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.
Matthew 28:19-20 famously records Christ’s command to make disciples, and do so through baptism and teaching people from all nations to embrace all the...
The life of Titus, as presented in Paul’s epistle, offers a profound example of faithfulness, courage, and dedication in the early Christian church. A...
Adeste Fideles, translated in English as “O Come all ye faithful” is a Christmas carol, originally written in Latin, that has been attributed to...
