2018-09-23 — Being (or Seeking) A Virtuous Spouse

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Church Year: Pentecost 18:
Date: September 23, 2018

Theme: Being (or Seeking) A Virtuous Spouse

1. One who loves in deed, not in word only
2. One who self-sacrifices and puts all selfish pride aside
3. One who seeks someone honorable, not merely attractive
– Ruth 3:9-11

– Pastor: John Hein

The Order of Worship: Bulletin

Liturgy: Liturgy:
WS, p. 1

Hymns:

WS 791 : Lord, When You Came as Welcome Guest Hymnary.org link
LSB 860 : Gracious Savior, Grant Your Blessing Hymnary.org link
TLH 624 : O Blessed Home Where Man and Wife Hymnary.org link
TLH 625 : Oh, Blest the House Whate'er Befall Hymnary.org link

Scripture Readings:

Scripture Readings:
Proverbs 31:10-12, 25-31
Ephesians 5:22-33
Ruth 3:1-18

Theme: Being (or Seeking) A Virtuous Spouse

1. One who loves in deed, not in word only
2. One who self-sacrifices and puts all selfish pride aside
3. One who seeks someone honorable, not merely attractive

Ruth 3:9–11 (Listen)

9 He said, “Who are you?” And she answered, “I am Ruth, your servant. Spread your wings1 over your servant, for you are a redeemer.” 10 And he said, “May you be blessed by the LORD, my daughter. You have made this last kindness greater than the first in that you have not gone after young men, whether poor or rich. 11 And now, my daughter, do not fear. I will do for you all that you ask, for all my fellow townsmen know that you are a worthy woman.

Footnotes

[1] 3:9 Compare 2:12; the word for wings can also mean corners of a garment

(ESV)