Using an OT story to teach life principles
Using the story of Job: Long ago, in a land far away, a man lived with his family of ten children. He taught them well…
Job the man of Trials
Job 1-4 A Blameless Man God takes our worldview and our way of life seriously. Job is a central character that epitomizes his faith-filled life…
Prayer is our Weapon
Esther 8 to 10 Prayer Unleashes God’s Power Today we are one click away from knowing what is happening around the globe. Global governments and…
Villains Beware!
Esther 6 to 10 The Truth Reigns Supreme! As Peter reminded us, our arch-villain seeks to destroy [1Pet 5:8], but God in His providence will…
God is Sovereign
Esther 4 to 6 Pride vs. Humility All three books, Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther, tell us life stories under Persian rule. They depict Jewish prominence…
God is in control…
Esther 1-3 The Hallmark Movie of the Past In every Hallmark movie, there is a knight in shining armor who swoops in to rescue a…
Nehemiah: A Leader Example
Nehemiah 7 to 9 The Marks of a Good Leader The marks of a good leader are the ability to see ourselves as God’s servant…
Solution to the Enemy Problem
Nehemiah 4-6 Enemies without and within Every day we face the onslaught of our enemy, Satan. When God opens doors for us to work, as…
Do I see the Hand of God upon me?
Nehemiah 1-3 All Praise and Honor to God! Nehemiah is a man of character, integrity, honesty, emotions high and low and lastly, he is a…
Prayer brings repentance.
Ezra 10: The response to sin. In Babylon, Ezra spent his time memorizing scripture, praying, and memorizing the Law of God. He prepared to leave…