We wrap up our 10-part series on Hadassah, the orphan Jewish girl who grows up to be Esther, the queen of the Persian Empire. We explore how both Esther and her cousin, Mordecai, are types of Christ. We also discuss the reasons why this book is included in the Biblical canon. We end the episode with monologues from the rabbi of Susa who mentored Esther, from Mordecai, and finally from Esther.
As Jesus journeys toward Jerusalem, He pauses to address the growing crowds with a bold and startling call to discipleship. He speaks of loving...
In the Parable of the Yeast (or the Leaven), Jesus compares the kingdom of heaven to a tiny speck of leaven mixed into a...
Philemon was a first-century Christian and a slave owner who also hosted a church in his home, most likely in Colossae. The apostle Paul...
