Jeremy Utley - Don't Just Kiss God's Promises

Jeremy UtleyJuly 20, 201714mWatch on YouTube

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Speaker: Jeremy Utley Title: Don't Just Kiss God's Promises Date: 07-16-2017 Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29) We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3) We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)

Summary

The central message is the necessity of actively clinging to God's promises rather than merely acknowledging them. The speaker uses the contrast between Orpah and Ruth to illustrate this, noting that while Orpah returned to her own people, Ruth remained devoted to Naomi and her God. He warns that the enemy's tactic is not outright doubt, but a subtle tendency to move away from God's promises, which is functionally the same as doubting them.

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Ruth and Orpah: A Simple ContrastA simple contrast in Ruth between Orpah kissing her mother-in-law and Ruth clinging to her illustrates the enemy's schemes regarding God's promises.Ruth 1:14

Taking God's Promises SeriouslyBelievers become partakers of the divine nature and cleanse themselves through God's promises rather than just His commands.

The Master Tactic of the EnemyInstead of making believers explicitly doubt, Satan subtly introduces the functional equivalent of saying no by getting people to move away from God's word.

Ruth's Unwavering CommitmentRuth refused to be urged away from Naomi, declaring a permanent loyalty that mirrors Jesus rejecting Satan's temptations.Ruth 1:14–16

The Danger of Emotion Without Follow-ThroughOrpah wept and kissed Naomi just like Ruth, yet she still returned to her people and her gods, showing the danger of superficial emotion.

What Do I Do If the Lord Tarries?While it seemed reasonable for Orpah to move on, Ruth stayed and ultimately was in the lineage of Jesus Christ.

Faithful Is He Who Calls YouGod is faithful to sanctify believers completely and bring His word to pass despite temporary suffering.

Do Not Be Moved From Your HopeEven when personal experience does not line up immediately with biblical promises, believers should not let contrary evidence sway their hope.

Will He Find Faith on the Earth?Jesus encourages believers to keep crying out day and night because God will bring about justice quickly for those who hold on.

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