mara, for the Almighty has dealt very bitterly with me. 21 I went away full, and the Lord has brought me back empty. Why call me Naomi, when the Lord has testified against me and the Almighty has brought calamity upon me?”
22 So Naomi returned, and Ruth the Moabite her daughter-in-law with her, who returned
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Scripture reference: Ruth 1:1-6 (ESV)
Naomi Widowed1 In the days when the judges ruled there was a famine in the land, and a man of Bethlehem in Judah went to sojourn in the country of Moab, he and his wife and his two sons. 2 The name of the man was Elimelech and the name of his wife Naomi, and the names of his two sons were Mahlon and Chilion. They were Ephrathites from Bethlehem in Judah. They went into the country of Moab and remained there. 3 But Elimelech, the husband of Naomi, died, and she was left with her two sons. 4 These took Moabite wives; the name of the one was Orpah and the name of the other Ruth. They lived there about ten years, 5 and both Mahlon and Chilion died, so that the woman was left without her two sons and her husband.
Ruth's Loyalty to Naomi6 Then she arose with her daughters-in-law to return from the country of Moab, for she had heard in the fields of Moab that the Lord had visited his people and given them food.
• Themes in the book
I. God’s Sovereign hand in the time of rebellion & darkness
II. God sees the needy, destitute and the foreigner
III. God uses faithful, loving and loyal people to demonstrate his character & ways
IV. Faithfulness is rewarded in God’s time & God’s way
V. Foreshadow of the Sacrificial Redeeming Love of Jesus Christ
• Reflection Questions
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Are you making decisions according to the word of God or according to what you think or feel as you go through a crisis? How?
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How do you respond when there is a lack of provision where God has previously provided?
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When multiple difficult or tragic things come, how are you looking for the light of the hope of the Lord?
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Do you remind yourself that you are a member of the family of God when tragedy hits?
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Scripture reference: Colossians 2:6-9 (ESV)
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Alive in Christ6Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, 7rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.
8See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ. 9For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily,
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Scripture reference: Luke 24:13-32
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On the Road to Emmaus13 That very day two of them were going to a village named Emmaus, about seven miles[a] from Jerusalem, 14 and they were talking with each other about all these things that had happened. 15 While they were talking and discussing together, Jesus himself drew near and went with them. 16 But their eyes were kept from recognizing him. 17 And he said to them, “What is this conversation that you are holding with each other as you walk?” And they stood still, looking sad. 18 Then one of them, named Cleopas, answered him, “Are you the only visitor to Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in these days?” 19 And he said to them, “What things?” And they said to him, “Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, a man who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people, 20 and how our chief priests and rulers delivered him up to be condemned to death, and crucified him. 21 But we had hoped that he was the one to redeem Israel. Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since these things happened. 22 Moreover, some women of our company amazed us. They were at the tomb early in the morning, 23 and when they did not find his body, they came back saying that they had even seen a vision of angels, who said that he was alive. 24 Some of those who were with us went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said, but him they did not see.” 25 And he said to them, “O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken!26 Was it not necessary that the Christ should suffer these things and enter into his glory?” 27 And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself.
28 So they drew near to the village to which they were going. He acted as if he were going farther, 29 but they urged him strongly, saying, “Stay with us, for it is toward evening and the day is now far spent.” So he went in to stay with them.30 When he was at table with them, he took the bread and blessed and broke it and gave it to them. 31 And their eyes were opened, and they recognized him. And he vanished from their sight. 32 They said to each other, “Did not our hearts burn within us while he talked to us on the road, while he opened to us the Scriptures?”
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Scripture reference: Luke 23:50-24:9, Revelation 1:17-18, 1 Corinthians 15:55-57
I. The resurrection was not expected.
II. The resurrection was inevitable & glorious.
III.The resurrection is powerful.
IV. The resurrection brings freedom.
Reflection Questions:
• How are you living in the fear of death and the freedom of the resurrection?
• How is the power of the resurrection being demonstrated in the way you live?
• Who are you sharing this glorious truth with? If not, why not?
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Scripture reference: Matthew 21:1-11, 14-16; John 12:14-19
Reflection Questions
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How are you worshipping Jesus as King today?
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How have you made a King that is a mixture of your desires and what God has given?
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How does your life need to line up with worshipping Jesus as King according to the scriptures?
Scripture reference: Mark 4:35-41
Questions for reflection
• Have you heard the command and the directive of Christ, to go?
• Are you allowing Jesus to quiet you and to make you still?
• Do you know what kind of man this is?
Scripture reference: 1 Peter 1:13-23
- Ready Yourself
- Refine Yourself
- Remind Yourself
- Resolve in Yourself
Questions for reflection
• How are you clearing and changing your thinking to be ready for action in Christ?
• How are you refining or purifying your life, aligning it with God's Word of truth?
• How are you reminding yourself of what it took to get you into a relationship with God?
• In what ways are you demonstrating your resolve to wage the battle to love from a pure heart?
Scripture reference: Galatians 5:25-6:10
During the series we heard and learned how to be:
· The Church: A light in a Darkness
· A United Church in a dark world
· A Serving Church in a Selfish World
· A Generous Church in a Stingy World
· A Truthful Church in a Confused World
· A Joyful Church in a Suffering World
BECAUSE YOU ARE FREE IN CHRIST YOU CAN:
I. LIVE DAILY BY THE SAME SPIRIT THAT GAVE YOU LIFE
II. LOVE DAILY RESTORING THOSE WHO HAVE FALLEN
III. LEARN DAILY TO CARRY YOUR OWN RESPONSIBILITIES
IV. LOOKOUT DAILY FOR WHAT YOU ARE SOWING
Questions for Reflection:
• Who is restored because of your help in coming alongside them?
• Whose burdens are being lifted, when too heavy, by your help?
• How are you being persistent and consistent in doing good when it is tempting to quit from weariness?
Scripture reference: Ephesians 4:25-32
• Zechariah 8:16-19
• Psalms 4:4-8
• James 1:19-20
• Isaiah 63:10
• 1 Corinthians 10:1-11