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In this episode, Brady Randall continues a series on the book of Esther in Chapter 5. Today he talks about the importance of Esther's self-control when going to face King Xerxes and in turn our own self-control.

Today's Passage
Esther 5:4 (NIV) - “If it pleases the king,” replied Esther, “let the king, together with Haman, come today to a banquet I have prepared for him.”

Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pause in your day for Biblical encouragement and wisdom. This show is a part of Orchard Hill Plus where you can also find the Perspectives podcast and other Biblical content from Orchard Hill Church!

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In this episode, Brady Randall continues a series on the book of Esther in Chapter 5. Today he talks about Esther being calm in the midst of a storm, putting her faith in action, and having a plan.

Today's Passage
Esther 5:1-3 (NIV) - On the third day Esther put on her royal robes and stood in the inner court of the palace, in front of the king’s hall. The king was sitting on his royal throne in the hall, facing the entrance. When he saw Queen Esther standing in the court, he was pleased with her and held out to her the gold scepter that was in his hand. So Esther approached and touched the tip of the scepter. Then the king asked, “What is it, Queen Esther? What is your request? Even up to half the kingdom, it will be given you.”

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In this episode, Brady Randall continues a series on the book of Esther in Chapter 5. Today he talks about the gap between Esther 4 and 5 and how we can actively and patiently wait on God.

Today's Passage
Esther 4:15-5:1 (NIV) - Then Esther sent this reply to Mordecai: “Go, gather together all the Jews who are in Susa, and fast for me. Do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. I and my attendants will fast as you do. When this is done, I will go to the king, even though it is against the law. And if I perish, I perish.” So Mordecai went away and carried out all of Esther’s instructions. On the third day Esther put on her royal robes and stood in the inner court of the palace, in front of the king’s hall. The king was sitting on his royal throne in the hall, facing the entrance.

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In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund and Dan Irvin sit down to have a conversation about young adult dating and how to think about the topic from a Biblical perspective. This podcast is for people who are in the dating scene themselves or people who have kids or friends in this season of life.

Perspectives addresses culturally relevant topics in our world and brings a Biblical perspective to them. We will focus on issues in the area of inference or things not explicitly stated in scripture that Christians have divergent opinions on and talk about them from different perspectives. New episodes every month!

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In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues a series on the book of Esther in Chapter 4. Today he talks about the dichotomy shown in Esther between the proud and  the humble and God's disposition toward the humble.

Today's Passage
Esther 4:6-8 (NIV) - So Hathak went out to Mordecai in the open square of the city in front of the king’s gate. Mordecai told him everything that had happened to him, including the exact amount of money Haman had promised to pay into the royal treasury for the destruction of the Jews. He also gave him a copy of the text of the edict for their annihilation, which had been published in Susa, to show to Esther and explain it to her, and he told him to instruct her to go into the king’s presence to beg for mercy and plead with him for her people.

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In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues a series on the book of Esther in Chapter 4. Today he talks about the difference between King Xerxes and the King of Kings, Jesus.

Today's Passage
Hebrews 10:19-23 (NIV) - Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.

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In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues a series on the book of Esther in Chapter 4. Today he talks about four reasons why Esther was called to take a risk and why we should also consider these things when making decisions.

Today's Passage
Esther 4:9-11 (NIV) - Hathak went back and reported to Esther what Mordecai had said. Then she instructed him to say to Mordecai, “All the king’s officials and the people of the royal provinces know that for any man or woman who approaches the king in the inner court without being summoned the king has but one law: that they be put to death unless the king extends the gold scepter to them and spares their lives. But thirty days have passed since I was called to go to the king.”

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In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues a series on the book of Esther in Chapter 4. Today he talks about the crossroads that we face and the different types: survival vs. significance, safety vs. security, and success vs. service.

Today's Passage
Esther 4:15-16 (NIV) - Then Esther sent this reply to Mordecai: “Go, gather together all the Jews who are in Susa, and fast for me. Do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. I and my attendants will fast as you do. When this is done, I will go to the king, even though it is against the law. And if I perish, I perish.”

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In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues a series on the book of Esther in Chapter 4. Today he talks about Esther's decision to confront King Xerxes in the hopes of saving the people of Israel and how sometimes the act of indecision is a decision in itself.

Today's Passage
Esther 4:12-14 (NIV) - When Esther’s words were reported to Mordecai, he sent back this answer: “Do not think that because you are in the king’s house you alone of all the Jews will escape. For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?”

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Jonathan Thiede sits down with Adult Ministry Director, Jake Williams, to discuss the book The Prodigal God by Tim Keller. The goal of Best Books is to be a resource for you to know what books are worth your time through discussions with Orchard Hill staff. New episodes every month!

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