Wicked Haman had potted to exterminate every Jew living in the Persian kingdom. The law was enacted, and the date was approaching. Queen Esther intervened and begged the king for help. The king hanged wicked Haman for his evil plot, but the law was still active. On that day, and the days that followed, we […]
NUMBERS 1 November 2023 Lesson: 9 Numbers 15 The Failure of Israel in the Wilderness Once again, the main outline is from the Open Bible, slightly edited. David Guzik makes an excellent point. “Israel was at one of its lowest points in history. It had just rebelliously rejected God’s offer to bring the nation into […]
Why is the Gospel impact of today’s Christianity making such a minimal impact on our society? Could it be that the unbelieving world sees very little in the lives of Christians that attracts them to Christ? If the things we do, say, watch, attend, laugh at, seek, honour, praise, and spend our money on are […]
Though Haman was ruffled, and bit concerned after being forced to parade Mordecai around the city to honour him, he joined the king and Queen Esther for the second banquet. The king again asked Esther to share with him her request. Likely, after uttering a silent prayer and taking a deep breath, Esther spoke. Read […]
NUMBERS 25 October 2023 Lesson: 8 Numbers 13-14 The Major Failure of Israel at Kadesh Once again, the main outline is from the Open Bible, edited. Spies Investigate the Promised Land (13:1-33) God told Moses to send spies into Canaan (13:1-2). One ruler from each tribe was chosen. Note what Moses said to […]
In Colossians 4:2, the Holy Spirit had Paul challenge the Colossian believers to pray steadfastly, to watch for the tempter, and to thank God for His grace. Continuing this theme, he urges them to pray for others. Transition I find, in Colossians 4:3-4, three duties relating to praying for others that I want to share […]
After a very hot day, with scorching, oppressive winds from the desert, an afternoon sea breeze brings welcomed relief and cooler temperatures. This reminds me of Esther’s story. So far, in the story of Esther, the hot desert winds have been increasing. After young Esther became the Queen of Persia, her cousin Mordecai uncovered a […]
NUMBERS 11-12 18 October 2023 Lesson: 7 Numbers 11:1-12:16 Israel’s Failure En Route to Kadesh Complaining of the People (11:1-9) The people complained. The Hebrew adds, “of evil” or “of adversity”. They had only travelled for three days (10:33) and already they are complaining of their hardships. The LORD heard them, as He hears all […]
After addressing salvation (Colossians 3:1-4), separation (Colossians 3:5-8), sanctification (Colossians 3:9-15), and saturation (Colossians 3:16-17), he then made several specific applications. Those applications are the duties for wives to submit to their husbands (Colossians 3:18), for husbands to love their wives without bitterness (Colossians 3:19), for children to obey their parents in all things (Colossians […]
I am sorry, but the sermon did not record today. I thought I turned it on, but I must have pushed the wrong button. Let me encourage you to read the text below and or download the pdf for a better copy. After three days of fasting and prayer, Esther entered the king’s court uninvited. […]