Morning Light – February 17th, 2016 Today: [Esther One] Vashti Defies Ahasuerus, king of Persia. In this chapter we see the opening scene of the book of Esther as a drunken king defrauds his queen in an unguarded moment. The lesson for us is how God works in the midst of this tawdry affair to […]
READ MORE Morning Light – February 16th, 2016 Today: [Nehemiah Thirteen] When the Move of God Stands the Test of Time. In this chapter the narrative of Nehemiah concludes. Nehemiah returns from 10 years back in Persia and finds many offenses and compromises have taken hold in his absence. Any move of God is tested by time […]
READ MORE Morning Light – February 15th, 2016 Today: [Nehemiah Twelve] Making the Main Thing the Main Thing. In this chapter Nehemiah and Ezra dedicate the temple and the city after the walls are restored. Particular emphasis is paid to recounting the narrative of how God used Zerubabbel, Ezra and Nehemiah to serve each in their unique […]
READ MORE Morning Light – February 12th, 2016: Are You Willing to be Inconvenienced for the Kingdom? Today: [Nehemiah Eleven] Are You Willing to be Inconvenienced for the Kingdom? In this chapter Nehemiah is dealing with the problem of lack of population in the restored city of Jerusalem. A lottery (gasp!) is conducted and 1 in 10 […]
READ MORE Morning Light – February 11th, 2016 Today: [Nehemiah Ten] On What Basis is Obedience to God Even Possible? In this chapter Nehemiah and Ezra induce the people to take a terrible curse on themselves if they don’t obey God. Have you ever done this? Have you ever prayed “Lord whatever it takes – I want […]
READ MORE Morning Light – February 10th, 2016: The Full Measure of Repentance Today: [Nehemiah Nine] The Full Measure of Repentance. Is there any real need for you to repent once you become a Christian? What does it mean to repent anyway? Do we just show remorse, or is it necessary to be more public in our […]
READ MORE Morning Light – February 9th, 2016 Today: [Nehemiah Eight] Nehemiah Celebrates the Feast of Tabernacles. In this chapter the people come together at the water gate to hear the reading of the word of God. Water in the bible not only represents the Spirit but also the word of God itself. In reading the word […]
READ MORE Morning Light – February 8th, 2016 Today: [Nehemiah Seven] The Wall of Jerusalem is Completed. In this chapter the walls of the city are completed. The temple is restored and opened for the people. The Levites are set in order and much authority and blessing comes to those who endured and maintained and were willing […]
READ MORE Morning Light – February 5th, 2016: Never Negotiate with Your Critics Today: [Nehemiah Six] Never Negotiate with Your Critics. In this chapter Sanballat again attempts to distract Nehemiah from the rebuilding of the walls of the city. Nehemiah refuses and Sanballat uses many tactics to persuade him. This episode in Nehemiah’s life is a powerful […]
READ MORE Morning Light – February 2nd, 2016 Today: [Nehemiah Four] Resisting the Mocker. In this chapter Sanballat the Syrian mounts resistance against Nehemiah. The walls are difficult to rebuild and now the workers must proceed with their tool in one hand and their weapon in the other. If you purpose in your life to be something […]
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