The book of Esther tells how a Jewish young woman becomes the queen of Persia and saves her people from a plot to destroy them. She is assisted in this by Mordecai, her cousin and guardian. But her ascendancy from obscurity to royalty is not coincidental. She is born, prepared, and supported for “such a time as this.” Scriptures referenced include Esther 4:13-17; Esther 7:3-6; Jeremiah 29:11; Proverbs 16:4; Ephesians 2:10; and 1 Peter 2:9.
After the flood, humanity was given a fresh start, with God’s command to spread across the earth and form distinct nations. Genesis 10, known...
Today we continue our series: “Ten Lessons for Today from the Christmas Story” with Episode 5. The first Christmas wasn’t as tidy (or as...
The Gospel of Matthew has deeply influenced Christian art, music, and film, portraying key events like the Nativity and the Sermon on the Mount....
