“In Esther we see how God governs the events of the world in secret, guiding all things to His appointed end, even when His name is not mentioned.”
Charles Spurgeon
“The Book of Esther is a record of wonders without the miracle; God is everywhere present, yet nowhere visible.”
Matthew Henry
“Though the name of God be not in Esther, the finger of God is; His care for His people shines in every turn of the story.”
Rabbi Jonathan Sacks
“Esther teaches that courage is not the absence of fear but the decision that something else is more important. In her, we see how one life, lived faithfully, can change the destiny of a people.”
Four interesting quotes from about the Old Testament Book of Nehemiah:
Charles Spurgeon
“Nehemiah teaches us that when God calls a man to build, no opposition can finally prevail against him, for prayer and perseverance are stronger than all the enemies of the wall.”
Matthew Henry
“The success of Nehemiah’s work was owing more to his piety than to his policy; he prayed over all, and then set his hand to the work.”
F. B. Meyer
“Nehemiah shows what God can do through one consecrated soul who feels the burden of His people and will not rest until the ruins are rebuilt.”
Derek Kidner
“Nehemiah’s story is a reminder that renewal requires courage, vigilance, and above all a heart aligned with the purposes of God.”
Four interesting quotes from about the Old Testament Book of Ezra:
Matthew Henry
“Ezra was a ready scribe in the law of God, and he used his knowledge not for himself, but for the reviving of true religion among the people.”
Charles Spurgeon
“Ezra was a man of the Book, and therefore a man of power. When God means to revive His people, He sets them first to the reading of His Word.”
F. F. Bruce
“Ezra stands as a model of faithful leadership, showing that true reform begins not with walls or institutions, but with the Word of God shaping the hearts of the people.”
Derek Kidner
“Ezra’s story reminds us that restoration is God’s work, yet He chooses to accomplish it through those who set their hearts to study, obey, and teach His Word.”
Here are some famous quotes about the second book in the Bible, Exodus.
“Exodus is the story of God’s power to deliver, not just from Egypt, but from every form of bondage.” — Charles Spurgeon
“The Exodus is the central act of redemption in the Old Testament; it is to Israel what the Cross is to the Church.” — Philip Graham Ryken
“The story of the Exodus is not only Israel’s story—it is the human story of liberation from oppression into the freedom to serve God.” — Walter Brueggemann
“In Exodus, God reveals Himself not as an idea, but as a living Redeemer who steps into history to rescue His people.” — A.W. Tozer
When a horrific, inexplicable act of intentional evil is carried out by someone, should we always blame it on ‘mental illness’? I think we need to examine the reality more closely in many cases and acknowledge that we are engaged in a battle with spiritual wickedness in high places.
1 Peter 5:8 – “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour.” (KJV)
Here are four famous quotes on the subject.
C.S. Lewis (The Screwtape Letters, 1942): “There is no neutral ground in the universe: every square inch, every split second, is claimed by God and counterclaimed by Satan.”
John Piper (Desiring God): “Life is war. That’s not all it is. But it is always that. Our weakness in prayer is owing largely to our neglect of this truth.”
Charles Spurgeon (sermon on The Christian Soldier): “Satan always hates Christian fellowship; it is his policy to keep Christians apart. Anything which can divide saints from one another he delights in. Since union is strength, he does his best to promote separation.”
A.W. Tozer (This World: Playground or Battleground?): “People think of the world not as a battleground, but as a playground. We are not here to fight; we are here to frolic. We are not in a foreign land; we are at home. We are not getting ready to live; we are already living. And the idea that this world is a battleground has now been rejected by the great majority of Christians.”
