Athey Creek: Audio Podcast

Things are going great for Job – a godly man with great riches and a nice family. Then in the blink of an eye he loses his wealth, his children and even his health. Yet within his great despair and disaster Job still praises God – completely unaware that his reaction and submission to his circumstances in Job 1-2:10 is silencing Satan before God in Heaven.

Things are going great for Job – a godly man with great riches and a nice family. Then in the blink of an eye he loses his wealth, his children and even his health. Yet within his great despair and disaster Job still praises God – completely unaware that his reaction and submission to his circumstances in Job 1-2:10 is silencing Satan before God in Heaven.

Even with evil Haman out of the picture, his enacted law to kill the Jews is still valid and looming in Esther 8-10. As Mordecai devises a defense plan for the people, we see God’s fingerprints upon the whole situation even though He is never mentioned by name.

Even with evil Haman out of the picture, his enacted law to kill the Jews is still valid and looming in Esther 8-10. As Mordecai devises a defense plan for the people, we see God’s fingerprints upon the whole situation even though He is never mentioned by name.

With its royal intrigues, villainous plots and fearless heroics the book of Esther almost seems more like a gripping movie plot than scripture. Yet tucked away in all the drama are great biblical truths we can study that reveal God’s character and how He would have us live according to His principles.

With its royal intrigues, villainous plots and fearless heroics the book of Esther almost seems more like a gripping movie plot than scripture. Yet tucked away in all the drama are great biblical truths we can study that reveal God’s character and how He would have us live according to His principles.

Even with his evil plan to destroy the Jews in place, Haman still isn’t happy because he is getting no respect from Mordecai. Meanwhile Queen Esther learns of the impending destruction of her people and must decide if and how she will take action to intercede on their behalf before the king. Join us as we study Esther 4-7 and learn how God is working all these things together to save His chosen people and punish those who plot wicked against them.

Even with his evil plan to destroy the Jews in place, Haman still isn’t happy because he is getting no respect from Mordecai. Meanwhile Queen Esther learns of the impending destruction of her people and must decide if and how she will take action to intercede on their behalf before the king. Join us as we study Esther 4-7 and learn how God is working all these things together to save His chosen people and punish those who plot wicked against them.

When he hatches his evil plot to destroy the Jews in Esther 3, Haman adds his name to a long list of those who have wanted to do likewise throughout history. As we study the motivation behind Haman’s hatred of the Jews, we see how the situation has been escalating for years and how it should have been resolved long ago.

When he hatches his evil plot to destroy the Jews in Esther 3, Haman adds his name to a long list of those who have wanted to do likewise throughout history. As we study the motivation behind Haman’s hatred of the Jews, we see how the situation has been escalating for years and how it should have been resolved long ago.

Ironworks | Rest (G-292) by Brett Meador

Ironworks | Rest (G-292) by Brett Meador

A poor decision by the King of Persia leads to the banishment of the queen and a national beauty contest to find her replacement in Esther 1-2. As a Jewish girl named Esther finds favor and is crowned the new queen, it begins to set up a series of events that will have major implications on the Jews living in the land.

A poor decision by the King of Persia leads to the banishment of the queen and a national beauty contest to find her replacement in Esther 1-2. As a Jewish girl named Esther finds favor and is crowned the new queen, it begins to set up a series of events that will have major implications on the Jews living in the land.

From Noah in Genesis 9 all the way to the New Testament, the Bible has a lot to say about covering. But just what does it mean? Guest Pastor James Shields delves into the doctrine of covering to see its implications in our relationship with God and in our relationships with others.