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.
Doubt is an experience common to all people. Even those with faith in God struggle with doubt on occasion and say with the man...
What are some verses in Esther on which we ought to meditate? Scriptures referenced include 1 Peter 3:3-4; 1 Samuel 2:8; Matthew 6:16-18; Philippians...
Texts in the Old Testament (most notably in Exodus and Deuteronomy) invite us to look to the past. They exhort us to rest on...
