Ruth Slides 1
The Hidden Hand of God The Story of Naomi and Ruth
God values women. God uses women to accomplish His will.
The time of the judges – everyone did what was “right in their own eyes.” 1380-1050 B.C.
God provides many opportunities for repentance. Judgment is always His last resort.
Who Wrote the Book of Ruth? Naomi? Samuel? Probably someone during Solomon’s reign as King
God’s Sovereignty “Ultimately, God is in complete control of all things, though He may choose to let certain events happen according to natural laws which He has ordained.” - Charles Ryrie
Theology The study of God… “A rational reflection on God’s revelation.” Its goal is to change us and bring us closer to God.
Growth and change typically do not occur without a struggle.
Anthropomorphism – giving human physical characteristics to God.
“And we know that God causes ALL THINGS to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28
God’s ways are mysterious… He isn’t obligated to explain Himself and often doesn’t…
Bethlehem Moab
It is better to face what God has allowed and trust Him, rather than try to run from our circumstances and go it alone.
“God knows what He is doing. Trust Him. What has begun as a heartache for you can result in overwhelming blessings.”
Bethlehem Moab
God’s hand is heavy upon us either to bring us to repentance or to prepare us for blessing. Even when God’s hand is heavy, it is still a loving hand.
We are never past the point of God’s deliverance. God calls us to trust Him on His own terms, beyond what we can see or understand.
“When God brings us to nothing, it is to reroute our lives, not to end them.” Charles Swindoll
God’s “Hidden Hand” God is sovereign. He has absolute authority and management over all humankind and the universe. God is bigger than we can imagine and better than we can imagine. God’s ways are nothing like ours. God is not concerned about time.
“God knows what He is doing. Trust Him. What has begun as a heartache for you can result in overwhelming blessings.”
God values women. God uses women to accomplish His will.
The time of the judges – everyone did what was “right in their own eyes.” 1380-1050 B.C.
God provides many opportunities for repentance. Judgment is always His last resort.
Who Wrote the Book of Ruth? Naomi? Samuel? Probably someone during Solomon’s reign as King
God’s Sovereignty “Ultimately, God is in complete control of all things, though He may choose to let certain events happen according to natural laws which He has ordained.” - Charles Ryrie
Theology The study of God… “A rational reflection on God’s revelation.” Its goal is to change us and bring us closer to God.
Growth and change typically do not occur without a struggle.
Anthropomorphism – giving human physical characteristics to God.
“And we know that God causes ALL THINGS to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28
God’s ways are mysterious… He isn’t obligated to explain Himself and often doesn’t…
Bethlehem Moab
It is better to face what God has allowed and trust Him, rather than try to run from our circumstances and go it alone.
“God knows what He is doing. Trust Him. What has begun as a heartache for you can result in overwhelming blessings.”
Bethlehem Moab
God’s hand is heavy upon us either to bring us to repentance or to prepare us for blessing. Even when God’s hand is heavy, it is still a loving hand.
We are never past the point of God’s deliverance. God calls us to trust Him on His own terms, beyond what we can see or understand.
“When God brings us to nothing, it is to reroute our lives, not to end them.” Charles Swindoll
God’s “Hidden Hand” God is sovereign. He has absolute authority and management over all humankind and the universe. God is bigger than we can imagine and better than we can imagine. God’s ways are nothing like ours. God is not concerned about time.
“God knows what He is doing. Trust Him. What has begun as a heartache for you can result in overwhelming blessings.”
