An Introduction to the Books of Poetry
The third part of the Old Testament is known as the Poetic Books of the Bible. Hebrew poetry is not like English poetry in that it.... Listen to this edition of Pastor Chuck Smith's "The Word for Today" to hear the differences between the two.
Esther's Request
Why did Esther invite the king for a feast only to request another meal? How did Haman respond to being invited also? Pastor Chuck Smith continues the story in today's edition of "The Word for Today".
The Decree to Kill the Jews
What would you do if all of your people were to be killed legally? Why was Esther made queen? How did Mordecai handle the news of the decree? In this edition of "The Word for Today", Pastor Chuck Smith tells of incredible account of a queen risking her life.
Haman the Agagite
Why did God tell the Israelites to utterly destroy the Amalakites? What was a consequence of their failure to do so? Pastor Chuck Smith shares a consequence in this episode of "The Word for Today".
An Introduction to Esther
How is that God's name is not mentioned this book of the Bible, but God's fingerprints are all over it? Why is it so revered by the Jews? Pastor Chuck Smith shares why in this edition of "The Word for Today".
The Return to Jerusalem
How do you decide who would live in the city and who would live elsewhere in the towns round about? Once again, Nehemiah faces a tough decision. Pastor Chuck Smith shares how Nehemiah handled it in today's edition of "The Word for Today".
The Faithfulness of God
While we can look at ourselves, our parents, ancestors and leaders and find times of unfaithfulness, have you ever found God to be unfaithful? Can God be unfaithful? Listen to today's episode of "The Word for Today" with Chuck Smith to learn the answer.
The Confession of Israel
Do you have a hard time admitting to God that you are a sinner? Did you know or realize that God already knows? Pastor Chuck Smith shares of Israel's corporate confession in this edition of "The Word for Today".
The Feast of the Tabernacles
How would you like to celebrate for a whole week? What was the purpose of the "Feast of the Tabernacles"? Pastor Chuck Smith gives the reason in this edition of "The Word for Today".
Nehemiah's Return to Jerusalem
After all the battles, difficulties, conflicts, toil and pain, how would it feel for Nehmiah to finally be back in a safe Jerusalem? What would you do? In today's edition of "The Word for Today", Pastor Chuck Smith tells of the celebration.