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Set in the courts of Persia, Esther's is a story of hidden danger, bold faith, and Providence working in the shadows—reminding us that even when God seems silent, He is still writing a redemptive story. Just as Esther stepped into her moment "for such a time as this" (4:14), we're invited to trust His timing and purpose in the pivotal moments of our own journey, and step forward with courage when He calls.

The book of First Kings teaches the lesson that danger comes when a nation forgets the Lord. Pastor Skip Heitzig takes us from the reign of Solomon into the era of the divided kingdom.

After Jesus ascended into heaven, his followers were tasked with spreading the good news of salvation "in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth" (Acts 1:8). The book of Acts details the early church's rapid growth as they received the Holy Spirit and carried out the Great Commission to a world that was hungry for it. In this verse-by-verse study, Skip Heitzig teaches how we can be effective witnesses for Jesus Christ in the world today, and we learn how God continues his work through the spirit-empowered church.

Enjoy the magnificent panorama of Scripture like never before! Pastor Skip Heitzig shares a "flight" plan for all 66 books of the Bible to help you better understand the context and significance of each.

Did you know that you have a one in 136,011 chance of death by lightning strike? Your odds of winning the Powerball lottery are only one in 292 million. In this series, Skip Heitzig investigates a number of biblical prophecies that would be impossible for Jesus to fulfill unless he was God himself.

Why do we call Jonah, Amos, Obadiah, Malachi, and the others the “minor” prophets? It certainly isn’t because their messages were less important! Prophets are like people holding a wire from heaven and wire to the earth, with God speaking through them. At times, God used these unique men to proclaim His truth, or to denounce men’s sin, or to predict the future, both near and far-off. Other times, He used them to show His truth by demonstration, through events in their lives.

Enjoy the magnificent panorama of Scripture like never before! Pastor Skip Heitzig shares a "flight" plan for the books of the New Testament to help you better understand the context and significance of each. If you have ever found yourself getting lost and wandering from verse to verse in Scripture, put yourself firmly on track with the clear aerial view offered in The Bible from 30,000 Feet: New Testament.

Most of us have heard of the Holy Spirit, but may not be familiar with who He is exactly or what He does. In this study on the Holy Spirit, Skip Heitzig gives us a greater understanding of the third person of the Trinity and the gifts He lavishly bestows on believers.

While Jesus hung on the cross, He made seven unique statements. In this study, Pastor Skip Heitzig examines each of these statements and helps us understand the meaning and eternal significance of these final words of Christ, spoken during the greatest act of love ever demonstrated.

The Church. Who really needs to be a part of it? Why should we belong to something so archaic and so narrow? The culture around us seems to ask this question relentlessly, but what is the answer? From God's original intent for His church, to the ways in which He uses us today, and the reasons why people attend and leave the church, this series emphasizes the importance of the Church and the need to revere it as divinely established.

In Biography of God, Pastor Skip Heitzig draws on his biblical knowledge and personal experience to tackle the universal questions: Is God real, and can he be truly known? Drawing on philosophy and science to unpack the Bible, Heitzig offers answers to these questions and more as he helps you explore what it means to be God's friend and how to know him intimately. As you begin to recognize and remove the limits you've placed on God and you get to know him personally - his nature, his character, and his plans - you will experience a richer faith.

Hosea was the prophet with a broken heart. As Pastor Skip Heitzig teaches, Hosea’s devotion to an unfaithful wife mirrors the unfaithfulness of Israel, and the devotion of our loving Father God.

If you are interested in learning how Jesus spoke to and taught people individually, you will enjoy this 22 message series greatly. Through this study, you will examine the lives of people whose personal encounters with the Lord changed them dramatically and permanently.

Paul wrote 1 Thessalonians to the young church in Thessalonica, to encourage believers who were facing persecution. In this series, Pastor Skip Heitzig explores how this letter gently urges us to live lives that please God—through choosing purity, loving others deeply, having endurance in persecution, and walking faithfully in everyday responsibilities.

Moving from a job in the king's palace to a construction zone might seem like a demotion to some, but for Nehemiah it was a divine calling. After a lifetime in exile from his spiritual and ancestral home, his heart ached to see Jerusalem restored. In this verse-by-verse study of Nehemiah, we see the scarlet thread of redemption, the Lord's faithfulness, and the cooperation and commitment required for effective kingdom work.

Sometimes the Bible reads like a museum gallery: Stories unfolding in bright swatches of color and brushstrokes of glory, with larger-than-life figures like Abraham, David, and Jesus Himself showcased in beautiful lighting with polished plaques gleaming beneath them. But hidden in the corners of the gallery and tucked between the pages of Scripture are the stories that have been passed over—ordinary people who remain minimized, forgotten, or unseen. In this teaching series, we'll encounter those who may have been overlooked for centuries, but were deeply seen, called, and used by God.

The apostle Paul wrote a second letter to the Corinthian church, as false teachers had begun to infiltrate and poison their fellowship. After he sent Titus as his representative to deal with the situation and most of the believers repented, Paul wrote to express his joy and reestablish his authority, which had been confirmed by the hardships he suffered for the gospel. In this verse-by-verse study of 2 Corinthians, Skip Heitzig teaches about the purpose of our sufferings and how we can be Jesus' hands and feet in the midst of trials and difficulties.

Jesus is the visible likeness of the invisible God, and all things were made by Him, from the majestic Milky Way to the fruit fly hovering around your overripe bananas. In between galaxies and fruit flies is where most of life happens: work or school, family and friendships, health, hobbies, and entertainment. In Paul’s letter to the Colossians, the apostle declares that Jesus holds it all together. In this teaching series, Skip Heitzig explores the practical application of Jesus’ preeminence. Life is complicated. Let’s make sure Jesus is at the center of it all.

There are giants in the land. They are not easy to recognize like the literal giants of the Old Testament, "tall as the cedars and strong as the oaks" (Amos 2:9, NIV), but they can be just as dangerous. And we must have the courage to destroy them. In this teaching series, Skip Heitzig explores literal and symbolic giants throughout the Bible and the heroes who slayed them. Daniel challenged the giant of conformity. Nehemiah obliterated the giant of apathy. Esther executed the giant of self. Courage starts where confidence ends.

First Samuel tells the stories of a prophet, a politician, and a poet - Samuel, Saul, and David - and how God used them to unite the nation of Israel. These three leaders each had their flaws; however, God gave them one of the most wonderful gifts anyone could receive - the gift of influence.