How do you face life’s biggest challenges without being ruled by fear? Seek God’s wisdom through prayer, planning, patience, and poise. Esther 5:1–14 Preparation Proverbs 3:5–6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight … [Read More…] Wisdom in Action
Psalm 117 A. Who? (v. 1b) B. Why? (v. 2a) C. What? (vv. 1a, 2b): “Praise the Lord!” 1. Praise is a command (why that reality troubled C.S. Lewis). 2. Why does God command praise? I. Because it is “right” to praise the infinitely glorious and spiritually beautiful God of the Bible II. … [Read More…] Spiritual Health Made Audible; The Practice of Praise
What if this moment is not random? Trust that God is at work, rekindle your faith, and courageously follow where He leads. Esther 4:1–17 Devastation • It’s time to face reality. Desperation • It’s time to rekindle faith. Determination • It’s time to choose courage. Takeaway: Our times are in His … [Read More…] For Such A Time As This
When death and fear surround us, where is God? Remember the third day, when God turns the story. Even now, He is with us, redeeming our suffering for His glory. Esther 3:1–15 Ancestral Hate This animosity is generational. Genocidal Horror This scheme is satanic. Covenantal Hope This plight is spiritual. … [Read More…] In the Shadow of Death
How can we remain faithful in a hostile culture? Like Esther and Mordecai, believers face four dangers as a minority, but God remains faithful through it all. Esther 2:1–23 The Danger of Conformity Dare to be different. The Danger of Compromise Dare to be obedient. The Danger of Concealment Dare to be … [Read More…] Daring Faith in a Hostile Culture
When the world feels out of control, who is really in charge? God’s hidden hand is at work, holding His people and fulfilling His purposes. Esther 1:1–22 Projected Power History is full of egomaniacs trying to rule the world. Personal Power Never underestimate the influence of quiet refusal. … [Read More…] Who’s In Charge Here Anyway?
Leviticus 23:23–44 Big Idea: The feasts of Israel reveal God’s plan of redemption: the spring feasts point to Messiah’s first coming, while the fall feasts anticipate His return, Israel’s restoration, and God dwelling forever with His redeemed people. I. The Feasts Point to Messiah II. Trumpets: The King is Coming III. … [Read More…] Messiah in the Fall Feasts of Israel
Romans 10:1–4 Nothing is wasted. Truth. What do you want?
Jeremiah 18:1–18 The Potter—God He works purposefully. He works patiently. He works authoritatively. Does He fail? His purposes are hidden and yet visible. The Wheel—Life The circumstances of life (e.g. Jonah). The various people of life. The First Vessel (you and me) Resist? Lopsided? Broken dreams. The Remade Vessel The same clay; a different shape. … [Read More…] Shaped By The Potter
Subject: The Law keeps you bound to what you can do. Love sets you free for what only God can do in you. John 3:1–21 Enough to Ask, Not Enough to Enter (3:1–8) Bound by Law (3:9–14) Freed by Love (3:15–21) Conclusion: Can you see the love of God all … [Read More…] Bound By Law, Freed By Love
