HATE AND HOW TO HANDLE IT (ESTHER 5)

31/08/2025 37 min Episodio 371
HATE AND HOW TO HANDLE IT (ESTHER 5)

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Episode Synopsis

We examine Haman's edict to annihilate the Jews throughout the vast Persian Empire, how he secured royal authority and funding, and the terrifying scope of the edict. We follow the response of the Jews—fasting (implying urgent prayer) and Esther’s risky decision to act following Mordecai’s prophetic words that God had brought Esther to the kingdom “for such a time as this.” We develop themes of hatred versus God’s justice, the power of prayer, and our dependence on God if we find ourselves without human support.