Download Study Materials The marriage… (3 things) The only way to get to heaven – is to be redeemed by Jesus Christ! Tamar was not a Jew – she was a gentile that married into God’s people… The idea being their marriage – in spite of the fact Ruth was not a Jew… Would still…

Download Study Materials The engagement… (3 things) Preparing ourselves for the day when we will see Him face to face! 1st – An arragned marriage…vs. 1-4 (3 things) Read: Ruth 3:1-4 1st – Naomi told Ruth it was time to get married… vs. 1 According to the customs of the ‘middle east’ – it was…

Download Study Materials Boaz and Ruth… (3 things) If nothing more they can pray – their child ends up finding a Ruth or a Boaz! 2nd – The beginning of the relationship…vs. 4-17 (4 things) Read: Ruth 2:4-17 1st – Busy serving the Lord… vs. 4 Boaz arrived from Bethlehem to see how the harvest…

Download Study Materials Introduction The introduction to the Love Story… (3 things) II Corinthians 4:18 – “So we don’t look at the troubles we can see right now; rather, we look forward to what we have not yet seen [Jesus]. For the troubles we see will soon be over, but the joys to come will…

Download Study Materials The fall of a nation… (4 things) Make sure you choose to follow a leader – who also follows God! 2nd – Looking for a new king… vs. 22-35 Read: Judges 8:22-27 1st – The men of Israel asked for Gideon / his sons / grandsons – to become their king… vs.…

Download Study Materials Gideon – the 5th Judge of Israel… (5 things) God does not need an army to accomplish His work – He just needs those who are willing… 5th – Victory for Israel… vs. 8-25 Read: Judges 7:16-21 1st – Dreaming of the victory… vs. 8-15 That night Gideon snuck down into the…

Download Study Materials Deborah – the 4th Judge of Israel… (5 things) The blessings of God are given to those who stand up for the Lord! 5th – The song of Deborah… vs. 1-31 (3 parts) 1st – The people were afraid to even go outside…vs. 1-7 Read: Judges 5:6-7 A nation that forgets about…

Download Study Materials The Judges – Othneil / Ehud / and Shamgar… (3 things) Because it is not about us – it is about God who wants to do a work through us! 3rd – The third judge of Israel – Shamgar…vs. 31 Read: Judges 3:31 After Ehud a man called Shamgar – ‘sword’ –…

Download Study Materials Introduction The need for Judges… (3 things) He knows when we are done – because He sees his reflection in our lives! The cycle of sin… vs. 18-19 Israel would sin – be conquered (consequence of sin) – call out for help… God would raise up a leader / Judge to save…

Download Study Materials The end of the War… (3 things) 44Surround yourself with godly men – those who encourage your walk in the Lord… 1st – Civil war in Israel… Read: Joshua 22:1-4 1st – Time for Rueben / Gad / and Manasseh to go home… vs. 1-9 v With the end of the Northern…