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.
Herod's story, shaped by ambition and political intrigue, began with his father Antipater's manipulations. His climb to power involved a complex web of alliances...
The Fourth Commandment calls the people of God to remember the Sabbath. The Sabbath was set apart by God as a time of rest...
This BEST OF episode is a replay of an episode first broadcast in August, 2021. John’s Gospel omits a large amount of material found...