Helen Weavers retells the story of Esther and the remarkable, courageous choices she made, despite the personal risks.

Steve Clarke marvels at the way Josiah 'swam against the stream' and probes the influences that shaped him.

Peter Walker reflects on the result of bad kingship as seen in 2 Kings chapter 17. Peter then draws out what it means for Christians today to be good leaders.

Garry Stott reflects on two passages 1 Kings 11.29-33 & 12.1-20 and asks the question of whether Solomon and Rehoboam were good kings, using the division of Israel and Judah as a reflective tool.

Joe Magill reflects on 1 Kings 6.11-37 Solomon building the temple. It's purpose and how we as Christians today are the temple with the Spirit dwelling in us.

Catherine Cosslett explores the emotions Solmon must have been feeling, and that even as he prays for wisdom, he displays wisdom.

Gordon James explores the shock value of the story of David and Bathsheba, David's greatest failure, and greatest life-lesson from God.

Eth Yates takes encouragement from David - a humble shepherd, and a poet, whose family line became the ancestors of Jesus himself.

Charles Etches reflects on a critical point in the relationship of David and Saul, where it becomes clear that the enmity flows just one way.

Frances Shoesmitth continues our reflection series on kingship and leadership by looking at the demise of Israel's first king Saul. We are then challenged to discern whether we are completely God's or do we let other things take over in our lives.