The book of Esther reads like a movie script, complete with a beautiful, courageous young girl (Esther), a fearless hero (Mordecai), and the dastardly villain (Haman). It’s a story of faith, bravery, suspense, betrayal and palace intrigue with a satisfying ending. How does Esther inspire us today?
The story begins with a young Jewish woman named Mary, who was engaged to a man named Joseph. The angel Gabriel visited Mary, and told her she would have a son named Jesus. God used his power - his Holy Spirit - to cause Mary to have a baby by a miracle. Watch this charming animated video for the rest of the story!
The Old Testament serves as a factual and archeological source for tracing Israel's past and how they developed as a nation. The 12 sons of Jacob (whose name was changed to Israel) were the beginnings of the nation and they moved into the land that would also bear that same name. Why are there so many questions about and issues with this tiny nation? Are they really occupying land that is not theirs? Is Israel really mean and over-the-top harsh with their neighbors, or are there important details about the constant conflicts that we are always missing? Watch this short vlog then listen to the full podcast of the same name.
Is it true that Jewish people are favored in God's eyes and if that's true, why bother being a Christian at all?
The Jewish Passover celebration today roughly corresponds with the Christian's time of Easter. What does Passover directly have to do with Jesus? So much!
***EMAIL OR WRITE US FOR FREE BOOKLETS ON THIS TOPIC: "WILL ISRAEL SURVIVE THE END TIMES?" AND "THE ISRAELI-ARAB PEACE PROCESS AND BIBLE PROPHECY."*** All Christians studying the Old Testament realize the important role given to the nation of Israel by God. We can also easily prove the Jewish roots of the Christian faith. Yet, for many centuries, the Christian demographic has been almost exclusively Gentile. Is Israel still on God’s radar screen? Modern history tells us about Israel’s re-establishment as a nation after 2,000 years of exile. Daily news confirms it is for real! Is this by God’s doing? If so, what is the plan? Stay with us as we discuss these intriguing questions.
