“God’s Love Letter”
Malachi 1 to 4 When you begin to write a letter to someone precious, how do you start? God starts by saying: “I have loved…
Month: September 2021
Nehemiah’s Epitaph
Nehemiah 11 to 13, Ps 126 Nehemiah reminds God! Do we? Over and over, one refrain is used by Nehemiah “remember me, O God” for…
The Joy of the Lord!
Nehemiah 8-10 God is good; his commandments are good. If we obey Him and them, He will give us joy and blessing. Ezra had spent…
Fear of Man or Fear of God?
Nehemiah 6-7 Principle #1 When you are in leadership, there will be opposition. Principle #2 Fear is our biggest enemy. Principle #3 Believers need discernment.…
“The Triology”
Nehemiah 1 to 5 Ezra, Esther, Nehemiah all lived in or around the palace in Susa, yet as Moses taught, they were separated religiously from…
An Example to Follow
Ezra 7 -10 – 2 Tim 2:15 These chapters take place after the drama of Esther in the palace. King Xerxes has passed on, and…
God Directs Our Steps
Esther 6 to 10 As Peter reminded us, our arch-villain seeks to destroy [1Pet 5:8], but God in His providence will always overrule his plans…
The Hallmark Movie of the Past
Esther 1 to 5 In every Hallmark movie there is a knight in shining armor who swoops in to rescue a damsel in distress. God…
The King is Coming!
Zechariah 8 to 14 There is a song with one stanza: “O the King is coming, The King is coming! I just heard the trumpets…
“Dirty Laundry & Fasting”
Zechariah 1 to 7 The remnant has returned to Jerusalem, but they have carried “old baggage” with them. When we travel, do we take clean…