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Human Obedience & Divine Providence through our obedience, God directs our steps outline of ruth Ch1 Trusting in Commitment Gods Goodness Ch2 Acting on What Obedience We Know Ch3 Stepping Out
through our obedience, God directs our steps
God’s Goodness
We Know
Into the Unknown
Results to God
➡ Commitment ➡ Obedience ➡ Faith ➡ Hope
Providence is the truth that a living and personal God is actively involved in the world he created. We see God’s providence through the eyes
through willful action.
Naomi has returned with Ruth, her daughter in law, to her hometown of Bethlehem after living in Moab for about ten years. During these ten years Naomi’s husband and two sons died.
Ruth takes initiative to provide food for Naomi and herself by venturing out into the surrounding fields to pick up barley grain while it is being harvested.
Through obedience, God directs our steps. The Mystery
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(Lev 25:25-28)
(Lev 25:47-49)
(Num 35:16ff.)
(Num 5:8)
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before we recognize it.
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“What she [Naomi] does not see with the eyes
experiences, God is plotting for her glory. This is true of all God’s children. In the darkest of
would believe this and remember it, we would not be as blind as Naomi was when God began to reveal his grace.” (John Piper, A Sweet and Bitter Providence)
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right.
responsibility and God’s sovereignty.
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In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps. Proverbs 16:9
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Through obedience, we exalt Christ. The Motive
Ruth 2:8-16
Obedience exalts Christ because it models Christ. “…and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted.” (Hebrews 12:1–3, ESV)
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Obedience exalts Christ because it demonstrates love for Christ. “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in his love. These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.” (John 15:9–11, ESV)
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Obedience exalts Christ because it trusts in Christ. “I know how to be brought low, and I know h o w t o a b o u n d . I n a n y a n d e v e r y circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and
strengthens me.” (Philippians 4:12–13, ESV)
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Through obedience, we see the hand of God. The Reward
Ruth 2:17-23
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the LORD and depart from evil. It will be health to your flesh, and strength to your bones. (Proverbs 3:5-8 ESV)
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