Step into the golden age of the Persian Empire, where a thriving nation of Jewish merchants teeters on the brink of destruction. In this gripping retelling of the Scroll of Esther, we unveil untold strategies, high-stakes intrigue, and daring decisions that changed the course of history. Though God's name is absent, with a slight of hand, He watched the events with delight.Brimming with miraculous turns, clever schemes, and moments of unexpected humor, The Court Intrigue sheds new ...

Mordecai Did Not Kneel Because the King Did Not Order It! takes a fresh look at the people and events depicted in the biblical book of Esther. Author Ilan Sendowski employs methods of analysis from rabbinic scholarship and insights from the practice of law to uncover the main purpose driving the decisions made by Mordecai, the primary subject of the study. He shows how Mordecai worked to save the scattered Jews from extinction, avoiding the fate that had been suffered by the Ten T...

Step into the golden age of the Persian Empire, where a thriving nation of Jewish merchants teeters on the brink of destruction. In this gripping retelling of the Scroll of Esther, we unveil untold strategies, high-stakes intrigue, and daring decisions that changed the course of history. Though God's name is absent, with a slight of hand, He watched the events with delight.Brimming with miraculous turns, clever schemes, and moments of unexpected humor, The Court Intrigue sheds new ...

Esther was in the right place at the right time. When God's guiding hand made her queen over a foreign race, she used her influence to save her people. Women of every age and walk of life will discover how to—cultivate an abiding trust in Goddepend wholly upon God in prayerprepare for and persist in the assignments God givesAs women are obedient to God's leading, they will find strength and inner beauty flowing through them as they positivel...

These fourteen study guide lessons delve into the moving storiesof two biblical women who exemplified God's grace in action.From two names you can trust-Woodrow Kroll and Back to theBible-comes the latest in this study guide series, which isdesigned for personal or small-group use. Ruth and Estheris rich with material on two of the Bible's most inspiring women,both of whom experienced the divine grace that still abounds forGod's people today as they live out their own stori...

A series of Bible study guides following the format and content of the NIV Application Commentaries Series. Each study looks at the original meaning, bridging contexts, and contemporary significance of the text, and offers small group participants a better understanding and relevant application of the biblical material to their daily lives.

OVER 2 MILLION SOLD IN THE LIFE LESSONS SERIES!Staying faithful when the pressure was most intense. That’s what these two did.The Jewish people had reason to be depressed. Their nation had been conquered. Their hometown was in ruins. They were living in captivity. Yet from the ashes, God raised up two key figures to preserve the Jewish race.Daniel was among the first of the captives carried away by the Babylonians. Although...

Many people today regard themselves as VICTIMS. Victims of the times, of family failures, victims of poverty, of poor education, of politics, of bad luck, and any other thing we might single out to take the blame off ourselves. Josiah proves us all wrong. Of all the chains that could have kept him trapped - he broke them all. Yes, with God's help he broke the chains in his own life, he broke the chains of his family, his people, his nation, and his religion. He was courageous, deliberate, ...

The History of Kings is vividly brought to life in this emotionally charged narrative of King Josiah and his contemporaries. Although the major portion of this novel centers upon the life and reign of King Josiah in particular, his grandfather King Manasseh and father King Amon are also vividly portrayed in the early chapters of this book to illustrate the conditions under which the child Prince Josiah matured and came of age along with many youthful life adventures and experiences that he...

A Christian study of the Old Testament book of Esther looking at how the story, set among Jews in exile, foreshadows the experience of the Church in exile in the world. 2nd edition.

Standing in the massive shadow of his famous father, young king Solomon wavers between fear and bravado, wisdom and folly. In the uncertain world of alliances and treachery, Solomon longs for peace and a love that is true and pure--a love that can be his cornerstone.A shepherdess in the northern city of Shunem, Arielah remembers the first time she laid eyes on Solomon in Jerusalem when she was just seven years old. Since then she has known that it was her destiny to become his brid...

Fasting is a key to successful Christian living. It is found throughout the Bible, yet it has been largely set aside by the church. Discover how to release the power of prayer and fasting. This power is immeasurable when fasting is practiced with right motives and in accordance with the principles of Scripture.