The beloved Book of Esther is the record of an orphaned girl among the Jewish captives in the Persian capital Susa who became the emperor’s queen. Esther, who had been raised by her cousin Mordecai, was beautiful, intelligent, and wise. Esther and Mordecai together faced the king’s decree, which was prompted by Haman, to destroy all the Jews in the kingdom. Verses: Esther 1:1-22; 2:1-23; 3:1-2 Teacher: John Schoenheit
Session 8 continues to follow Abraham’s life. His son Ishmael is born to the slave girl Hagar; the covenant of circumcision is instituted; and...
Session 39 transitions from the historical records to the prophetic books of the Old Testament. Although not appearing chronologically in the Bible, these books...
Although David sinned, he always repented and then got on with living for God. In disobedience to the Law, he numbered the fighting men...