God’s Providence
The book of Ruth is a showcase of God’s providence, his ongoing and intimate relationship with his creation.
Ruth
Divine Sovereignty and Human Responsibility
The book of Ruth shows a God Who is Sovereign over all things, and people who respond to this fact with great initiative and hard work.
Ruth 1:22-2:3; 4:13
Naomi Has A Son
God, as kinsman-redeemer to Naomi and Ruth, prepares the way for his own son, our kinsman-redeemer.
Ruth 4
Restoration Through A Kinsman-Redeemer
God works to restore us through the work of a kinsman redeemer, a close relative who protects and provides for us.
Ruth 3
Hope Rekindled
The Valley of Tears has become fields of food, family, and hope.
Ruth 2
In the Valley of Tears
When suffering comes into our lives, it is hard to see God’s purposes accurately, but He will bring us through the valley of tears.
Ruth 1
Series Outline for Growing Through The Seasons of Life
This short series was taught to give an overview of God’s purposes for humans at each stage of life. Fruitful lives depend on growing through each of the seasons of life according to God’s grand design, allowing us to mature and develop godly traits, and to assume the role God has given us in each season of life.
Late Fall and Winter – Our Later Years
Our later years are a time of celebration of past efforts and investment in the future, as the wisdom gleaned through the years is passed on to the next generations.
Proverbs 20:29
Late Summer and Early Fall – Adults
Our adult years are full of hard labor as we strive to love and serve God, our families, and others as we harvest all that has been sown into us in our earlier years.
1 Corinthians 13:11
Early Summer – Older Children and Young Adults
Older children and young adults should experience a greater measure of freedom, which they are to use to draw close to God, solidify the lessons learned in their early years, and prepare to serve God throughout life.
1 Corinthians 13:11
Spring – Young Children
Like unplowed ground, young children must have the soil of their hearts prepared through loving discipline and have the seeds of God’s Word planted through careful instruction.
Ephesians 6:1-4
Series Outline for Galatians
This lengthy series looks at the book of Galatians verse by verse, focusing on the central themes of justification by faith alone, the relationship between law and Gospel, faith and works, and the Spirit and the flesh, showing that in all things, Christ is central.
The Centrality of Christ
Christ is central to the Gospel and true life, and we must proclaim Him as Paul did.
Galatians 6:11-18
The Life of Freedom in the Spirit
Our life of freedom in the Spirit is one of personal responsibility and mutual care, looking forward to our final reward. Galatians 6:1-10 Reading: Romans 15:1-6 Listen to the teaching Look at the teaching outline
Keeping In Step with the Spirit
As those made alive by the Spirit, we must keep in step with the Holy Spirit, developing a close, personal relationship with Him.
Galatians 5:25
Walking by the Spirit
The Spirit enables us to live a Christ-like life, helping us to overcome the flesh in a way the law never could.
Galatians 5:16-26
Our Freedom in Christ
Christ came to give us true freedom, the ability to be who we were created to be – the image of God, serving others in love.
Galatians 5:1-15
Children of Slavery, Children of Promise
The true seed of Abraham are those born of the Spirit and promise, while those trusting in law are merely slaves.
Galatians 4:21-31
Paul’s Ministry to the Galatians
Paul’s ministry to the Galatians provides an excellent model for Christians today as they lead others.
Galatians 4:8-20
Heirs of God Through Christ
Through Christ, believers are the heirs of all God’s covenant blessings.
Galatians 3:26-4:7
The Superiority of Promise Over Law
The law is inferior to God’s promise and therefore we should look to God in faith, rather than relying on the law.
Galatians 3:15-25
The Blessings of Faith
Through faith in Christ, we are redeemed from the curse and receive all of the blessings of God.
Galatians 3:1-14
Dead to the Law but Alive to God
We have died to the law but become alive to God, living a new life by faith in Christ.
Galatians 2:17-21
Justification by Faith Alone
God declares us to be righteous, not because of our works, but because of the work of Christ in our behalf, which we receive through faith alone.
Galatians 2:15-16
Paul, Peter, and Justification by Faith Alone
Paul had to rebuke Peter at Antioch because his actions were undercutting the heart of the Gospel of justification by faith alone.
Galatians 2:11-16