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Jesus Calls Lazarus Forth From the Grave
Christ came to the tomb and ordered someone to roll away the stone. Martha objected to this strange request since Lazarus’ body would stink (vv. 38-39). Christ reminded her of His previous statements by saying, “Did I not say to you that if you would believe you would see the glory of …
Jonah’s Disobedience
The book opens with Jonah choosing to run away from God’s will for His life. Jonah chooses to go his own way (vv. 1-2). God tells him to go to Nineveh which was the capital of Assyria, and cry out against it for their great wickedness. Instead Jonah arose to flee to Tarshish f …
The Kings Defeated by the Israelites
Hanging on for dear life is reality. Fighting the battle to take new spiritual ground and not giving up is reality. But hopeful, confident rest is reality as well, knowing we are covered by the great protective wings of our faithful heavenly Father to deliver us, fight for us, and give us victory over …
Mordecai Honored by King Xerxes
God often accomplished some of His deepest work in the hearts of men, as they lay awake upon their beds at night. As this chapter unfolds, we see how King Ahasuerus’ sleeplessness proved to be the turning point in the fortunes of Haman and Mordecai as well as the tide of circumstances …