This week we come to our last message in “The Gospel of Ruth.” It has been quite an adventure. There has been a lot of uncertainty and tension, not to mention a lot of heartache, sadness and loss. This Sunday, however, it all comes together for good. We left off last week with Boaz stepping […]
At first glance, this passage of scripture is weird, different. I mean, seriously. What could we possibly glean from a story about a man who brokers land to sell ‘for a friend’ and then ends up buying it himself? And to close the deal…one guy takes off a sandal and hands it to the other […]
Naomi comes up with a wild plan for Ruth to find a place in her future husband’s home. Will it work? In Ruth chapter 3, we will find out!
Boaz knows everything about Ruth and treats her with loving kindness, reflecting God’s character. He provides, protects, and defends her.
This is the gospel of Ruth: there is hope in every single life because God is always at work. Even when he is silent or appears to be absent, his hand is still on your life.
We are taking a break from the book of Ruth this week, for a great reason! We are hosting the final candidate from our global pastoral search. Douglas Reid will be preaching at BF this week on Psalm 99. This psalm focuses on God’s kingship in our lives. We will learn who God is, focusing […]
Before we look at the book of Ruth today, we will recognize that Mother’s Day is a great day. If you’ve been attending BF for any amount of time, you know we have amazing moms, and many of them are new moms! Our nurseries are full of life. We’re celebrating new moms and their families […]
It’s been said that “one measure of a good short story is a surprise ending.” I think that’s generally true. I like stories with a surprise ending. That’s part of the reason I like the story of Ruth. We don’t where it’s going and then it suddenly stops short in a way we would never […]
This week we start a new study series in the Old Testament. We will be looking at The Book of Ruth. It’s not easy to find, because it’s very short. In stocking feet, Ruth is only 85 verses long. It helps to know that it is the eighth book in the Bible, but you may […]
The Resurrection Matters This week, we gather to celebrate the biggest day in history. If you think we are having Christmas in April, I wouldn’t give you too hard a time. The second person of the Trinity coming to Earth as a baby is a pretty significant day. Top three for sure. Top three? Yeah…I […]
This week Jesus gets to the end of his message and wraps it up with a short story. The outline is very simple. There are two builders who are constructing houses: one wise, one foolish; who build on two foundations: rock or sand; with two outcomes: stand or fall. The first point of the story […]
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This Sunday, we look at one of the most popular verses from the Sermon on the Mount. You may be thinking, “How can you pick just one?” Well, I guess I can’t, because this week we look at the ‘golden rule’, where it famously says ‘Do to others as you would have them do to […]
I like what one of my favorite “theologians”, Erma Bombeck, had to say about worry. “I’ve always worried a lot, and frankly, I’m good at it. I worry about introducing people and going blank when I get to my mother. I worry about a shortage of ball bearings; a snake coming up through the kitchen […]
There are over 6000 books you can buy on Amazon by financial advisors, who are all eager to share their sage advice about how to invest your money for a maximum return. (Step 1, buy their book.) You might be interested in some bestselling titles: Buffett’s 2-Step Stock Market Strategy by Daniel Jiwani or The […]
In this Sermon On The Mount text, we see three practices that Jesus encourages his followers to do in order to know the Father. He challenges us to give, pray, and fast. These three are key factors of our faith. But what is our motivation for doing them? Jesus gives us some warnings to keep […]
This Sunday, we unpack the last three “you have heard it said…but I say” teachings of Jesus. In each case, Jesus shows us the wisdom of living out His teachings in the Kingdom of God so that we can “let our light shine so that others see our good works and glorify our Father who […]
We dive into the first portion of the Sermon on the Mount this Sunday! Jesus starts his teaching with what our English Bibles often call “the Beatitudes.” Blessed are the… Jesus teaches the crowds and disciples what living in the Kingdom of God will look like. It’s not exactly what you think a liberating King […]
In today’s message, we begin a journey through one of the most profound sections of Scripture: the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7). We will explore the context, key themes, and the heart of Jesus’ message, setting the stage for a deeper understanding in the weeks to come.