Podcasts about Haman

On that night could not the king sleep, and he commanded to bring the book of records of the chronicles; and they were read before the king.2 And it was found written, that Mordecai had told of Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king's chamberlains, the keepers of the door, who sought to lay hand on the king Ahasuerus.3 And the king said, What honour and dignity hath been done to Mordecai for this? Then said the king's servants that ministered unto him, There is nothing done for him.4 And the king said, Who is in the court? Now Haman was come into the outward court of the king's house, to speak unto the king to hang Mordecai on the gallows that he had prepared for him.5 And the king's servants said unto him, Behold, Haman standeth in the court. And the king said, Let him come in.6 So Haman came in. And the king said unto him, What shall be done unto the man whom the king delighteth to honour? Now Haman thought in his heart, To whom would the king delight to do honour more than to myself?7 And Haman answered the king, For the man whom the king delighteth to honour,8 Let the royal apparel be brought which the king useth to wear, and the horse that the king rideth upon, and the crown royal which is set upon his head:9 And let this apparel and horse be delivered to the hand of one of the king's most noble princes, that they may array the man withal whom the king delighteth to honour, and bring him on horseback through the street of the city, and proclaim before him, Thus shall it be done to the man whom the king delighteth to honour.10 Then the king said to Haman, Make haste, and take the apparel and the horse, as thou hast said, and do even so to Mordecai the Jew, that sitteth at the king's gate: let nothing fail of all that thou hast spoken.11 Then took Haman the apparel and the horse, and arrayed Mordecai, and brought him on horseback through the street of the city, and proclaimed before him, Thus shall it be done unto the man whom the king delighteth to honour.12 And Mordecai came again to the king's gate. But Haman hasted to his house mourning, and having his head covered.13 And Haman told Zeresh his wife and all his friends every thing that had befallen him. Then said his wise men and Zeresh his wife unto him, If Mordecai be of the seed of the Jews, before whom thou hast begun to fall, thou shalt not prevail against him, but shalt surely fall before him.14 And while they were yet talking with him, came the king's chamberlains, and hasted to bring Haman unto the banquet that Esther had prepared.

Now it came to pass on the third day, that Esther put on her royal apparel, and stood in the inner court of the king's house, over against the king's house: and the king sat upon his royal throne in the royal house, over against the gate of the house.2 And it was so, when the king saw Esther the queen standing in the court, that she obtained favour in his sight: and the king held out to Esther the golden sceptre that was in his hand. So Esther drew near, and touched the top of the sceptre.3 Then said the king unto her, What wilt thou, queen Esther? and what is thy request? it shall be even given thee to the half of the kingdom.4 And Esther answered, If it seem good unto the king, let the king and Haman come this day unto the banquet that I have prepared for him.5 Then the king said, Cause Haman to make haste, that he may do as Esther hath said. So the king and Haman came to the banquet that Esther had prepared.6 And the king said unto Esther at the banquet of wine, What is thy petition? and it shall be granted thee: and what is thy request? even to the half of the kingdom it shall be performed.7 Then answered Esther, and said, My petition and my request is;8 If I have found favour in the sight of the king, and if it please the king to grant my petition, and to perform my request, let the king and Haman come to the banquet that I shall prepare for them, and I will do to morrow as the king hath said.9 Then went Haman forth that day joyful and with a glad heart: but when Haman saw Mordecai in the king's gate, that he stood not up, nor moved for him, he was full of indignation against Mordecai.10 Nevertheless Haman refrained himself: and when he came home, he sent and called for his friends, and Zeresh his wife.11 And Haman told them of the glory of his riches, and the multitude of his children, and all the things wherein the king had promoted him, and how he had advanced him above the princes and servants of the king.12 Haman said moreover, Yea, Esther the queen did let no man come in with the king unto the banquet that she had prepared but myself; and to morrow am I invited unto her also with the king.13 Yet all this availeth me nothing, so long as I see Mordecai the Jew sitting at the king's gate.14 Then said Zeresh his wife and all his friends unto him, Let a gallows be made of fifty cubits high, and to morrow speak thou unto the king that Mordecai may be hanged thereon: then go thou in merrily with the king unto the banquet. And the thing pleased Haman; and he caused the gallows to be made.

