by Redeemer | Feb 6, 2022 | Blog
ESTHER—Week 3 Esther 3-4 This week we will be looking at Chapters 3 and 4 of Esther, and as we will see, events begin to unfold at a rapid pace. Haman unveils his plot to destroy the Jews, and Mordecai and Esther work out their plan to thwart Haman’s evil scheme. ...
by Redeemer | Jan 27, 2022 | Blog
ESTHER—Week 2 Esther 2 As we pick up our journey through the Book of Esther, no less than four years have passed since the events of Chapter 1. Xerxes has returned from his disastrous Greek campaign and is understandably depressed. Unfortunately for Xerxes, he...
by Redeemer | Jan 23, 2022 | Blog
ESTHER—INTRODUCTION Esther 1 We are starting a new journey through the fascinating Old Testament Book of Esther. Besides reading like a thrilling novel, this book is unique in all of Scripture because it is the only book in the Bible that never mentions God. Yet, as...
by Redeemer | Dec 16, 2021 | Blog
REDISCOVERING THE ANCIENT PATH THROUGH ADVENT—Week of December 19, 2021 Sleep in Peace: Ps. 4:8 As we wrap up examining Benedict’s rules for Christian formation through the lens of Advent, we will conclude with Rule 4.72: Sleep in Peace. So many of the Christmas...
by Redeemer | Dec 9, 2021 | Blog
REDISCOVERING THE ANCIENT PATH THROUGH ADVENT—Week of December 12, 2021 Pray for Others, Especially Those Who Mistreat You: Luke 6:27-28; Rom. 5:6-11 As we continue examining Benedict’s rules for Christian formation through the lens of Advent, this week we’ll look at...
