Part 3 of the story of Hadassah, the young exiled Jewish woman who would grow up to be queen of an empire introduces us to the main character. Through the words of her cousin, Mordecai we learn about her background, her personality, her childhood, and her values. We then witness an exchange between Hadassah and a local rabbi, one in which she is drawn to the idea of someone being used by God as a deliverer. This is a fictional retelling designed to give us insight into how Jesus is reflected in the Book of Esther.
In Babylonian exile, amidst broken promises and shattered dreams, Ezekiel emerges with a powerful message: the covenant, once a source of security, now demands...
In Titus 2:14, the Greek term translated as “peculiar” in the King James Version literally means “one's own” or “one's own possession.” God’s people...
False gods are characterized by an insatiable appetite; they provide attractive initial promises but ultimately demand far more than they ever deliver. Whether it...