When Mordecai perceived all that was done, Mordecai rent his clothes, and put on sackcloth with ashes, and went out into the midst of the city, and cried with a loud and a bitter cry;2 And came even before the king's gate: for none might enter into the king's gate clothed with sackcloth.3 And in every province, whithersoever the king's commandment and his decree came, there was great mourning among the Jews, and fasting, and weeping, and wailing; and many lay in sackcloth and ashes.4 So Esther's maids and her chamberlains came and told it her. Then was the queen exceedingly grieved; and she sent raiment to clothe Mordecai, and to take away his sackcloth from him: but he received it not.5 Then called Esther for Hatach, one of the king's chamberlains, whom he had appointed to attend upon her, and gave him a commandment to Mordecai, to know what it was, and why it was.6 So Hatach went forth to Mordecai unto the street of the city, which was before the king's gate.7 And Mordecai told him of all that had happened unto him, and of the sum of the money that Haman had promised to pay to the king's treasuries for the Jews, to destroy them.8 Also he gave him the copy of the writing of the decree that was given at Shushan to destroy them, to shew it unto Esther, and to declare it unto her, and to charge her that she should go in unto the king, to make supplication unto him, and to make request before him for her people.9 And Hatach came and told Esther the words of Mordecai.10 Again Esther spake unto Hatach, and gave him commandment unto Mordecai;11 All the king's servants, and the people of the king's provinces, do know, that whosoever, whether man or women, shall come unto the king into the inner court, who is not called, there is one law of his to put him to death, except such to whom the king shall hold out the golden sceptre, that he may live: but I have not been called to come in unto the king these thirty days.12 And they told to Mordecai Esther's words.13 Then Mordecai commanded to answer Esther, Think not with thyself that thou shalt escape in the king's house, more than all the Jews.14 For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but thou and thy father's house shall be destroyed: and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?15 Then Esther bade them return Mordecai this answer,16 Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day: I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law: and if I perish, I perish.17 So Mordecai went his way, and did according to all that Esther had commanded him.

After these things did king Ahasuerus promote Haman the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, and advanced him, and set his seat above all the princes that were with him.2 And all the king's servants, that were in the king's gate, bowed, and reverenced Haman: for the king had so commanded concerning him. But Mordecai bowed not, nor did him reverence.3 Then the king's servants, which were in the king's gate, said unto Mordecai, Why transgressest thou the king's commandment?4 Now it came to pass, when they spake daily unto him, and he hearkened not unto them, that they told Haman, to see whether Mordecai's matters would stand: for he had told them that he was a Jew.5 And when Haman saw that Mordecai bowed not, nor did him reverence, then was Haman full of wrath.6 And he thought scorn to lay hands on Mordecai alone; for they had shewed him the people of Mordecai: wherefore Haman sought to destroy all the Jews that were throughout the whole kingdom of Ahasuerus, even the people of Mordecai.7 In the first month, that is, the month Nisan, in the twelfth year of king Ahasuerus, they cast Pur, that is, the lot, before Haman from day to day, and from month to month, to the twelfth month, that is, the month Adar.8 And Haman said unto king Ahasuerus, There is a certain people scattered abroad and dispersed among the people in all the provinces of thy kingdom; and their laws are diverse from all people; neither keep they the king's laws: therefore it is not for the king's profit to suffer them.9 If it please the king, let it be written that they may be destroyed: and I will pay ten thousand talents of silver to the hands of those that have the charge of the business, to bring it into the king's treasuries.10 And the king took his ring from his hand, and gave it unto Haman the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, the Jews' enemy.11 And the king said unto Haman, The silver is given to thee, the people also, to do with them as it seemeth good to thee.12 Then were the king's scribes called on the thirteenth day of the first month, and there was written according to all that Haman had commanded unto the king's lieutenants, and to the governors that were over every province, and to the rulers of every people of every province according to the writing thereof, and to every people after their language; in the name of king Ahasuerus was it written, and sealed with the king's ring.13 And the letters were sent by posts into all the king's provinces, to destroy, to kill, and to cause to perish, all Jews, both young and old, little children and women, in one day, even upon the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, which is the month Adar, and to take the spoil of them for a prey.14 The copy of the writing for a commandment to be given in every province was published unto all people, that they should be ready against that day.15 The posts went out, being hastened by the king's commandment, and the decree was given in Shushan the palace. And the king and Haman sat down to drink; but the city Shushan was perplexed.

