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In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues a series on the book of Philemon. Today he talks about the Bible's call to forgive those who have wronged or hurt us. Today's Scripture Philemon 1:10-12 - I appeal to you for my child, Onesimus, whose father I became in my imprisonment. (Formerly he was useless to you, but now he is indeed useful to you and to me.) I am sending him back to yo...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund begins a series on the book of Philemon. Today he talks about the before and after of Onesimus' conversion and relationship between grace and accountability. Today's Scripture Philemon 1:18 - So if you consider me your partner, receive him as you would receive me. Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pause in your day for Biblical e...

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In this episode, Bryce Vaught and Jake Williams sit down to have a conversation about the conflict between Israel and Palestine, the history of this conflict, and how Christians should think about and pray for all those involved. Perspectives addresses culturally relevant topics in our world and brings a Biblical perspective to them. We will focus on issues in the area of inference or things not e...

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In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues a series on the book of Esther in Chapter 8. Today he talks about some of the things that are problematic in the whole book of Esther. The first is what Esther says about the Jewish nation. Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pause in your day for Biblical encouragement and wisdom. This show is a part of Orchard Hill Plus where you...

Jonathan Thiede sits down with Adult Ministry Director, Russ Brasher, to discuss the book Creation Regained by Albert Wolters. The goal of Best Books is to be a resource for you to know what books are worth your time through discussions with Orchard Hill staff. New episodes every month! Buy the Book! - https://tinyurl.com/3k6ba8d9 What's one of your best books? - http://tinyurl.com/2fyrzaw8 S...

In this episode, Dan Irvin continues a series on the book of Esther in Chapter 7. Today he talks about why Esther acted the way she does in this story as she pursues peace for the people of Israel. Today's Passage Esther 7:8-10 - Just as the king returned from the palace garden to the banquet hall, Haman was falling on the couch where Esther was reclining. The king exclaimed, “Will he even mo...

In this episode, Dan Irvin continues a series on the book of Esther in Chapter 7. Today he talks about not being caught in comparing ourselves to Haman thinking we aren't as bad as him. Today's Passage Esther 7:5-7 - King Xerxes asked Queen Esther, “Who is he? Where is he—the man who has dared to do such a thing?" Esther said, “An adversary and enemy! This vile Haman!” Then Haman wa...

In this episode, Dan Irvin continues a series on the book of Esther in Chapter 7. Today he talks about some of the ways that Esther was not a good example for us to emulate. Today's Passage John 4:13-14 - Jesus answered, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring...

In this episode, Dan Irvin continues a series on the book of Esther in Chapter 7. Today he talks about the death of Haman, how much He detests evil, and the lengths He will go to thwart it. Today's Passage Romans 8:28 - And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provi...

In this episode, Dan Irvin continues a series on the book of Esther in Chapter 7. Today he talks about connecting Old Testament stories to Jesus and the Gospel. Today's Passage Esther 7:1-4 - So the king and Haman went to Queen Esther’s banquet, and as they were drinking wine on the second day, the king again asked, “Queen Esther, what is your petition? It will be given you. What is your requ...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues a series on the book of Esther in Chapter 6. Today he talks about the idea of God's protection and how it is both comforting and disturbing. Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pause in your day for Biblical encouragement and wisdom. This show is a part of Orchard Hill Plus where you can also find the Perspectives podcast and...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues a series on the book of Esther in Chapter 6. Today he talks about the contrast between Mordecai being honored and Haman being a servant to a Jew. Today's Passage Esther 6:12-13 - Afterward Mordecai returned to the king’s gate. But Haman rushed home, with his head covered in grief, and told Zeresh his wife and all his friends everything that had ha...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues a series on the book of Esther in Chapter 6. Today he talks about the pride of Haman and how he is brought low. Today's Passage 1 Peter 5:5-7 - In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” Humbl...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues a series on the book of Esther in Chapter 6. Today he talks about God taking something that seems so unimportant or trivial to change the the outcome of a situation for His purposes. Today's Passage Esther 6:1 (NIV) - That night the king could not sleep; so he ordered the book of the chronicles, the record of his reign, to be brought in and read t...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues a series on the book of Esther in Chapter 6. Today he talks about how God often promotes those who least anticipate it, uses those who don't even realize it, and judges those who least expect it. Today's Passage Esther 6:6 (NIV) - When Haman entered, the king asked him, “What should be done for the man the king delights to honor?” Now Haman t...

In this episode, Brady Randall continues a series on the book of Esther in Chapter 5. Today he talks about the pride of Haman compared to the humility of Esther. Today's Passage Esther 5:9-14 (NIV) - Haman went out that day happy and in high spirits. But when he saw Mordecai at the king’s gate and observed that he neither rose nor showed fear in his presence, he was filled with rage against M...