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Esther 9-10 1. God Can Turn Sorrow into Rejoicing Esther 9 begins with one of Scripture’s great reversals: “On the day when the Jews’ enemies had hoped to overpower them, just the opposite happened.” The decree of death had been issued, but God brought deliverance. The date chosen for destruction became the date of celebration.…

Esther 4:1-17 1. Courage Begins with Trusting God’s Purpose When Mordecai challenged Esther, he reminded her that her position was not accidental. Though he could not fully see God’s plan, he trusted that God had sovereignly placed Esther exactly where she needed to be. Esther’s circumstances suddenly became more than personal opportunity—they became kingdom responsibility.…

Esther 2:19-3:15 1. Earthly power is fragile, but God’s sovereignty is unshakable. Esther 2 ends with what seems like an insignificant detail. Mordecai uncovers an assassination plot against the king, Esther reports it, the conspirators are executed, and the event is quietly recorded in the royal chronicles. Nothing more is said. At least, not yet.…

Esther 1:1-2:18 The book of Esther is one of the most unique books in all of Scripture because God’s name is never mentioned. Yet as we read it together, His sovereign hand is impossible to miss. Esther reminds us that God’s silence is not His absence. Even when He seems hidden, He is faithfully accomplishing…

Hebrews 7:1-10 This Sunday we returned to one of the central themes of Hebrews: Jesus is better. The preacher resumes his discussion of Melchizedek, a mysterious figure who briefly appears in Genesis 14. After Abram rescues Lot and defeats the coalition of kings, he returns victorious with the spoils of war. Along the way he…

Hebrews 6:13-20 We want our lives to count. We want our work, our relationships, our sacrifices, and our faith to matter. We want to know that our years are moving toward something meaningful. But what happens when life becomes difficult? What happens when prayers seem unanswered, suffering lingers, or the promises of God appear delayed?…

Hebrews 5:11-6:12 This past Sunday, we explored one of the more sobering warnings in Hebrews. The author pauses his discussion of Jesus’ priesthood to address a concern among his readers: spiritual laziness. His concern is not merely that they lacked information, but that they had stopped progressing. Though they had heard much, they had not…

Hebrews 4:14-5:10 1. Jesus Understands Our WeaknessHebrews 4 tells us that Jesus has passed through the heavens as our great High Priest. Yet despite His exaltation, He is not distant or detached. He sympathizes with our weaknesses. He knows temptation. He knows suffering. He knows grief, tears, prayers, and dependence upon God. The difference is…

Hebrews 4:1-13 Most of us are running hard after something. A promotion. A purchase. Approval. Security. Significance. Even rest itself. Yet the harder we chase satisfaction, the more elusive it often becomes. 1. We Are Looking for Rest in the Wrong PlacesHebrews 4 points back to Israel in the wilderness. They heard God’s promise, but…

Hebrews 3:1-6 We spend much of life evaluating ourselves and others. Sometimes those evaluations are shallow. Sometimes they are harsh. Sometimes they are deeply misleading. But Hebrews calls us to shift our attention somewhere better: “Consider Jesus.” 1. Consider the BuilderHebrews 3 reminds us that Jesus is not merely part of God’s house—He is the…