In the story of Queen Esther, one of the main characters is the man the Jews called Ahasuerus. To the Greeks, he was known as Xerxes I, or Xerxes the Great. Xerxes is the Greek version of his Persian name. In the East, he was known as Khashayarsa or Khashyar Shah. The setting of today’s episode is almost 80 years after Xerxes I takes Esther as his queen. An archivist is about to tell the story of this relationship to Darius II Nothus, the Persian king who is on his deathbed. However, before doing so, he shares ten notes about Xerxes. These are mostly historical facts and they constitute today’s top ten list.
Nehemiah is an example for us as one who found myriad opportunities and various ways to seek God. Scriptures referenced include John 10:10; Exodus...
The early chapters of Genesis introduce us to the antediluvian (pre-flood) world, a period of rapid human advancement coupled with growing wickedness. We see...
In 1 Kings 18, we witness Elijah's victory on Mount Carmel, where he demonstrates God's power over Baal's prophets. Thereafter, Elijah prays for rain,...
