Introduction:
The Fulfilled Promises of God... (Ruth 4):
- Come at a Cost . (Ruth 4:1-12)
Colossians 3:2 - Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on the earth.
Colossians 3:16 - Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly.
- Exceed my Own Expectations . (Ruth 4:13-17b)
Romans 8:28 - And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose.
- Are bigger than Me . (Ruth 4:17c-22)
Judges 21:25 - In those days there was no king in Israel. Everyone did what was right in his own eyes.
2 Samuel 7:16 - "And your house and your kingdom shall be made sure forever before me. Your throne shall be established forever."
Luke 1:32-33 - "He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. And the Lord God will give to Him the throne of His father David, and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of His kingdom there will no end."
2 Corinthians 1:20 - For all the promises of God find their Yes in Him.
Number 23:19 - "God is not man, that He should lie, or a son of man, that He should change His mind. Has He said, and will He not do it? Or has He spoken, and will He not fulfill it?""
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Small Group Discussion
Read Ruth 4:1-22
What was your big take-away from this passage / message?
Talk through all that Jesus had to sacrifice to fulfill His Father’s promises. How would your life be different if you meditated upon these truths multiple times a day?
What does the average American expect from life? What should the Christian expect from life?
How do you see yourself holding God to promises that He never made in His Word?
Why is it freeing to know that life isn’t about you and that you’re important but not THAT important?
Breakout
Share any frustrations or disappointments that you are experiencing in this current season of life.
Read Romans 8:28 and pray for each other in light of the truths found in this verse.