The books of Ezra and Nehemiah are the stories of the restoration of God’s temple in Jerusalem and the city […]
3.4.24: Ezra 1-3: God Sends the People to Reclaim, Restore, and Rebuild the Temple Read More »
The books of Ezra and Nehemiah are the stories of the restoration of God’s temple in Jerusalem and the city itself. It’s c. 538 BC, the Babylonians who captured the Jews and brought them to Babylon were gone. The Medes and Persians ruled by King Cyrus are in power. It’s time for God’s promise to the Jews of renewal and reconstruction to be fulfilled. Seek the truth…
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The Eastern Orthodox Church, specifically the Russian one, has been elevated in the news a lot since Russia invaded Ukraine.
3.4.23: Special: The Eastern Orthodox Religion: What are their Beliefs? Are they Saved? Read More »
The Eastern Orthodox Church, specifically the Russian one, has been elevated in the news a lot since Russia invaded Ukraine. I watched videos of Vladimir Putin worshiping in a church in Russia. My first thought was — if he is truly Christian, as his ritualistic worship indicates, how can he be so cruel as to invade a country without provocation? Seek the truth…
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As we wind down the epic story of Queen Esther, we see again how God humbles the proud and exalts
3.4.22: Esther 9-10: God Fulfills Promises Through Everyday Life and Humble People Read More »
As we wind down the epic story of Queen Esther, we see again how God humbles the proud and exalts the humble — another ironic reversal of fortune. Seek the truth…
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Up till now, Esther has done nothing but please the king. Nevertheless, unless she can turn the tides, she and
3.4.21: Esther 7-8: Here we Have Another Epic Reversal of Fortune Crafted by God Read More »
Up till now, Esther has done nothing but please the king. Nevertheless, unless she can turn the tides, she and her people — all the Jews — will be annihilated. Yet, we know that God cannot and will not let that happen. Seek the truth…
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Irony – “Astate of affairsor an event that seems deliberately contrary to what one expects and isoftenamusing as a result.”
3.4.20: Esther 5-6: Watch God’s Hand Work in this Ironic Reversal of Fortune Read More »
Irony – “A state of affairs or an event that seems deliberately contrary to what one expects and is often amusing as a result.” In these next 2 chapters, we have an ironic reversal of fortune. Furthermore, you can see God’s handiwork as the events play out. Seek the truth…
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For such a time as this. That’s a phrase that is often quoted when a person is in the right
3.4.18: Esther 3-4: God’s Providence Calls for Courage For Such a Time as This Read More »
or such a time as this. That’s a phrase that is often quoted when a person is in the right place at the right time, with proper authority, ability, skill, or wherewithal to do something positive. It could be to fix what is broken, to correct a wrong, or to bring an important issue to a leader. That’s the situation in which we find Queen Esther in these next 2 chapters. Seek the truth…
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