Theology That Bites Back
Introduction: We have arrived at the conclusion of this gripping story, and we are now in a position to take from it the central lesson. That lesson has to do with the driving force of Haman’s malice, and how Mordecai’s leadership prevented the Jews from falling into the same trap as did Haman. The Text: …
Dear Ehud, In my last letter, I was emphasizing the prophetic office of Christ. He was the greater prophet who had been promised by Moses (Deut. 18:15). But I also need to present Christ to you ...
Introduction We are now on the verge of battle. The battle is not yet joined, but it is about to be. What was going to be an official slaughter, a purge, an extermination, a genocide, with the full ...
Introduction: And so Esther has set a very delicate trap, and we come now to the point where the trap is sprung. She had planted in the king’s mind the suspicion that Haman was up to no good, after something, possibly including her. She had planted unreasonable security in Haman’s mind, which was perhaps why …
A devotional at ACCS In this short devotional, I would like to draw some edification out of an apparent contradiction in Scripture. It is only apparent, not truly a contradiction, but there is certainly ...
Introduction: Sermon Video As we have noted, Esther is displaying a high level of courage, coupled with a shrewd understanding of the two men she is dealing with. One of them is her husband, the ...
As believing Christians, we look to the book of Genesis for a divine account of how God created all things. It is right and proper that we do so. For example, we can clearly see that He created the heavens and earth, and the sun and moon, and the sea and dry land. He is …
Introduction: Sermon Video In this passage, we can see the envy and conceit of Haman on full display, as well as the shrewdness of Esther on full display. She knows how treacherous the terrain ...
Great God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,I turn to You now, and I ask You for grace.I pray for the grace that descends from above,That is quiet, and peaceable, and easily entreated. I ask for the grace of Your wisdom and peace. I ask for the grace of Your power and mightThat Your …
Introduction: In this passage, the evil design that Haman has for all the Jews is revealed to everyone, and it hits like a thunderbolt. Mordecai reacts with great grief in the city of Shushan, but ...
