Monthly Archives: April 2024

Esther 8-10 | Holy War

April 28, 2024 – 4:05 pm

The holy war against the Jew’s enemies represents God’s actions in Christ to defeat all his and our enemies. New Testament Lesson: 2 Peter 3:1-13 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-holywar-04-28-2024.MP3

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Acts 1:1-3 | The King and His Kingdom

April 28, 2024 – 2:57 pm

https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2024-04-28-acts-1_1-3-the-king-and-his-kingdom.mp3

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Esther 5-7 | Curses and Blessings

April 21, 2024 – 2:32 pm

In this passage, we “see” the invisible hand of God cursing the enemies of his people, which in turn blesses his people. New Testament Lesson: Galatians 3:1-14 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-cursesandblessings-04-21-2024.MP3

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Esther 3 & 4 | How Character is Tested

April 14, 2024 – 6:02 pm

When the pressure of the threat of death is applied to Jesus, we can see his perfect character of humble submission to the Father for our salvation. New Testament Lesson: John 12:20-36 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-character-04-14-2024.MP3  

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Esther 1 and 2 | Living in God’s Two Kingdoms

April 8, 2024 – 9:06 am

While living in the common kingdom, Christians are to seek the Kingdom of God. New Testament Lesson: John 18:36 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-twokingdoms-04-07-2024.MP3

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