Category: Commentary
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Sermon: Crisis averted – Esther 8:1-10:3
On that day King Ahasuerus gave to Queen Esther the house of Haman, the enemy of the Jews. And Mordecai came before the king, for Esther had told what he was to her. 2 And the king took off his signet ring, which he had taken from Haman, and gave it to Mordecai. And Esther…
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The gospel in Home Alone
Like many Americans, one of the ways I celebrate the Christmas season is watching Christmas movies. Some of my favorites include A Muppett Christmas Carol, The Santa Claus, and Elf. But my all time favorite Christmas movie, by far, is Home Alone. Many classic Christmas movies have wonderful redemption themes (Christmas Carol is a great…
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Last Christmas: a romantic comedy with great gospel themes
I recently watched the movie “Last Christmas” The movie stars Emilia Clarke (as Kate) who’s a down and out singer who has a dead end job in a shop that sells Christmas ornaments and decorations. Her fortunes change when she meets Tom (Henry Golding). I really enjoyed some of the theological themes of this movie.…
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Three Theology Questions: New podcast coming in January
I’m excited to announce that I’m launching a podcast in January called Three Theology Questions. Each episode will feature a short interview that will ask three questions on topics related to theology and culture. The podcast will be available on all major podcast platforms and it will also be available on YouTube. Each episode will…
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Sermon: The case of insomnia that changed history – Esther 5-7
On the third day Esther put on her royal robes and stood in the inner court of the king’s palace, in front of the king’s quarters, while the king was sitting on his royal throne inside the throne room opposite the entrance to the palace. 2 And when the king saw Queen Esther standing in…
Josh Benner 