Over the past few days Pastor and author Stephen Davey has been taking us through a study of Romans 5, where Paul is contrasting the life and legacy of the two most important men in history: Adam and Jesus. And as he wraps up his series today, he will leave you with a simple question of application: “Which Adam will you follow? What will your answer be: the first Adam, who chose to disobey God, or the second Adam, who chose to obey Him?
Scandals abound in a drama cast in the ancient Persian Empire. In the midst of political intrigue and betrayal, a beautiful orphan girl suddenly becomes the leading character, as God’s providence rescues His people from certain death. At first glance, Esther is the heroine and Mordecai the master manipulator. Take a closer look, however, and you’ll discover that behind the scenes, God is pulling the strings as His sovereign providence unfolds.