Love Covers and Redeems

Matthew 1 - Lineage of Jesus

Story of Ruth

• "May the Lord, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to take refuge, reward you fully for what you have done."
• “I am your servant Ruth,” she replied. “Spread the corner of your covering over me, for you are my family redeemer.”

Ephesians 1:3-10 NIV Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love he predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will— to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves. In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace that he lavished on us. With all wisdom and understanding, he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ, to be put into effect when the times reach their fulfillment—to bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ.

Poem: A Touch of the Master's Hand

Luke 1:67-70 Then his father, Zechariah, was filled with the Holy Spirit and gave this prophecy: “Praise the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has visited and redeemed his people. He has sent us a mighty Savior from the royal line of his servant David, just as he promised through his holy prophets long ago."

1 Peter 4:8 Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins.