Grace of God

Sin, death, and Satan may have had more than a puncher's chance to beat us, but when God stepped into the ring, they should have admitted defeat and thrown in the towel.

The preacher of this text should follow the logic of the text, the divinely inspired genius of Saint Paul, and get out of the way.

My deepest awareness of myself is that I am deeply loved by Jesus Christ and I have done nothing to earn it or deserve it.

Ruth shows grace to Naomi. Boaz shows grace to Ruth and Naomi. And God is behind the scenes, working grace to all.

Moses highlights how ultimately short life is in the light of eternity.