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Tag Archives: Persia
God is in Control – Esther 6
There are times when things seem very out of control. Everything appears to be going wrong. And yet, in war, in peace, in bad times, in good times, in sickness, and in health, God is still in control. How often … Continue reading
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Tagged Esther, Esther 6, God is in control, God's Providence, Haman, Mordecai, Persia, providence
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God Gives Courage – Esther 5
As we look at Esther 5 today we’ll see a contrast between a believer who received courage by trusting God and an unbeliever trusts only in himself. Esther sought God and found direction and courage, Haman ignores God, seeks himself … Continue reading
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Tagged boasting, courage, courageous, Esther, Esther 5, faith, Haman, Mordecai, Persia, pride, trust, wisdom
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God Puts His People in Place – Esther 2
“God is preparing His heroes,” said A.B. Simpson, founder of the Christian and Missionary Alliance, “and when the opportunity comes, He can fit them into their places in a moment, and the world will wonder where they came from.” Dr. … Continue reading
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Tagged Esther, Esther 2, God's plan, God's Providence, God's will, Mordecai, Persia, Persian Empire, providence, Xerxes
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God Plans Ahead- Esther 1
The Book of Esther is one of the most unique in the Bible. The name of God is not mentioned in this book at all. There is not even a divine title or pronoun that refers to God. The Book … Continue reading
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Tagged drunkenness, Esther, Esther 1, God, God's Providence, God's will, Greeks, Persia, Persian Empire, pride, providence, Xerxes
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