Pastor and author Stephen Davey has been taking us through a study of Romans 14, where the Apostle Paul is confronting certain factions that have arisen in the church at Rome. The reason for these conflicts is simple: some people considered meat that had been offered to idols unclean and others didn’t. Some regarded the Sabbath to be a holy day while others didn’t. But who was right in these situations? Which group honored God more? Today Stephen discloses that it wasn’t the side who made the best argument . . . it was the side who gave the most grace.
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.