Practical Advice from the Scriptures

What happens when your enemy is ordered to honor you? Esther Chapter 6 delivers one of the Bible’s most dramatic reversals. King Ahasuerus can’t sleep, so he asks for the royal records—and discovers …

In Esther Chapter 5, courage meets strategy. Esther risks her life to approach King Ahasuerus uninvited—and wins his favor. But instead of rushing into her request, she invites the king and Haman to …

In Esther 3, a single act of integrity sets off a chain reaction with life-or-death consequences. Mordecai’s refusal to bow to Haman sparks a plot so vast it threatens an entire people. In this episo…

In this episode of Practical Advice from the Scriptures, we explore Esther Chapter 2—a story of preparation, patience, and providence. We follow Esther’s journey from obscurity to the palace, uncover…

In this episode of Practical Advice from the Scriptures, we explore the dramatic opening of the Book of Esther, where King Ahasuerus’s opulent feasts end in a moment of public defiance. Queen Vashti’…

What do you do when you come back and find everything you worked so hard to build unraveling? Nehemiah faced exactly that in Chapter 13—and he didn’t stay silent. From clearing out the temple to rees…

After years of opposition and hard work, the people of Jerusalem didn’t just finish the wall—they dedicated it with music, thanksgiving, and joy that echoed for miles. Nehemiah 12 offers more than a …

After the wall of Jerusalem was rebuilt, the question wasn’t just what now?—it was who? Nehemiah 11 records the names of people who willingly moved into the city to reestablish its heart and protect …

In Nehemiah 10, the Israelites do something bold: they put their promises to God in writing. After a season of reflection and repentance, they enter a covenant to live differently—with clear commitme…

Nehemiah 9 captures a powerful, emotional moment: God's people gather not to celebrate, but to fast, confess, and remember. As the Israelites stand in sackcloth and dust, they recount generations of …

Nehemiah 8 captures a powerful moment of spiritual awakening. After the wall is complete, the people gather not to work—but to listen. As Ezra the scribe reads the Law of Moses, the crowd responds wi…

Nehemiah Chapter 7 marks a shift—from rebuilding the walls to rebuilding the people. After the physical structure is complete, Nehemiah appoints leaders, secures the city, and turns his attention to …

When enemies tried to stop Nehemiah through fear, lies, and manipulation, he didn’t argue. He didn’t flinch. He simply said, “I am doing a great work, so that I cannot come down.” In this episode, we…

This episode of Practical Advice from the Scriptures explores a different kind of threat—one that doesn’t come from outside enemies, but from within the community.

In Nehemiah 5, the people rebuilding…

In this episode of Practical Advice from the Scriptures, we turn to Nehemiah Chapter 4, where the real battle begins—not just with bricks, but with resistance, threats, and fear.

As Nehemiah’s team re…

In this episode of Practical Advice from the Scriptures, we dive into Nehemiah Chapter 3 (KJV)—a detailed record of names and tasks that might seem dry at first glance, but carries powerful lessons f…

In this episode of Practical Advice from the Scriptures, we turn to Nehemiah Chapter 2 (KJV) for timeless lessons in leadership, courage, and spiritual discernment. When Nehemiah approached King Arta…

When Nehemiah heard that Jerusalem’s walls were broken and its people vulnerable, he didn’t rush to fix it. First, he sat down. He wept. And then he prayed—with humility, conviction, and deep knowled…

In Ezra 10, we see one of the most difficult moments in Israel’s restoration story: public repentance for a communal sin, and a painful commitment to return to God’s ways. After confronting the issue…