Esther 4 – Esther’s Decision A. Mordecai’s mourning. 1. (1-3) He and the rest of the Jews lament their fate. When Mordecai learned all that had happened, he tore his clothes and put on sackcloth and ashes, and went out into the midst of the city. He cried out with a loud and bitter cry….
Esther 3 – Haman’s Conspiracy A. Haman determines to destroy the Jews. 1. (1) Haman’s promotion. After these things King Ahasuerus promoted Haman, the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, and advanced him and set his seat above all the princes who were with him. a. King Ahasuerus promoted Haman: Haman was an ungodly man, but…
Esther 2 – Esther Is Chosen Queen A. The gathering together of a harem for King Ahasuerus. 1. (1-4) A search is made for a replacement for Queen Vashti. After these things, when the wrath of King Ahasuerus subsided, he remembered Vashti, what she had done, and what had been decreed against her. Then the…
Esther 1 – A Queen Is Deposed Video for Esther 1: The Story of Esther Esther is the last of the historical books of the Bible, so its main character is named Esther – that is, Venus, the morning star, which sheds its light after all the other stars have ceased to shine, and while…
2 Samuel 1 – David Mourns the Death of Saul Video for 2 Samuel 1: Enemies in Ministry – 2 Samuel 1 Audio for 2 Samuel 1: 2 Samuel 1 – Free from Bitterness A. David learns of Saul and Jonathan’s deaths. 1. (1-4) David hears the news in Ziklag. Now it came to pass after…
1 Samuel 31 – The Death of Saul and His Sons Audio for 1 Samuel 31: 1 Samuel 31 – How to Be Free from Bitterness A. King Saul and his sons die in battle. 1. (1) The battle turns against Israel. Now the Philistines fought against Israel; and the men of Israel fled from…
1 Samuel 30 – David in Victory Again Audio for 1 Samuel 30: 1 Samuel 29:1-30:6 – Bottomed Out and Starting to Rise 1 Samuel 30:7-31 – Winning Back More than You Lost A. David’s distress. 1. (1-2) Ziklag is plundered by the Amalekites. Now it happened, when David and his men came to Ziklag,…
1 Samuel 29 – The Philistines Reject David Audio for 1 Samuel 29: 1 Samuel 29:1-30:6 – Bottomed Out and Starting to Rise A. The Philistine rulers object to David’s presence among the Philistine army. 1. (1-3) Achish defends David before the Philistine leaders. Then the Philistines gathered together all their armies at Aphek, and…
1 Samuel 28 – Saul and the Medium of Endor Audio for 1 Samuel 28: 1 Samuel 28 – When God Won’t Talk to You The first two verses of 1 Samuel 28 connect with the previous chapter, so they are examined in the commentary on 1 Samuel 27. A. Saul’s distressing situation. 1. (3-5)…
1 Samuel 27 – David Flees to the Philistines Audio for 1 Samuel 27: 1 Samuel 27 – Discouraged and Running Away A. David joins with the Philistine leader Achish. 1. (1) David’s discouraged decision. And David said in his heart, “Now I shall perish someday by the hand of Saul. There is nothing better…
1 Samuel 26 – David Spares Saul’s Life Again Audio for 1 Samuel 26: 1 Samuel 26 – Measure for Measure A. David’s second opportunity to kill Saul. 1. (1-4) The Ziphites betray David again. Now the Ziphites came to Saul at Gibeah, saying, “Is David not hiding in the hill of Hachilah, opposite Jeshimon?”…
1 Samuel 25 – David, Nabal, and Abigail Audio for 1 Samuel 25: 1 Samuel 25:1-22 – How NOT to Respond to an Insult 1 Samuel 25:23-44 – What Submission Is and Is Not A. David’s anger at Nabal. 1. (1) Samuel, the great prophet and judge over Israel, dies. Then Samuel died; and the…