Believing that God will ultimately triumph over the grave is one thing; knowing what to do with yourself in the meantime is another. Ruth 3 presses that question through people who have lost everything and choose to prepare rather than wait it out—and what their ordinary faithfulness looks like, in the daily grind before the story resolves, may be more unsettling and more freeing than expected.
Is service a “second tier” gift? Not according to Paul, who lists it between “prophecy” and “teaching.”
As we look at the gifts that draw the most attention, such as prophecy and tongues, how should we understand them and their place in the church?
What does it mean to have gifts in the church? What are their purpose? What is my purpose?
God calls us to do His good work — and sometimes that means taking time for rest.
We get so wrapped up in the things we need to do — spiritual or “earthly” — that we miss out on spending time with God.
Our Earthly obligations aren’t contrary to serving our God.
What looks successful is not always healthy, especially when everyone depends on one gifted leader. In Exodus 18, Jethro watches Moses carry the people’s disputes from morning until evening and warns that both Moses and the people will wear themselves out. How does God actually intend his people to serve together?
As we conclude this Psalm, we turn to the question of what are we going to do? Are we making the right choices with our service?
As we wrap up our series tonight, we look at two faithful colleagues of Paul and how their lives point us to what God calls us to show in our own as part of the Church.