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.
Ezekiel is a prophet and priest who ministers to fellow Jews exiled to a village as a part of the Babylonian Captivity. Through his...
The Book of Proverbs emphasizes the profound power and impact of words, underscoring that our speech can bring life or death, healing or harm....
The Song of Solomon, while celebrating human intimacy, is also a metaphor for divine love, underscoring the sacredness of marriage, the beauty of creation,...
