Today we finish up Esther’s story. After fasting for three days, Esther approaches the king and is received. She invites the king and Haman to a banquet the following day, and at this banquet, she asks him to come to a second banquet the next day, when she will reveal what she really wants. I’ve …
Read-Through-The-Bible [10.03.19]
“And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?” Do you know who said those words, and to whom they were said? Today and tomorrow we are reading the book of Esther. Over 30 years have passed since the Jews returned to Israel, but Esther …
Read-Through-The-Bible [10.02.19]
Today we are finishing up the prophecies of Zechariah (chapters 9-14), in which we see two different and distinct descriptions of the promised Messiah. First, He is portrayed as a humble man of peace. “Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; …
Read-Through-The-Bible [10.01.19]
Today we finish up the book of Psalms with six psalms of praise and joy that our returned exiles would have sung as they completed the temple and participated once again in the sacrifices and worship of God. “The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.” (126:4) “Praise the …
Read-Through-The-Bible [09.30.19]
Today’s psalms include 107, 116, 118, & 125. I want to focus on Psalm 107 and urge you to read it in its entirety. It is a beautiful and encouraging read. My NASB aptly entitles this psalm, “The Lord Delivers Men from Manifold Troubles.” The last verse gives us pause and tells us we …
The Way Of The Word 