In this episode, Douglas Wilson discusses the feminization of institutions and argues that the presence of women inevitably transforms male spaces. He then continues his survey of New Testament sins with quarreling—a public sin Christians often mistake for righteousness—and closes with a review of Yoram Hazoni's God and Politics in Esther. For more from Doug, subscribe to Canon+: https://canonplus.com/  

In this compelling episode of The Kubik Report, I welcome back Tina Graham for a thoughtful discussion about the historical, spiritual, and prophetic dimensions of antisemitism. Drawing from Scripture, history, and current events, Tina explains why Christians should be concerned about the rise of antisemitism around the world while recognizing that the Bible foretold many of these developments. The conversation explores God's covenant relationship with Israel, the spiritual forces behind antisemitism, and how hostility toward the Jewish people has evolved over the centuries—from religious persecution to racial prejudice and modern anti-Israel movements. Tina traces these themes through biblical accounts including the Exodus, David and Goliath, Esther, and Haman's plot against the Jews, connecting ancient events to today's geopolitical tensions. I share personal reflections from growing up among Jewish friends and neighbors in Minnesota and discusses how misunderstanding, envy, and prejudice have often fueled hostility toward Jewish communities. Together they examine the historical origins of the name "Palestine," the significance of Jerusalem in biblical prophecy, and the remarkable rebirth of Israel as a nation in 1948. Whether you are interested in history, current events, biblical prophecy, or the Middle East, this episode offers valuable insight into one of the world's oldest and most persistent forms of hatred. Topics discussed: What antisemitism really is The biblical roots of antisemitism Spiritual warfare and God's covenant with Israel Historical persecution of the Jewish people Israel's rebirth in 1948 and its prophetic significance Jerusalem's central role in God's plan Ancient conflicts and modern Middle East tensions The historical origins of the term "Palestine" Lessons Christians can learn from current events Guest: Tina Graham, Director of Operations, Eastgate Ministries International Subscribe to The Kubik Report for thoughtful conversations on faith, history, culture, and the events shaping our world today.

SWEET MELODIES | Season 2 | PROVERBS 11 VERSE 6 | ADEFUNKE OHAHUNA In this episode of Sweet Melodies Season 2, Adefunke Ohahuna explores Proverbs 11:6 under the theme "The Web of Naughtiness." Drawing from the story of Daniel and the conspiracy against him in Daniel 6, the teaching reveals a powerful spiritual principle: righteousness delivers, while wickedness ultimately destroys itself. The episode explains that the righteousness and integrity of the upright serve as a divine defense system, preserving them from traps, dangers, and attacks. Daniel's unwavering commitment to God became the very means through which God rescued him from the lions' den. In contrast, the study examines the second half of Proverbs 11:6, emphasizing how transgressors are "taken in their own naughtiness." Through an exploration of the Hebrew words laqach (to seize, capture, or take suddenly) and havvah (wicked desire, calamity, destruction, or deeply rooted lust), listeners learn that sinful desires originate in the soul and, when indulged, become instruments of self-destruction. Using examples from Daniel's accusers, Eve in the Garden of Eden, and Haman, the episode demonstrates how greed, envy, deceit, and covetousness create invisible webs that eventually entangle the very people who weave them. The teaching highlights that spiritual manipulation gains power only when individuals surrender to ungodly desires, allowing sin to mature into destructive consequences. Listeners are encouraged to reject worldly desires, embrace integrity, and recognize that righteousness is more than moral behavior, it is spiritual protection. Like a spider caught in its own web, those who construct schemes against others ultimately become victims of their own traps. The episode concludes with a call to live honestly before God, trust His deliverance, and choose righteousness over the self-made traps of transgression. Key Takeaways Righteousness is a spiritual defense system that delivers God's people. Integrity protects believers from traps, temptations, and hidden dangers. Sin contains within itself the seeds of its own destruction. Strong sinful desires begin in the soul and eventually lead to bondage and judgment. Those who plot evil against others often become victims of their own schemes. God vindicates the righteous and turns evil plans into testimonies. Choosing integrity today prevents devastating consequences tomorrow. Jesus is Lord.

