When we look at the lineage of Jesus, we see several characters who did not have a good reputation, one of these characters is Ruth, a Moabite woman. In the full sermon (which we will publish next Friday, wait!), David Platt notes that:
Moab has a whole story, especially regarding Moabite women: the Moabites began with Lot’s incestuous relationship with his daughter; a not-very-promising start for a people; it will only continue to a point in Israel’s history, when Moabite women seduced Israeli men. , to practice sexual immorality and, as a result, the Lord massacred thousands of Israeli men. You don’t even go near Moabite women.
- Then the question arises: what does Ruth.
- A Muslim woman.
- Do in the line of Jesus?See Platt’s response below.
- It has to do with you.
- Too.
And in the lineage of the Son of God, you will find the name of a Moabite woman: Ruth, what does a Moabite woman do in the lineage of Jesus, why is she here?
She’s here for the same reason you and I are here!To the great mercy of a Redeemer, for there was a day when you and I were stripped of our sins, with no hope of anything different, and we have a Redeemer who sought us out. He sought us, the same Son of God left his throne of glory to seek his redemption; he, with his death on the cross, saved him from danger, brought her out under the wrath he owed him. and caught her under his wings. Now it serves you at his table, where you are satisfied. No need to go to another area, you have everything you need. In this materialistic culture, we don’t have to look for bigger and better things. We have complete satisfaction in our Redeemer. We are free to pursue pleasures and activities in this world. And he covered us with his grace, and he will cover us with his grace for all eternity!
This is your Redeemer!
By David Platt. Copyright © Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Original: David Platt?The novel of redemption? Mercy
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