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A brief bit of encouragement for the journey from God's Word. Today's Scripture reading: Hosea 12 To support this devotional ministry: https://faithbaptiststerling.com/give/ Music: "Awaken the Dawn" by Stanton Lanier https://www.stantonlanier.com CCLI #20109360

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This Bible Study begins to examine the character of Haman in the book of Esther, tracing his rise to power and his intense hatred toward Mordecai and the Jewish people. The teaching highlights the theological consequence of King Saul's disobedience in 1 Samuel 15, which allowed the Amalekite lineage to survive and eventually produce Haman, a direct threat to Israel. It details how Haman's personal grievance escalated into a national plot for genocide, secured through a royal decree and significant financial bribery. The narrative concludes with the profound grief of the Jewish community and Esther's courageous decision to risk her life to intercede before the king, framed by Mordecai's assertion that she was placed in the kingdom for such a time as this.

This sermon explores Leviticus 4 to demonstrate that sin is a serious offense against a holy God, even when committed unintentionally. The message argues that the ritualistic details of the sin offering are not merely historical procedures but prophetic pointers to Jesus Christ, who serves as the ultimate substitutionary atonement. By examining the requirement for a spotless sacrifice and the shedding of blood, the text highlights that forgiveness is not free but is secured through the death of an innocent substitute. The preacher emphasizes that while animal sacrifices only temporarily covered sin, Christ's work on the cross permanently removes it, satisfying God's justice and extending mercy. The central call is for believers to rest in the sufficiency of Christ's finished work, recognizing that the safest place for the soul is at the foot of the cross.

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