RUTH, RUINED, REJECTED, BUT REDEEMED (8 OF 8)
Scripture: Ruth 4:1-22
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Ruth, Ruined, Rejected, But Redeemed (8 of 8)
Series: Lesson's from Ruth about Life and Love
Donald Cantrell
Ruth 4: 1 - 22
I - The Suspenseful Scenario (1 - 4)
II - The Shameful Shunning (5 - 8)
III - The Skilful Savior (9 - 10)
IV - The Soulful Supplications (11 - 12)
V - The Sprightful Situation (13 - 16)
VI - The Successful Seed (17 - 22)
This sermon contains a fully alliterated outline, with sub-points.
Theme: ''When one's pain is turned into God's plan''
Leap Year - Her Favorite Day
Looking back through ancient Irish history, it is said that the tradition began in 5th century Ireland when St. Brigid of Kildare bitterly complained to St. Patrick that women had to wait far too long for men to propose.
The legend says that St. Patrick decreed the women could propose on this one day in February during the leap year. I'm sure the women were thrilled.
The tradition was then taken to Scotland by Irish monks.
Back in 1288, the Scots passed a law that allowed a woman to propose marriage to the man of their dreams in a leap year, with the law also stating that any man who declined the proposal on this day would have to pay a fine.
The law was allegedly passed by an unmarried Queen Margaret (although records show she may only have been five years old at the time) and she put in place a rule that all those women proposing must wear a red petticoat while doing so.
The fine to be paid if a man declined could range from a kiss to payment for a silk dress or a pair of gloves.
This tradition comes from another tale about St. Patrick and St. Brigid in which she drops straight to her knee at Patrick's decree, instantly proposing to him. Patrick declined her offer - he was probably too busy saving Ireland from snakes - but he gave her a kiss on the cheek and a silk gown to soften the blow.
This, too, is dubious. Although many people believe that St. Patrick and St. Brigid met and that she offered her vows to him, Brigid ...
Series: Lesson's from Ruth about Life and Love
Donald Cantrell
Ruth 4: 1 - 22
I - The Suspenseful Scenario (1 - 4)
II - The Shameful Shunning (5 - 8)
III - The Skilful Savior (9 - 10)
IV - The Soulful Supplications (11 - 12)
V - The Sprightful Situation (13 - 16)
VI - The Successful Seed (17 - 22)
This sermon contains a fully alliterated outline, with sub-points.
Theme: ''When one's pain is turned into God's plan''
Leap Year - Her Favorite Day
Looking back through ancient Irish history, it is said that the tradition began in 5th century Ireland when St. Brigid of Kildare bitterly complained to St. Patrick that women had to wait far too long for men to propose.
The legend says that St. Patrick decreed the women could propose on this one day in February during the leap year. I'm sure the women were thrilled.
The tradition was then taken to Scotland by Irish monks.
Back in 1288, the Scots passed a law that allowed a woman to propose marriage to the man of their dreams in a leap year, with the law also stating that any man who declined the proposal on this day would have to pay a fine.
The law was allegedly passed by an unmarried Queen Margaret (although records show she may only have been five years old at the time) and she put in place a rule that all those women proposing must wear a red petticoat while doing so.
The fine to be paid if a man declined could range from a kiss to payment for a silk dress or a pair of gloves.
This tradition comes from another tale about St. Patrick and St. Brigid in which she drops straight to her knee at Patrick's decree, instantly proposing to him. Patrick declined her offer - he was probably too busy saving Ireland from snakes - but he gave her a kiss on the cheek and a silk gown to soften the blow.
This, too, is dubious. Although many people believe that St. Patrick and St. Brigid met and that she offered her vows to him, Brigid ...
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