June 14, 2026 | Beginning in Esther 3, Pastor Ben Mandrell walks through the story of Queen Esther and teaches on the folly of Haman. Burning with pride and ambition, Haman orchestrates the events that lead to his downfall and the rescue of the Jewish people. How does the pursuit of more become a stumbling block for us?For more sermons each week, be sure to subscribe so you can stay in the know. If you've liked what you've heard in this message, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Spotify. Bellevue Baptist Church, Memphis, TN | bellevue.org

Before we resume our One Another Study, I wanted to take a look at an issue that really can deeply affect how we treat one another - our tendency to want to PLEASE people.It is natural to want people to like us.But people-pleasing and the need for other people's constant approval can quickly become an idol.From our series in Esther, we see Haman grow enraged when one man, Mordecai, will not bow to him. The rest of the kingdom bows, but that's just not good enough for Haman.And that's how it is with approval addiction. So many people can love us - but once one person does not, our entire sense of self begins to crumble!We take a hard look at our unhealthy need to be liked, as well as so many other things, today on Rinse and Repeat!(RAR2026EP25)

She had everything to lose — and she walked in anyway.In Episode 3 of Treasured: Women of the Bible, we step into the palace with Esther — an orphan, an exile, and a queen with a dangerous secret. When an irreversible edict threatened to destroy every Jewish person in the Persian Empire, Esther faced the most defining question of her life: stay silent and stay safe, or speak up and risk everything.Her answer has echoed through thousands of years of history. And today, it speaks directly to you.

Surah Qassas 28 v1-6 Session 1 Ta Seen Meem refers to... Tur Sineen Musa (a.s), Imam Razi (rah). This Book that makes things 'Mobeen' Mobeen means clear, beautiful & radiant. By The Quran The Zikir, Surah Saad v1 The hidden patterns between Surah Yusuf & Surah Qassas. Divide & Conquor is Firawns method to cause trials & tribulations. Firawn & Haman are mentioned together. The Quran & The Pharaohs, the decoding of the Hieroglyphics state that Haman is The Chief Architect of the stone makers.

Adam Haman returns for another literary episode, this one reviewing Larry McMurtry's classic Western, "Lonesome Dove." He and Bob praise not just the story, but the novel's writing too.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this episode.This episode's sponsor, the free Plan-B guide from ExPatMoney.The HamanNature substack.Help support the Bob Murphy Show.

The Series: Engage - A verse by verse study through the book of Esther. Today's Lesson covers Esther Ch 5 v 1-14 Titled: Haman Hangs Himself Wednesday night Bible Study. Engage, a verse-by-verse study through the Book of Esther If you are interested in attending our LIVE teachings (Wednesdays @ 7:00 pm & Sundays @ 10:00 am), you are invited to visit us at 4218 Boston Ave. Lubbock, Texas. To connect with us, you can call us at (806) 799-2227, email us at calvarylubbock@hotmail.com, or checkout our website at CalvaryChapelLubbock.church. You can also watch us on Facebook and contact us through Facebook Messenger. Please feel free to let us know about your walk with Jesus, as we would love to hear it and pray with you. If you'd like to partner with us to help us take the Gospel to the world, just click on the DONATE button on our website, let us know through Facebook Messenger, or in person. We pray that the rest of your week be blessed and that you share the love of Jesus with everyone that you encounter.

