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It is God who Executes Justice. In Memory of Rebecca Case. Esther 9-10. 2026

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Read the Bible in 2 Years: Esther 9-10

Esther 9-10 reminded me of Psalm 75, especially verses 2 and 3, “At the set time that I appoint I will judge with equity. When the earth totters, and all its inhabitants, it is I who keep steady its pillars. Selah.” (ESV)

Right now I (and thousands of others in my town) am grieving the loss of Rebecca Case, a committed follower of Jesus, beloved wife of Matt, homeschooling mom of nine, in a tragic accident caused by a driver under the influence of alcohol whose license had been suspended. It feels so unjust. How could this happen? Why, Lord?

The truth is, I just don’t know.

But this I do know, and “this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. ‘The LORD is my portion,’ says my soul, ‘therefore I will hope in him.’” (Lamentations 3:21-24)

Please remember the Case family at this time and donate as you’re lead.

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It is God who Executes Justice. In Memory of Rebecca Case – FormerAtheist58
Hymn of Heaven – Phil Wickham

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Sowing, Reaping, and Fruit Bearing in the Book of Esther. Esther 8. 2026

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Read the Bible in 2 Years: Esther 8

We see the truth of Galatians 5-6 played out so clearly in the lives of Haman, Mordecai, and Esther.

What about us? What kind of seeds are we sowing?

Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions, envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Galatians 5:19-22 ESV

Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life.

And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.

So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.

Galatians 6:7-10 ESV

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Sowing, Reaping, and Fruit Bearing in the Book of Esther – FormerAtheist58
The Just Shall Live – Rich Mullins
Fruit of the Spirit – Steve Green
Fruit of the Spirit – Slugs and Bugs

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God is Rarely Early but Never Late. Trust Him. Esther 6-7. 2026

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Read the Bible in 2 Years: Esther 6-7

On that night the king could not sleep…. Esther 6:1a ESV

… Now Haman had just entered the outer court of the king’s palace to speak to the king about having Mordecai hanged on the gallows that he had prepared for him. Esther 6:4b ESV

While they were yet talking with him, the king’s eunuchs arrived and hurried to bring Haman to the feast that Esther had prepared. Esther 6:14 ESV

Wait for the LORD;
be strong,
and let your heart take courage;
wait for the LORD!

Psalm 27:14 ESV

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God is Rarely Early but Never Late. Trust Him – FormerAtheist58
Jesus is Coming Back Soon – Forrest Frank & Josiah Queen

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Fight Satan by the Power of God. Zechariah 1-3. 2026

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Read the Bible in 2 Years: Zechariah 1-3

Then he showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, and Satan standing at his right hand to accuse him.

And the LORD said to Satan, “The LORD rebuke you, O Satan! The LORD who has chosen Jerusalem rebuke you! Is not this a brand plucked from the fire?” Now Joshua was standing before the angel, clothed with filthy garments.

And the angel said to those who were standing before him, “Remove the filthy garments from him.”

And to him he said, “Behold, I have taken your iniquity away from you, and I will clothe you with pure vestments.”

Zechariah 3:1-4 ESV

See Ephesians 6:10-18 and James 4:7-8

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Former Atheist says, “Fight Satan by the Power of God” – FormerAtheist58
He Made a Cross His Throne – Knoxville Worship Choir

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Jesus is the Son of Man, the Christ, the Word of God, and the King of Kings. Daniel 7-9. 2026

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Read the Bible in 2 Years: Daniel 7-9

I saw in the night visions,
and behold, with the clouds of heaven
there came one like a son of man,
and he came to the Ancient of Days
and was presented before him.

And to him was given dominion and glory and a kingdom,
that all peoples, nations, and languages
should serve him;
his dominion is an everlasting dominion,
which shall not pass away,
and his kingdom one
that shall not be destroyed.

Daniel 7:13-14 ESV

The Bible is ONE story pointing to ONE God.

And the high priest stood up in the midst and asked Jesus, “Have you no answer to make? What is it that these men testify against you?”

But he remained silent and made no answer. Again the high priest asked him, “Are you the Christ, the Son of the Blessed?”

And Jesus said, “I am, and you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of Power, and coming with the clouds of heaven.”

And the high priest tore his garments and said, “What further witnesses do we need? You have heard his blasphemy. What is your decision?”

And they all condemned him as deserving death.

Mark 14:60-64 ESV

Jesus is the Christ, the Son of Man and the Son of God.

Then I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse! The one sitting on it is called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he judges and makes war.

His eyes are like a flame of fire, and on his head are many diadems, and he has a name written that no one knows but himself. He is clothed in a robe dipped in blood, and the name by which he is called is The Word of God.

And the armies of heaven, arrayed in fine linen, white and pure, were following him on white horses. From his mouth comes a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and he will rule them with a rod of iron. He will tread the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty. On his robe and on his thigh he has a name written, King of kings and Lord of lords.

Revelation 19:11-16 ESV

He is the Word of God and the King of Kings.

