Esther 4:1-17 As we consider the story of Esther we see God’s undeniable hand of providence working behind the scenes in the lives of people to accomplish his plan. This is such a comfort for all believers as we consider his providencial hand of care in our own lives.

Ezra 7 & 8 (with Slideshow). As Ezra travels from Babylon to Jerusalem, with the decree of Artaxerxes the Persian King, Ezra was well aware that God’s providential hand was with them. It is such a comfort and encouragement for us to know that the good hand of God is with us also.

2 Kings 1-25 (Slideshow Download Available) This amazing book continues following the history of Israel and Judah, tracing the decline and captivity of both. We see the inevitable consequences of sin and rebellion against God despite the words and warnings of the prophets. Our hearts are deeply instructed as we see that the success or […]

Hebrews 9:24-26, 10:1-4 The Old Testament earthly Tabernacle and sacrificial system serve as a clear model or  figure of the heavenly reality and our means of access to God through the means of sacrifice.

1 Kings 14-22 (Slideshow Download Available) These chapters trace the history of Solomon during the United Kingdom up to where the Kingdom divides with his Son Rehoboam and Jeroboam in the North. We may well give these chapters the somber title of “How to lose a Kingdom”