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Big Idea: Gratitude is the seed, attitude is the fruit.Esther 9:18-32 I. Take time to celebrate your faith. Esther 9:18-22But the Jews in Susa had assembled on the thirteenth and the fourteenth days of the month. They rested on the fifteenth day of the month, and it became a day of feasting and rejoicing. This explains why the rural Jews who live in villages observe the fourteenth day of the month of Adar as a time of rejoicing and feasting. It is a holiday when they send gifts to one another. Mordecai recorded these events and sent letters to all the Jews in all of King Ahasuerus's provinces, both near and far. He ordered them to celebrate the fourteenth and fifteenth days of the month of Adar every year because during those days the Jews gained relief from their enemies. That was the month when their sorrow was turned into rejoicing and their mourning into a holiday. They were to be days of feasting, rejoicing, and of sending gifts to one another and to the poor. II. Remind yourself of God's deliverance.  Esther 9:23-28So the Jews agreed to continue the practice they had begun, as Mordecai had written them to do. For Haman son of Hammedatha the Agagite, the enemy of all the Jews, had plotted against the Jews to destroy them. He cast the pur—that is, the lot—to crush and destroy them. But when the matter was brought before the king, he commanded by letter that the evil plan Haman had devised against the Jews return on his own head and that he should be hanged with his sons on the gallows. For this reason these days are called Purim, from the word pur. Because of all the instructions in this letter as well as what they had witnessed and what had happened to them, the Jews bound themselves, their descendants, and all who joined with them to a commitment that they would not fail to celebrate these two days each and every year according to the written instructions and according to the time appointed. These days are remembered and celebrated by every generation, family, province, and city, so that these days of Purim will not lose their significance in Jewish life and their memory will not fade from their descendants.III. Pass it on to the future generations.Esther 9:29-32Queen Esther, daughter of Abihail, along with Mordecai the Jew, wrote this second letter with full authority to confirm the letter about Purim. He sent letters with assurances of peace and security to all the Jews who were in the 127 provinces of the kingdom of Ahasuerus, in order to confirm these days of Purim at their proper time just as Mordecai the Jew and Esther the queen had established them and just as they had committed themselves and their descendants to the practices of fasting and lamentation. So Esther's command confirmed these customs of Purim, which were then written into the record.Next Steps: Believe: I need to start my faith journey today.Become: I will spend time celebrating my freedom this week.Be Sent: I will share my testimony with someone this week.Discussion Questions: What are you most grateful for today?  How often do you remind yourself of God's simple gifts when life isn't going your way?Do you have a way of celebrating your faith regularly?  If so, how?Do you know your family's journey of faith?  Does your family know yours?If there were a festival to celebrate your personal faith, what would it be called?With whom did you last share your personal testimony?Ask the Holy Spirit for the opportunity to share God's grace with someone this week.

Caleb Drahosh Once Haman is exposed and executed, the king gives Mordecai his signet ring and tells him to write a new edict in the king's name. The Jews are allowed to defend themselves against the original edict established by Haman. In this way, the Jews were saved from their enemies. The new edict did not revoke the first, but established conditions that made it possible for God's people to be preserved and to flourish.

Esther 1:1-10:3 June 3, 2026 PM.In His good providence, God arranges that Esther became queen to King Ahasuerus so that she could rescue the Jewish people from planned extermination by Haman. God saw fit to record the account of this history for His people to remind them the of the origin story of Purim. More importantly, the book shows God's providential care for Israel once more.

The evil Haman has been eliminated and the King allows Mordecai to write a new royal edict giving the Jewish people the right to defend themselves from their enemies proving once again that God is sovereign.