Jesus is the Son of Man, the Christ, the Word of God, and the King of Kings  – FormerAtheist58
The Lord is my Salvation – Shane and Shane

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Four Things to Learn from Daniel’s Response to the King’s Order to not Pray. Daniel 5-6. 2026

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Read the Bible in 2 Years: Daniel 5-6

When Daniel knew that the document had been signed, he went to his house where he had windows in his upper chamber open toward Jerusalem. He got down on his knees three times a day and prayed and gave thanks before his God, as he had done previously.

Daniel 6:10 ESV

1️⃣ This was already Daniel’s practice. He didn’t start praying because of this law — he continued praying despite the law.

2️⃣ When faced with a choice, we must obey God rather than man. (See Acts 5:27-33 for more on this)

3️⃣ Fear God, not men. Daniel could’ve just continued praying in secret, but he chose to trust God in the face of danger.

4️⃣ All too often, we run headfirst into work mode and then tack on a little prayer at the end. Prayer should be our first response, rather than an afterthought, to testing, temptations, and trials.

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Four Things to Learn from Daniel’s Response to the King’s Order to not Pray  – FormerAtheist58
No One Ever Cared for Me Like Jesus – Fountainview Academy

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The Humbling of King Nebuchadnezzar. Daniel 3-4. 2026

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Read the Bible in 2 Years: Daniel 3-4

Sometimes God brings us to repentance through His great mercy and sometimes through His mighty judgment. Either way, He is always good and working for good.

After King Nebuchadnezzar saw the miraculous rescue of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, be said, “to all peoples, nations, and languages, that dwell in all the earth: Peace be multiplied to you! It has seemed good to me to show the signs and wonders that the Most High God has done for me. How great are his signs, how mighty his wonders! His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and his dominion endures from generation to generation.” (Daniel 4:1-3 ESV)

But not long after that, he was admiring his city, Babylon, saying “Is not this great Babylon, which I have built by my mighty power as a royal residence and for the glory of my majesty?” (Daniel 4:30 ESV)

And God humbled him.

While the words were still in the king’s mouth, there fell a voice from heaven, “O King Nebuchadnezzar, to you it is spoken: The kingdom has departed from you, and you shall be driven from among men, and your dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field. And you shall be made to eat grass like an ox, and seven periods of time shall pass over you, until you know that the Most High rules the kingdom of men and gives it to whom he will.”

Daniel 4:31-32

And it came to be.

And, in the end, God pours out His grace and mercy on Nebuchadnezzar who then says, “Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and extol and honor the King of heaven, for all his works are right and his ways are just; and those who walk in pride he is able to humble.” (Daniel 4:37 ESV)

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The Humbling of King Nebuchadnezzar. Daniel 3-4 – FormerAtheist58
Yet Not I – Grace Community Church

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Three Important Things from Daniel about How to Answer your Opponents. Daniel 1-2. 2026

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Read the Bible in 2 Years: Daniel 1-2

1️⃣ Be prudent. “Why is the decree so urgent?”

2️⃣ Set up a time to meet in the near future. “Daniel went in and requested the king to appoint him a time.”

3️⃣ Ask your friends to pray. “Daniel … made the matter known to Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah … and told them to seek mercy from the God of heaven…”

🙏 And now I’m asking y’all to pray for someone who’s been watching my videos on YouTube. Please pray for the Lord to give me wisdom and discernment in answering my opponents with gentleness and respect.

Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, to whom belong wisdom and might.

He changes times and seasons;
he removes kings and sets up kings;
he gives wisdom to the wise
and knowledge to those who have understanding;

he reveals deep and hidden things;
he knows what is in the darkness,
and the light dwells with him.

To you, O God of my fathers,
I give thanks and praise, for you have given me wisdom and might, and have now made known to me what we asked of you, for you have made known to us the king’s matter.

Daniel 2:20b-23 ESV


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Three Important Things from Daniel about How to ANSWER YOUR OPPONENTS – FormerAtheist58
Firm Foundation – Cody Carnes

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Return to the Lord – He is Gracious and Merciful. Joel 1-3. 2026

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Read the Bible in 2 Years: Joel 1-3

“Yet even now,” declares the LORD,
“return to me with all your heart,
with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning; and rend your hearts and not your garments.”

Return to the LORD your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love; and he relents over disaster.

Joel 2:12-13 ESV


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Return to the Lord for He is Gracious and Merciful – FormerAtheist58
Jesus, Strong and Kind – City Alight

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Struggling with Idleness, especially as a Homemaker. 2 Thessalonians 2-3. 2026

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Read the Bible in 2 Years: 2 Thessalonians 2-3

Can any of you relate? It’s hard to work hard.

And having a phone in my back pocket has made it even harder.

Prayers appreciated – for me, for this generation of homemakers, and the next.

If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat. For we hear that some among you walk in idleness, not busy at work, but busybodies.

2 Thessalonians 3:10b-11 ESV

Older women … are to teach what is good, and so train the young women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled … working at home … that the word of God may not be reviled.

Titus 2:3-5 ESV

Struggling with Idleness, especially as a Homemaker – FormerAtheist58
Bringing in the Sheaves – Classic Hymns

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