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1. Overcoming past sins A. Confess and forsake B. Forgive and forget C. Freedom to share and serve 2. Overcoming on-going sin A. True repentance of sin B. Flee temptation C. Meditate on Scriptures D. Find Godly example E. Become an example 3. Overcoming future temptations A. Walk with God daily B. God is all knowing and good C. Honor God in every day and in every action D. Don't hurt family and friends

1. When you sow in the sinful nature A. You reap selfishness B. You reap regret C. You reap corruption 2. When you sow in the Spirit A. You reap a life of satisfaction B. You reap a life of adventure C. You reap a life of eternal value 3. You reap later than you sow A. Some people are unappreciative B. Harvest requires persistent work C. It is hard to wait for harvest D. Harvest requires us to depend on God 4. You reap more than you sow A. If you sow more then you reap more B. Sow with joy knowing harvest will come C. Rewards come after the harvest

1. When a Christian is overtaken by sin A. Those who are spiritual (fruit of the Spirit) should act B. They should have a restoration ministry C. They should act in gentleness D. They should examine self 2. When a Christian is overtaken by life A. Those who are spiritual are part of your life B. Those who are spiritual will care C. Those who are spiritual fulfill the law of Christ 3. When a Christian is overtaken by a bad attitude A. "I am too good to help" B. "I am so good that I need praise" C. "I need you to help me"

1. The goals of the Christian life A. Glorify God every day B. Show the character of Christ C. Share the Good News of Jesus Christ 2. Truths about the fruit of the Spirit A. They are interwoven B. They are developed by the Holy Spirit C. They prove you are a Child of God 3. The inner characteristics of the fruit A. Agape love is the unconditional love of God B. Joy that is not dependent on circumstances C. Peace that overcomes worry and anxiety 4. The outer characteristics seen in treatment of others A. Patience with people and troubles B. Kindness is generous actions of giving and deeds C. Goodness is authentic and consistent kindness 5. The defining characteristics A. Faithfulness is reliable and trustworthy B. Gentleness is strong but caring C. Self-control is mastery over desires

1. The Christian's Daily Walk A. The command to walk with the Spirit B. The choice is a daily decision C. The Christlike day - or not 2. The Christian's Enemies A. The sinful nature (the flesh) B. The world system C. The devil and his demons 3. The Evidence of the Sinful Nature (the Flesh) A. Sexual sins B. Idolatry C. Sins dealing with people D. Substance abuse sins 4. The Christian's Warning A. Make sure the Spirit of God lives within you B. Make sure the Spirit of God is working within you C. Make sure the Spirit of God is guiding you

1. The timing of God's eternal plan A. The Greek language and culture B. The Roman roads and peace C. The religion of false gods, false righteousness 2. The Savior of God's eternal plan A. God sent His Son from Heaven B. Born of woman as a man C. Born under the law (to live a perfect life) D. To redeem those under the law (imperfect) E. To adopt into the family of God 3. The children of God's eternal plan A. God sent His Spirit into your hearts B. Teaching us to cry out to God as Father C. Making you an heir of God

1. Paul's letters to the churches A. Early chapters contain theological truths B. Latter chapters contain practical principles 2. The simple Gospel A. They heard Christ suffered B. They received the Spirit of God C. They experienced miracles from God 3. The truth about the law A. It requires perfection B. It requires completion C. It brings about a curse 4. Faith and the family of God A. Child of God B. Clothes of God C. Heir of God

1. Jesus on the cross (with me) A. Jesus paid for all sin - including mine B. Jesus paid for my sin - I can be forgiven C. Jesus forgives my sin - forgiven forever 2. Jesus and my life A. Jesus lives within me through the Holy Spirit B. Jesus is always with me because of the Holy Spirit C. Jesus lives through me by the Holy Spirit 3. Jesus and simple truths I believe A. Jesus is the Son of God B. Jesus loves me C. Jesus died for me.

1. Steps to be more productive A. Walking with the Lord daily B. Working with other Christians C. Wisdom to adjust with circumstances D. Willingness to suffer for Christ 2. Life lessons A. Hidden reality of death B. Hidden sins exposed C. Hidden blessing to be thankful for D. Hidden meanings considered 3. Good news about Jesus A. Sacrifice for our sins B. Deliver from this evil age C. It is the will of God

1.  Facts about the Kinsmen Redeemer A. Member of the family  B.  Desire to redeem   C. Pays the price 2.  Naomi’s advice to “stand still” A. Boaz had promised    B. Boaz isn’t resting  C. Boaz has the resources  3.  Ruth’s need for a redeemer A. She is under a curse  B. She is a stranger  C. She needs provision 4.  Jesus the Ultimate Redeemer A. Jesus was born  a man  B. Jesus came for you  C. Jesus paid your sin debt on the cross

1.  Naomi is a changed person  A. Bitterness is gone  B.  Concern for others   C. Practicing her faith  2.  Naomi the matchmaker  A. Boaz has been and will be their answer to prayer   B. Boaz likes Ruth  C. Boaz needs a push  3.  Ruth takes a chance  A. She could be rejected  B. She could be misunderstood  C. She could be accepted  4.  Boaz says, “I will” A. Admiration for Ruth  B. Honor God’s Word  C. Commitment to purity  D. Protection from harm and of reputation  E. Generous reminder

1.  How to handle difficult people  A. Stay in control of emotions   B.  Focus on honoring God   C.  Practice the golden rule  D. Show as much grace as you can  2.  Lessons from Dad A. Know you are forgiven  B. Let the children see you love your wife  C. You can’t recapture opportunities D. Nothing is more important then eternity  3.  Making his Dad proud  A. He eats with employees  B. He provides for employees  C. He helps others be respectful

1.  Boaz described  A. Man of valor  B.  Man of influence   C.  Man of wealth  2.  Characteristics of Boaz A. He has a fear of God  B. He encourages others C. He is kind and generous 3.  Ruth’s prayer is answered   A. Stay in Boaz’s fields and she would glean more B. Stay in Boaz’s fields and he will protect her C. Stay in Boaz’s fields and he will provide for her 4.  Ruth’s reputation  A. Her kindness to her mother-in-law B. Her trust in God  C. She is a hard worker  D. She is a humble person

1.  Three ladies and three times of faith  A. Orpah, a person of shallow faith  B.  Naomi, a person with struggling faith   C.  Ruth, a person with shining faith  2.  Naomi urges her daughters-in-laws to turn back A. She gives them a blessing  B. She reasons their best hope for marriage is to stay C. She is old, bitter, and cursed  3.  Ruth’s faith shines in her vows  A. Stop urging me to go back, I’ve been converted  B. I am committed to you  C. I am making a profession of faith to God  D. I counted the cost, I am making an oath to God 4.  Grace given to Naomi  A. She hears good news about food in Bethlehem  B. She has a daughter-in-law with faith to overcome C. She has a God that is sovereign to let Ruth’s faith shine

1.  The day of the Judges  A. A constant cycle of rebellion, oppression, and deliverance B.  Israel had no king or authority   C.  Everyone did what was right in their own eyes  2.  A famine hits Bethlehem (house of bread) A. Elimelech (God is my King) does not repent or seek God B. Elimelech, a leading family in the area, goes to enemy  C. Elimelech, Their family is only family to leave  3.  Elimelech’s compromises go wrong A. It will be a short stay, became a long one B. I’ll return home, died in Moab C. Sons not impacted, marry foreign women 4.  Truths to learn A. People do what they want to do B. God is a good luck charm  C. Sin has consequences