Big Idea: God doesn't change problems; he changes people.Esther 9:1-17 I. God moves at the perfect momentEsther 9:1-5The king's command and law went into effect on the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, the month Adar. On the day when the Jews' enemies had hoped to overpower them, just the opposite happened. The Jews overpowered those who hated them. In each of King Ahasuerus's provinces the Jews assembled in their cities to attack those who intended to harm them. Not a single person could withstand them; fear of them fell on every nationality. All the officials of the provinces, the satraps, the governors, and the royal civil administrators aided the Jews because they feared Mordecai. For Mordecai exercised great power in the palace, and his fame spread throughout the provinces as he became more and more powerful. The Jews put all their enemies to the sword, killing and destroying them. They did what they pleased to those who hated them. II. Only God can turn the tidesEsther 9:6-10In the fortress of Susa the Jews killed and destroyed five hundred men, including Parshandatha, Dalphon, Aspatha, Poratha, Adalia, Aridatha, Parmashta, Arisai, Aridai, and Vaizatha. They killed these ten sons of Haman son of Hammedatha, the enemy of the Jews. However, they did not seize any plunder.III. God is the only warrior that mattersEsther 9:11-17On that day the number of people killed in the fortress of Susa was reported to the king. The king said to Queen Esther, “In the fortress of Susa the Jews have killed and destroyed five hundred men, including Haman's ten sons. What have they done in the rest of the royal provinces? Whatever you ask will be given to you. Whatever you seek will also be done.” Esther answered, “If it pleases the king, may the Jews who are in Susa also have tomorrow to carry out today's law, and may the bodies of Haman's ten sons be hung on the gallows.” The king gave the orders for this to be done, so a law was announced in Susa, and they hung the bodies of Haman's ten sons. The Jews in Susa assembled again on the fourteenth day of the month of Adar and killed three hundred men in Susa, but they did not seize any plunder. The rest of the Jews in the royal provinces assembled, defended themselves, and gained relief from their enemies. They killed seventy-five thousand of those who hated them, but they did not seize any plunder. They fought on the thirteenth day of the month of Adar and rested on the fourteenth, and it became a day of feasting and rejoicing.Next Steps: Believe: I need God to change me today.Become: I will serve someone in need this week.Be Sent: I want to see God change my city, one person at a time.Discussion Questions: When was the last time you faced opposition for doing the right thing?Who in your life does God most need to change?Has there been a situation you thought was too far gone for even God to change it?If God is the only factor that matters in our problems, why do we worry about our circumstances?Describe a time when you persevered, even though you wanted to give up.  How did it turn out?How does it affect your faith when God doesn't respond when you want him to?Pray for the Holy Spirit to make you an agent of change in your city.

Send us Fan MailFinishing up our journey through Esther, this episode concludes with the great reversal that God does on behalf of His people.  What Haman sought to do comes back upon his own head.  The evil plan comes to ruin.  In this episodes, we discuss how it is God's job to bring vengeance; we must leave it all in His hands.  And as we see vengeance being enacted, we also realize that we are deserving of God's wrath.  But we thank Him for sending His Son, Jesus.  Because of Christ, the cross is the ultimate reversal.  He did it for Israel and the Feast of Purim is a remembrance of His faithfulness.  We remember what Jesus has done by partaking in the Lord's Supper.  He has been faithful to us as well.  

Caleb Drahosh Esther, having garnered favor with the king, reveals Haman's wicked manipulation of the king. Haman begs the queen to speak on his behalf, but compromises himself further in the process. The man who sought to destroy God's people is himself condemned and is executed in the very manner that he sought to end Mordecai.

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As Esther 7 opens, the tables were turning against Haman, and he didn't know it. This wasn't mere chance, luck, nor fate. This was the work of the sovereign God. God had a plan to protect His people, and nothing could stop Him from His victory! Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/preach-the-word/id1449859151?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aSveQvIs7SPHWB4UcmSUQ

Queen Esther reveals Haman's deadly plot. The tables have turned on evil, but the royal edict is still in effect. What will become of God's people in the land of Persia.Tune in to hear how God works behind the scenes to save his people from destruction.RiverCityPGH.com

Do you feel like all is lost or that God doesn't see your struggles? Esther 6 teaches us that God is always present, even when hope seems distant. At a crucial moment, God gave King Ahasuerus a restless night, setting in motion a chain of events that humbled proud Haman and elevated humble Mordecai. Join Pastor Chuck Swindoll as he mines gems of truth in this powerful chapter, reminding us that God's timing is perfect and His care never fails. Find renewed hope and trust in God's faithful hand.

