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In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues a series on the book of Esther in Chapter 2. Today he talks about the history behind how Xerxes would have chosen a queen and how God is working in the trivial details and awful circumstances. Today's Passage Esther 2:1-4 (NIV) - Later when King Xerxes’ fury had subsided, he remembered Vashti and what she had done and what he had decreed about her...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues a series on the book of Esther in Chapter 2. Today he talks about how God is always working even if it seems like He isn't there and despite any poor choices that we make. 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 fin...

In this episode, Jenna Bajuszik begins a series on the book of Esther in Chapter 1. Today she talks about one area that King Xerxes acts in line with God's character when he invites all the people to his banquet. Today's Passage Esther 1:4-5 (NIV) - For a full 180 days he displayed the vast wealth of his kingdom and the splendor and glory of his majesty. When these days were over, the ki...

In this episode, Jenna Bajuszik begins a series on the book of Esther in Chapter 1. Today she talks about King Xerxes fear of losing his power and respect of from the nobles if Queen Vashti is allowed to defy him. Today's Passage Esther 1:19-22 (NIV) - “Therefore, if it pleases the king, let him issue a royal decree and let it be written in the laws of Persia and Media, which cannot be repeal...

In this episode, Jenna Bajuszik begins a series on the book of Esther in Chapter 1. Today she talks about how King Xerxes sees women contrasting God's view of women. Today's Passage Esther 1:9-12 (NIV) - Queen Vashti also gave a banquet for the women in the royal palace of King Xerxes. On the seventh day, when King Xerxes was in high spirits from wine, he commanded the seven eunuchs who...

In this episode, Jenna Bajuszik begins a series on the book of Esther in Chapter 1. Today she talks about King Xerxes and his character is the opposite of God's character. Today's Passage Esther 1:6-8 (ESV) - The garden had hangings of white and blue linen, fastened with cords of white linen and purple material to silver rings on marble pillars. There were couches of gold and silver on a...

In this episode, Jenna Bajuszik begins a series on the book of Esther in Chapter 1. Today she talks about some of the historical context around the book and who King Xerxes of Persia was. Today's Passage Esther 1:1-5 (ESV) - This is what happened during the time of Xerxes, the Xerxes who ruled over 127 provinces stretching from India to Cush: At that time King Xerxes reigned from his royal th...

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In this episode, David Bowens completes a series on the Gospel of Mark in chapter sixteen. Today he talks about Jesus giving the disciples the Great Commission which previews many of the things that will happen in the books of Acts. Today's Passage Mark 16:15-18 (ESV) -  And he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation. Whoever believes and is baptized...

In this episode, David Bowens completes a series on the Gospel of Mark in chapter sixteen. Today he talks about Jesus rebuking the disciples for not believing those who told them that Jesus was alive. Today's Passage Mark 16:14 (ESV) -  Afterward he appeared to the eleven themselves as they were reclining at table, and he rebuked them for their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they had...

In this episode, David Bowens completes a series on the Gospel of Mark in chapter sixteen. Today he talks about the manuscript note about verses 9-20 and two of Jesus' appearances to Mary and the disciples. Today's Passage Mark 16:9-12 (ESV) -  Now when he rose early on the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, from whom he had cast out seven demons. She went and to...

In this episode, David Bowens completes a series on the Gospel of Mark in chapter sixteen. Today he talks about Mary and Salome going to Jesus' tomb to find an angel who tells them that Jesus is alive. Today's Passage Mark 16:1-8 (ESV) -  When the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, so that they might go and anoint him. And very early on...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund and Jake Williams sit down to have a conversation about climate change. They discuss its how Christians should think about this issue and what common objections people have to the notion of climate change in general. Perspectives addresses culturally relevant topics in our world and brings a Biblical perspective to them. We will focus on issues in the area of in...

In this episode, Mark Lunsford continues a series on the Gospel of Mark in chapter fifteen. Today he talks about the time after Jesus' death and His burial. Today's Passage Mark 15:40-47 (ESV) -  There were also women looking on from a distance, among whom were Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the younger and of Joses, and Salome. When he was in Galilee, they followed him and...

In this episode, Mark Lunsford continues a series on the Gospel of Mark in chapter fifteen. Today he talks about Jesus' last moments before death and His first experience of being separated from God the Father. Today's Passage Mark 15:33-39 (ESV) -  And when the sixth hour had come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour. And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud...

In this episode, Mark Lunsford continues a series on the Gospel of Mark in chapter fifteen. Today he talks about the beginning of Jesus crucifixion, the continuation of mocking, and how those watching didn't understand what was happening. Today's Passage Mark 15:21-32 (ESV) -  And they compelled a passerby, Simon of Cyrene, who was coming in from the country, the father of Alexander and...

In this episode, Mark Lunsford continues a series on the Gospel of Mark in chapter fifteen. Today he talks about the purpose of flogging before being crucified and what Jesus endured for us both physically and verbally. Today's Passage Mark 15:15-20 (ESV) -  So Pilate, wishing to satisfy the crowd, released for them Barabbas, and having scourged Jesus, he delivered him to be crucified. And th...

In this episode, Mark Lunsford continues a series on the Gospel of Mark in chapter fifteen. Today he talks about Jesus being taken before Pilate and why Jesus doesn't defend himself like Pilate expects Him to. Today's Passage Mark 15:1-5 (ESV) -  And as soon as it was morning, the chief priests held a consultation with the elders and scribes and the whole council. And they bound Jesus an...

Jonathan Thiede sits down with KidsFest Director, Lyndsay Brasher, to discuss the book, Habits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley. 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/2wjemzmu What's one of your best books? - http://tinyurl.com...

In this episode, Dan Irvin continues a series on the Gospel of Mark in chapter fourteen. Today he talks about Jesus' arrest and trial and why He remained silent in some instances during this trial. Today's Passage Mark 14:60-65 (ESV) -  And the high priest stood up in the midst and asked Jesus, “Have you no answer to make? What is it that these men testify against you?” But he remained s...

In this episode, Dan Irvin continues a series on the Gospel of Mark in chapter fourteen. Today he talks about Jesus in the garden preparing himself to be arrested and ultimately crucified and how He yielded to the will of God. Today's Passage Mark 14:34-36 (ESV) - And he said to them, “My soul is very sorrowful, even to death. Remain here and watch.” And going a little farther, he fell on the...

In this episode, Dan Irvin continues a series on the Gospel of Mark in chapter fourteen. Today he talks about Jesus foretelling Peter's denial and His reaction after the events come true. Today's Passage Mark 14:66-72 (ESV) - And as Peter was below in the courtyard, one of the servant girls of the high priest came, and seeing Peter warming himself, she looked at him and said, “You also w...

In this episode, Dan Irvin continues a series on the Gospel of Mark in chapter fourteen. Today he talks about Jesus instituting the Lord's Supper (Communion) and what this means for us as believers today. Today's Passage Mark 14:22-25 (ESV) - And as they were eating, he took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to them, and said, “Take; this is my body.” And he took a cup, a...

In this episode, Dan Irvin continues a series on the Gospel of Mark in chapter fourteen. Today he talks about Jesus being anointed at Bethany and how the woman spared no expense to glorify Jesus. Today's Passage Mark 14:4-9 (ESV) - There were some who said to themselves indignantly, “Why was the ointment wasted like that? For this ointment could have been sold for more than three hundred dena...

In this episode, Jake Williams continues a series on the Gospel of Mark in chapter thirteen. Today he talks about what it means to watch for Jesus return. Today's Passage Mark 13:32-37 (ESV) - “But concerning that day or that hour, no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Be on guard, keep awake. For you do not know when the time will come. It is like a m...