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.
Today’s episode highlights three stories from the book of 1 Samuel that foreshadow Jesus. It begins with the restlessness among the Israelites, who desire...
Today’s episode revolves around Psalm 72, illustrating the divine rule of a king marked by righteousness, justice, peace, and prosperity, epitomizing Jesus. Solomon’s reign...
By the time of Jesus, the fourth commandment had been inverted from a life-giving gift into an oppressive legalistic trap. The religious authorities had...
