July 12, 2015
Passage:  Ruth 1:1-22
Speaker:  Josh Holland
Main Point:  The sweetness of God’s love outshines the darkness of doubt.

I. Embrace the trials that come into your life.  (v1-5)
            A. Use trials to turn to God.
            B. Use trials to show others what faith looks like.
            C. Use trials to learn that God is enough.

II. Faithful love silences self-pity.  (v6-18)
            A. God’s loyal love invites you home.  (v6)
            B. Self-pity keeps us from sharing the invitation.  (v7-13)
            C. Entrance into God’s family is for all who believe.  (v14-17)
            D. Grace silences accusation.  (v18)

III. God works drawing you closer to Him.  (v19-22)
            A. Use life’s trials to make you better, not bitter.  (v19-20)
            B. Eyes of faith will see God’s power at work for good.  (v21)
            C. Eyes of faith look for the God’s hand in every situation.  (v22)