42 min
Lifestyles of the Rich and Powerless Morningview Sermon Podcast
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- Christianity
As we explore the first chapter of the book of Esther this morning, what we are meant to see is that for all the opulence and extravagance displayed by King Ahasuerus and the Court of the Persian Empire, in reality, they had nothing of eternal value. Even their power was a sad illusion. They are prime examples of the foolishness of earthly kingdoms which make us long for the true wisdom, power, and rule of Christ, our heavenly king.
As we explore the first chapter of the book of Esther this morning, what we are meant to see is that for all the opulence and extravagance displayed by King Ahasuerus and the Court of the Persian Empire, in reality, they had nothing of eternal value. Even their power was a sad illusion. They are prime examples of the foolishness of earthly kingdoms which make us long for the true wisdom, power, and rule of Christ, our heavenly king.
42 min