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Courage in the Face of Anti-Semitism
In a time when there seems to be an almost relentless emphasis on what we should be anxious, fearful, and scared about, focusing on courage is important. Courage is mental or moral strength to resist opposition, danger, or hardship. In the Book of Esther, we meet two women, Vashti and Esther, who each in her own way, demonstrate courage in the face of hostility, challenge injustice, and uphold the cause of the oppressed. They are an inspiring example to all of us.
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Verse of the Day – October 28
The key chapter is based on The Great Confession from Nehemiah 9:1-37. The Verse of the Day is Nehemiah 9:17 They refused to obey, and were not mindful of the wonders that you performed among them; but they stiffened their necks and determined to return to their slavery in Egypt. But you are a God…
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Message Preview – Courage in the Face of Anti-Semitism
Join us this Sunday on Week 17 of our 66-week journey through the bible entitled: The Bible – A Story of Love, Belonging Redemption and Hope. The second part of our journey is entitled Learning From History So We Don’t Repeat It and covers Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1& 2 Samuel, 1 & 2 Kings, 1…
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Verse of the Day – October 26
The key chapter is based on Nehemiah Deals with Oppression from Nehemiah 5:1-19. The Verse of the Day is Nehemiah 5:11 Restore to them, this very day, their fields, their vineyards, their olive orchards, and their houses, and the interest on money, grain, wine, and oil that you have been exacting from them.” Nehemiah 5:11…
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Verse of the Day – October 25
The key chapter is based on Doing What Needs to Be Done from Nehemiah 3:1-14. The Verse of the Day is Nehemiah 3:14 Malchijah son of Rechab, ruler of the district of[a] Beth-haccherem, repaired the Dung Gate; he rebuilt it and set up its doors, its bolts, and its bars. Nehemiah 3:14 To read the…
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Verse of the Day – October 24
The key chapter is based on Nehemiah’s Prayer from Nehemiah 1:1-11. The Verse of the Day is Nehemiah 1:6 “Let your ear be attentive and your eyes open to hear the prayer your servant is praying before you day and night for your servants, the people of Israel. I confess the sins we Israelites, including…
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It Takes Everyone to Build the Church
Nehemiah chapter 3 tells us about all the people that work together to build the wall around Jerusalem. The same is true today, it takes all of us to build the church. Every person is important! We all have part or role to play!
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Verse of the Day – October 23
The key chapter is based on A Painful Decision Ezra from Ezra 9:1-15. The Verse of the Day is Ezra 10:2 Then Shekaniah son of Jehiel, one of the descendants of Elam, said to Ezra, “We have been unfaithful to our God by marrying foreign women from the peoples around us. But in spite of…
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Verse of the Day – October 22
The key chapter is based on The History of Ezra from Ezra 7:1-28. The Verse of the Day is Ezra 7:10 For Ezra had devoted himself to the study and observance of the Law of the Lord, and to teaching its decrees and laws in Israel. Ezra 7:10 To read the complete book of Ezra…
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