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Mordecai Honored (Esther)
In response to Haman’s evil plot, Esther demonstrated remarkable wisdom and courage in making her appeal to King Xerxes. Then, seemingly coincidentally, the king remembered that Mordecai had saved his life and decided to honor him, much to the embarrassment of Haman! Was this God’s hidden hand at work? One thing is sure: God’s providence is never late. Read more…
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For Such a Time as This (Esther)
What do you do when your circumstances are messed up and you don’t have enough control to fix it yourself? The big question is this: Are you ready to do the right thing, whatever the cost? While Mordecai lamented the king’s edict, Esther demonstrated real courage by being willing to sacrifice herself to try to save her people. But would it be enough? Read more…
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Haman’s Plot (Esther)
Bad leaders corrupt organizations. How? One way is by promoting all the wrong people. In Esther, this is when the plot thickens. When King Xerxes made Haman his second in command, Mordecai refused to bow to him. Haman’s wounded pride led to a plot to kill and plunder all the Jewish people of Persia. Would they survive this existential threat? Read more…
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Esther Made Queen (Esther)
What do you do when you aren’t sure what would be right in a complicated situation, conversation, or decision? Chapter 2 is full of morally ambiguous situations for Esther and Mordecai — not a lot of black and white, but lots of gray. However, the history-making result was that Esther was crowned queen of Persia. God’s people need wisdom and courage to navigate the complexities of life in exile. Read more…
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Queen Vashti Deposed (Esther)
2,500 years ago, in the Kingdom of Persia, King Xerxes hosted an extravagant party as a lavish display of his power and wealth, but instead revealed his foolish pride and insecurity. He demanded that his wife, Queen Vashti, entertain his guests, but she refused and was deposed. This sets the stage for Esther to become the queen, but also points to the need for a better King. Read more…
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7 Final Instructions for a Faithful Church (1 Thessalonians)
Of course, we must be faithful as individual Christians. But what does a faithful church look like? A faithful church will pay close attention to how we treat one another, the attitudes we share, and the kind of people we’re becoming together in Christ. Isn’t this the kind of church you’d want to be part of? Read more…
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