Big Idea: There's no going back, but God can make a better way forward.Esther 8:1-17I. Don't forget your past. Esther 8:1-2That same day King Ahasuerus awarded Queen Esther the estate of Haman, the enemy of the Jews. Mordecai entered the king's presence because Esther had revealed her relationship to Mordecai. The king removed his signet ring he had recovered from Haman and gave it to Mordecai...II. Don't pout over your past.Esther 8:3-8Then Esther addressed the king again. She fell at his feet, wept, and begged him to revoke the evil of Haman the Agagite and his plot he had devised against the Jews. The king extended the gold scepter toward Esther, so she got up and stood before the king. She said, “If it pleases the king and I have found favor with him, if the matter seems right to the king and I am pleasing in his eyes, let a royal edict be written. Let it revoke the documents the scheming Haman son of Hammedatha the Agagite wrote to destroy the Jews who are in all the king's provinces. For how could I bear to see the disaster that would come on my people? How could I bear to see the destruction of my relatives?” King Ahasuerus said to Esther the queen and to Mordecai the Jew, “Look, I have given Haman's estate to Esther, and he was hanged on the gallows because he attacked the Jews. Write in the king's name whatever pleases you concerning the Jews, and...III. Let your past become the first step to a new future.Esther 8:9-14On the twenty-third day of the third month—that is, the month Sivan—the royal scribes were summoned. Everything was written exactly as Mordecai commanded for the Jews, to the satraps, the governors, and the officials of the 127 provinces from India to Cush. The edict was written for each province in its own script, for each ethnic group in its own language, and to the Jews in their own script and language. Mordecai wrote in King Ahasuerus's name and sealed the edicts with the royal signet ring. He sent the documents by mounted couriers, who rode fast horses bred in the royal stables. The king's edict gave the Jews in each and every city the right to assemble and defend themselves, to destroy, kill, and annihilate every ethnic and provincial army hostile to them, including women and children, and to take their possessions as spoils of war. This would take place on a single day throughout all the provinces of King Ahasuerus, on the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, the month Adar. A copy of the text, issued as law throughout every province, was distributed to all the peoples so the Jews could be ready to avenge themselves against their enemies on that day. The couriers rode out in haste...IV. God WILL turn your painful past into something beautiful!Esther 8:15-17Mordecai went from the king's presence clothed in royal blue and white, with a great gold crown and a purple robe of fine linen. The city of Susa shouted and rejoiced, and the Jews celebrated with gladness, joy, and honor. In every province and every city where the king's command and edict reached, gladness and joy took place among the Jews. There was a celebration and a holiday. And many of ...Next Steps: Believe: I need Jesus to forgive me for my past sins today.Become: I trust God to turn my past into something beautiful. Be Sent: I will help someone who is haunted by their past this week.Discussion Questions: If you could wipe one thing out of your past, what would it be? Has a painful moment in your past made you a better person today?  If so, explain how.How has your past shaped the way you see the world?What does it look like to get “stuck” in your past?Would you prefer for Jesus to redeem your past or Jesus to remove it?  Explain your answer. Who do you know that needs to move beyond their past?Pray for the Holy Spirit to use you to minister to someone whose life is a mess this week. 

Do you feel like all is lost or that God doesn't see your struggles? Esther 6 teaches us that God is always present, even when hope seems distant.At a crucial moment, God gave King Ahasuerus a restless night, setting in motion a chain of events that humbled proud Haman and elevated humble Mordecai.Join Pastor Chuck Swindoll as he mines gems of truth in this powerful chapter, reminding us that God's timing is perfect and His care never fails. Find renewed hope and trust in God's faithful hand. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/82/29?v=20251111

Esther 6 Do you feel like all is lost or that God doesn't see your struggles? Esther 6 teaches us that God is always present, even when hope seems distant. At a crucial moment, God gave King Ahasuerus a restless night, setting in motion a chain of events that humbled proud Haman and elevated humble Mordecai. Join Pastor Chuck Swindoll as he mines gems of truth in this powerful chapter, reminding us that God's timing is perfect and His care never fails. Find renewed hope and trust in God's faithful hand.

Send us Fan MailRecapping our journey so far in Esther, we've seen God's plan despite an upside-down world.  We've seen how evil and persecution are real, yet we can stand amidst it because of our hope in Christ.  And we've taken a look at the palace -- could we leave the place that Jesus puts His finger on, knowing that He has a plan that is better for our lives?  This week we see Esther stepping out and taking the steps of faith that will lead to freeing her people.  We see that no matter where we are at in life, faith steps are part of what we must take as believers in Christ.  Those steps will always bring opposition but even in the midst of that, God is working behind the scenes.  He has a plan and we can follow Him.  Let's dig in once again and see what He has to show us in this amazing book!  

John Baumgartner Evil is at work in the world. Haman is growing more and more in favor with the king, and he has plans to kill Mordecai in a most public and painful way. But God is at work for good, turning all the evil devices of Haman into deliverance for His people. “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” Haman's pride comes before his destruction. In humility, Mordecai trusts the Lord to make everything right.

