Monday’s section in this week’s lesson asks the question, “What circumstances might you think of where it could be prudent not to be overt about our faith? Or should we never do that? And if not, why not?” This question reminded me about the story about the unclean spirits and why Jesus told them to … Continue reading –>
Inside Story for Friday 22nd of December 2023 By Andrew McChesney Since childhood, Joseph Delamou had gone to church daily and, following his father’s example, knelt before images. But he had a vivid dream when he asked God if he was going to the right church. He sensed that God was calling him to leave … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Friday 22nd of December 2023 “To every household and every school, to every parent, teacher, and child upon whom has shone the light of the gospel, comes at this crisis the question put to Esther the queen at that momentous crisis in Israel’s history, ‘Who knoweth whether thou art come to the … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Thursday 21st of December 2023 Commentators for millennia have noticed that God’s name does not appear in the book of Esther. This is the only biblical book where such a phenomenon occurs. However, the Jews were able to recognize God’s actions in the great deliverance made for them, and this book was … Continue reading –>
Join It Is Written Sabbath School host Eric Flickinger and this week’s featured guest, Jeff Scogging, as they provide additional insights into this week’s Sabbath School lesson, “Esther and Mordecai.” (3)
Continue reading -->You can view an in-depth discussion of Esther and Mordecai in the Hope Sabbath School class led by Pastor Derek Morris. Click on this link to view the discussion: Hope Sabbathschool 12: Mission Lessons from Esther and Mordecai With thanks to Hope Channel – Television that will change your life. (4)
Continue reading -->Daily Lesson for Wednesday 20th of December 2023 Read Esther 4:1-14. Why was it considered at this moment appropriate for Esther to identify herself as a Jew? When Mordecai contacted Esther for her help, she had been married to Ahasuerus for several years, but there was a law in Persia that no one could … Continue reading –>
“God’s Mission – My Mission” consistently points us to our Gracious God and how He wishes us to portray what He has done for us. In response we will reach out to others: Hymn 573 – I’ll Go Where You Want Me To Go, Dear Lord, hence our theme hymn. This is in response to So Send … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Esther met the issue and brought salvation to her people. Converted women can play an important part in more humble positions. This, many have been doing and are still ready to do. December 23, 2023 A. Have a volunteer read Esther 2:5-10. B. Have a volunteer read Esther 3:1-15. C. Have a volunteer … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Tuesday 19th of December 2023 Living as they were in a foreign land, sooner or later Mordecai and Esther, if they were to remain faithful to God, might have run into trouble. This, certainly, became the case for Mordecai. Read Esther 3:1-15:1-15. What happened here, and why? In Esther 3:1-15, we … Continue reading –>
