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Steve PetchSunday 22nd March 2009
Redeeming RelationshipsPart 1: Boy meets girl
(Ruth 2 v 1 – 23)
Redeeming relationships Part 1: Boy meets girl
“It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a
good fortune must be in want of
a wife”
Redeeming relationships Part 1: Boy meets girl
“Where does a family start? It starts with a young man falling in love with a young girl. No superior alternative has yet been found.”
Redeeming relationships Part 1: Boy meets girl
It goes back to creation
Redeeming relationships Part 1: Boy meets girl
Ruth and Boaz faced some obstacles to their relationship
Redeeming relationships Part 1: Boy meets girl
“Single, wealthy, Hebrew land owner,
GSOH, own transport, Wltm mature Moabite girl for friendship and maybe more.
Recent convert preferred. Penniless widow acceptable.
Infertility not an issue. Bitter ex mother in law essential.
Call Bethlehem 12345.”
Redeeming relationships Part 1: Boy meets girl
Ruth:•Servant hearted
•Committed
•Level headed
Boaz:•Prepared
•Righteous
•Gracious
Redeeming relationships Part 1: Boy meets girl
Some application:•For single guys
Redeeming relationships Part 1: Boy meets girl
“Single, wealthy, Hebrew land owner,
GSOH, own transport, wltm mature Moabite girl for friendship and maybe more.
Recent convert preferred. Penniless widow acceptable.
Infertility not an issue. Bitter ex mother in law essential.
Call Bethlehem 12345.”
Redeeming relationships Part 1: Boy meets girl
“WLTM single Christian girl,virgin,
beautiful, great figure,young,
submissive, GSOH,from a Christian family,no issues or hang ups”
Redeeming relationships Part 1: Boy meets girl
Some application:•For single guys
•For single girls
Redeeming relationships Part 1: Boy meets girl
“WLTM single Christian guy,virgin, strong yet sensitive,
successful, financially secure,great with kids,
kind, GSOHnot afraid to show emotions in a
strong way,generous, great at giving gifts.”
Redeeming relationships Part 1: Boy meets girl
Some application:•For single guys
•For single girls
•For married people
•For friendships
Redeeming relationships Part 1: Boy meets girl
Jesus is our model of redemption
Steve PetchSunday 22nd March 2009
Redeeming RelationshipsPart 1: Boy meets girl
(Ruth 2 v 1 – 23)