The book of Esther does not mention the name of God at all and yet is one of the most important Old Testament books for teaching us about the providence and protection of God, forming the basis of the Jewish festival Purim, when the Jews’ rescue from annihilation at...

Garry continued looking at the life of Joseph this morning, speaking from Gen 42:25-26. This talks about when his brothers had to return to Jacob, leaving Simeon behind. This must have been a severely distressing time for them; they must have felt overwhelmed by the...

Luke 15:7 tells us that there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent. A baptismal service is a celebration on earth of a person's decision to follow Jesus. It commemorates their...