In John’s Gospel, Jesus tells Israel’s religious leaders: “You diligently study the Scriptures because you think that by them you possess eternal life. These are the Scriptures that testify about me,” (John 5:39, NIV84). The Scriptures he is referring to are of course what we call the Old Testament.…

Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost We rejoice in Christ. He was crucified for us. He has risen for us. Esther spoke up for God’s people – ‘spare my people’(Esther 7:3). She spoke out against the enemy of God’s people – ‘A foe and enemy! This wicked Haman!’(Esther 7:6). The tables were turned on the enemy…