Today, we broadcast Part 4 of the story of Hadassah, the young exiled Jewish woman who would grow up to be queen of an empire King Ahasuerus (Xerxes I) of Persia hosts an opulent 180-day banquet for his nobles and officials, showcasing his wealth and power. Following this, a seven-day feast is held for all the people in the capital city of Susa. During the festivities, Queen Vashti hosts a separate banquet for women. On the seventh day, King Ahasuerus, in a drunken state, summons Queen Vashti to display her beauty before his guests. Refusing to obey, Vashti is dethroned as queen for her defiance.
Since Old Testament times, there have been false prophets or false teachers who spread false messages while claiming to speak the Word of God....
In this episode, we explore Jonathan McReynolds’ “God is Good” as a lens to deepen our understanding of Jesus’ character and ministry. McReynolds’ reflective,...
When Matthew, newly converted publican, put on a dinner for the Master, he invited his friends who were all tax collectors and sinners. The...
