Where Love Looks (Ruth 4:1-12)

Two hopes: Greater Trust Greater Love Key Idea: The focus of our hearts will lead to the faithfulness of our love. I. To love better we must look away from self II. To love better we must look to God The Blessings of Steadfast Love You experience unique grace You live a life that matters
A Love That Makes God Known (Ruth 2:14-23)

We should pursue a love that encourages faith and hope in God. Three hopes for our love: I. A love that creates community II. A love that makes God known III. A love that encourages hope and faith
Where Love Grows (Ruth 2:1-13)

A steadfast love for others, grows in the soil of humility and faith. Soil #1: Our humility before God Soil #2: Our relationship with God Soil #3: Our trust in the sovereignty of God
Being God’s Steadfast Love (Ruth 1:6-18)

Key Idea: We must live out a steadfast love for others that is rooted in the steadfast love of God. The picture of steadfast love: covenant commitment and costly kindness The source of steadfast love: the true God The blessing of steadfast love: we are God’s steadfast love to others
Gospel-Centered Disciples Who Exalt (1 Peter 4:7-11)

5 ways that we should exalt Christ: Exalt Christ by adopting a war-time mentality Exalt Christ by praying effectively Exalt Christ by loving one another Exalt Christ by showing hospitality Exalt Christ by serving others with your gift
Put On Love (Colossians 3:14-15)

Bearing with One Another (Colossians 3:11-13)

We must let the truth of Christ fuel our love for others.
Work as Discipleship: Building Kingdom-Minded Relationship (Matthew 22:34-40)

Sharing Our Own Selves (1 Thessalonians 2:8)
The gospel fuels us to genuinely invest in each other’s lives.
Gospel-Centered Community: Loving What Christ Loves (1 Timothy 3:14-16)
Let the meaning and magnificence of the church encourage your passionate participation in the church.