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Cast Your Bread Upon The Waters
In Ecclesiastes, Solomon gives us a set of proverbs for how we ought to be living our lives, telling us how we should be working and what kind of behavior we need to avoid. What should we expect to gain from following these rules? Read more
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Foreshadows in Esther: A Memorial Feast
As the book of Esther concludes, the Jews draw together to hold a feast in celebration of their victory. Today, we also draw together to hold a feast in memory of our victory: the Lord’s Supper. Read more
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Foreshadows in Esther: The Edict of Salvation
In order to save their people, Mordecai and Esther must create a new royal edict that is able to overcome Haman’s edict of death. For us today, Christ has brought an edict of salvation that rescues us from spiritual death. Read more
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Foreshadows In Esther: Royal Robes
We often point out that the book of Esther is that it is the only book in the Bible with no direct references to God. However, there are actually very strong connections to the New Testament in Esther, from which we can draw many important lessons. Read more
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A Song Leader’s Most Important Skill
When we talk about the work done by song leaders, most of the focus tends to go to the technical skills of how to read music or use a pitch pipe. Far more important, however, is the responsibility of deciding what the congregation is going to sing. Read more
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Singing Hymns By False Teachers
Many of the writers of the songs we sing were unfaithful or even outright false teachers. Why do we still allow their songs to be included and used in our worship? To answer, we must turn to examples in both the Old and New Testaments to see how God’s people handled similar questions. Read more
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Nehemiah’s Prayer
The opening verses of Nehemiah tell us about a man receiving dire news of his brethren suffering distress. Hearing this report, Nehemiah turns to what every faithful person should turn to in their hour of great need: prayer. Read more
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The Pessimistic Christian
Sometimes it seems like the world is getting more chaotic and sinful every day. How should we respond, and what kind of attitude should we have? Read more
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Remember Me, O My God, For Good
In the very last verse of Nehemiah, we see a unique closing thought: a petition to God to remember the good deeds that Nehemiah has done. Read more