When loss empties us out, we stop daring to hope for anything more. Then the first glimmers appear, and Naomi's heart starts to beat again. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller shows how God's redemption is bigger than we think. Discover why a redeemer named Boaz hints at something far bigger than even Ruth could see.

This is part one of the sermon, "Glimmers of Hope."

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02:27 – Glimmers of Redemption: The first signs God isn't finished.
05:06 – Her Heart Beats Again: Naomi dares to hope once more.
07:45 – Reading the Turn: Ruth 2 and the hope breaking through.
10:24 – A Redeemer Named: The word goel and what it means.
12:59 – "It Is Good, My Daughter": Naomi sees the bigger picture.
16:17 – More Than All This: Could the redemption be even greater?
19:05 – Why Hope Is Hard: Daring to imagine after loss.

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Dr. Philip Miller is the 17th Senior Pastor of The Moody Church. He is the featured speaker on "Living Hope" and "Moody Church Hour," with programs broadcasting on 700 outlets in the U.S. He and his wife Krista live in Chicago with their four children. Pastor Philip is passionate about proclaiming God's Word, cultivating healthy ministry, and investing in future leaders.

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We tend to swing between forcing our own way and passively waiting around. The characters in Ruth model a third path. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller unpacks what he calls "proactive dependence." Discover how Boaz shows us the kind of trust in God that rolls up it sleeves and acts.

This is part three of the sermon, "Merciful Justice."

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02:47 – Biblical Justice in Action: Boaz as the living example.
05:25 – Giving Up His Rights: Sharing what's rightfully his.
10:35 – Turning Toward the Needy: Boaz moves toward Ruth and Naomi.
13:10 – Not Passive Waiting: Why we can't just sit and sulk.
16:24 – What Hangs Us Up: The barriers to proactive dependence.
19:19 – Receiving and Giving Grace: What Ruth models that Naomi doesn't.
20:29 – Led to Green Pastures: What to do once God provides.

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Dr. Philip Miller is the 17th Senior Pastor of The Moody Church. He is the featured speaker on "Living Hope" and "Moody Church Hour," with programs broadcasting on 700 outlets in the U.S. He and his wife Krista live in Chicago with their four children. Pastor Philip is passionate about proclaiming God's Word, cultivating healthy ministry, and investing in future leaders.

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"Justice" gets thrown around so much we've forgotten what it means. In Ruth, God's providence shows up with our responsibility to act. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller clears the clutter around biblical justice. Discover why caring for the vulnerable starts with the one person right in front of us.

This is part two of the sermon, "Merciful Justice."

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02:21 – The Power of Providence: God working behind the scenes.
04:57 – Our Responsibility: Why our choices still matter.
07:32 – In the Way, Yet Welcomed: Boaz notices the overlooked.
10:10 – Repaid in Kindness: God returns Ruth's care for Naomi.
14:04 – Clearing the Clutter: What biblical justice actually is.
18:57 – Who's Vulnerable Near Us: Putting justice where we live.
22:04 – When We've Been Wronged: Justice when it's personal.

Moody Church Media [https://www.moodymedia.org/], home of "Living Hope" and "Moody Church Hour," exists to bring glory to God through the transformation of lives.

Dr. Philip Miller is the 17th Senior Pastor of The Moody Church. He is the featured speaker on "Living Hope" and "Moody Church Hour," with programs broadcasting on 700 outlets in the U.S. He and his wife Krista live in Chicago with their four children. Pastor Philip is passionate about proclaiming God's Word, cultivating healthy ministry, and investing in future leaders.

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