In Esther 7–10, Haman is defeated, the Jews are saved, and Esther and Mordecai's courage leads to the celebration of Purim and the protection of God's people.Read the WHOLE Bible with me! Subscribe so you don't miss an episode. If you appreciate what is happening on this channel, please like, comment and most importantly, share this everywhere you can so we can bring as many people as possible with us on this Bible reading journey. GOD IS SO GOOD!Here is a link to all of the worship songs I have finished the Bible readings with. Worship with me!https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLv0l3ExigVUcMr6ja88bC607BoR1EaQuF&si=e1HfJdRXr4LSdU7WHere is the link to read the WHOLE Bible with me on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLv0l3ExigVUdyHEiJ2X2tFvXNINmLMs7O&si=FM_Od_qVefeWU1kYDo you want a Bald Headed Country Boy t-shirt? You can find them on my website with the link below.https://baldheadedcountryboy.com/

Queen Esther was encouraged by her adopted father, Mordecai, to go to the king for help. The Prime Minister, Haman, issued a royal edict calling for the death of every Jew in Persia. After 3 days of fasting by every Jewish person Esther goes before the king with her request. But before she gets around to the topic at hand, Haman sets a plan in motion to kill Mordecai. Tune in to hear how God works behind the scenes to save and bless Mordecai.RiverCityPGH.com

In Esther 3–6, Haman plots to destroy the Jews, but God positions Esther and Mordecai to intervene, leading to a reversal of fortune for the Jewish people.Read the WHOLE Bible with me! Subscribe so you don't miss an episode. If you appreciate what is happening on this channel, please like, comment and most importantly, share this everywhere you can so we can bring as many people as possible with us on this Bible reading journey. GOD IS SO GOOD!Here is a link to all of the worship songs I have finished the Bible readings with. Worship with me!https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLv0l3ExigVUcMr6ja88bC607BoR1EaQuF&si=e1HfJdRXr4LSdU7WHere is the link to read the WHOLE Bible with me on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLv0l3ExigVUdyHEiJ2X2tFvXNINmLMs7O&si=FM_Od_qVefeWU1kYDo you want a Bald Headed Country Boy t-shirt? You can find them on my website with the link below.https://baldheadedcountryboy.com/

In this rich and honest conversation, Lantz Howard talks with longtime friend Dr. Matt Paden, co-author of the new USA Today bestselling book The Core. Matt shares the powerful story behind the book, his major life transitions over the past two years, and why great leadership is far more about who you are than what you can do.They explore ego vs. humility, the power of vulnerability, leading for the good of others, and how to navigate seasons of massive change in leadership, marriage, and family life.Character beats skills for long-term success. Skills get you the seat, but character keeps you there and sustains your influence.Ego out of control leads to destruction. The story of Haman vs. Mordecai in the Book of Esther shows that two people can have the exact same job — but completely different outcomes based on their character.Work for the good of your people. The best leaders focus on service over self-promotion. Ask: “Am I working for the good of the people I lead?”Vulnerability is strength, not weakness. Pretending to know everything breeds cynicism and toxicity. Admitting what you don't know builds trust and unleashes your team.Leadership is messy, complex, and often lonely. Don't try to do it alone — get a coach, build a trusted circle, and stay humble.Seasons of massive change are normal. Matt's transition from higher education executive to entrepreneur, author, and company founder shows that change, while hard, can lead to rich growth.Strengthen your core first. When your inner life (character, humility, self-awareness) is healthy, everything else — team performance, marriage, family, and influence — improves.Date nights and marriage rhythms still matter in busy seasons. Even high-achieving leaders must intentionally protect time with their spouse.Resources Mentioned:Buy the Book: The Core by Dr. Matt Paden & Dr. Ken Jones (USA Today Bestseller)Learn more about Great Days Leadership – Coaching and Consulting organizationSubscribe to the podcast: Bad Days Leadership Podcast --Learn more about coaching with Lantz Howard at www.lantzhoward.com

Esther 2:21–3:15 Feel like life is full of trouble and turmoil? Shortly after Esther became queen, danger arose when two guards conspired to kill the king (Esther 2:21–3:15). Mordecai, however, stepped in to foil their plot. Meanwhile, Haman, empowered by the king's ring, launched an even deadlier plan against the Jews. Pastor Chuck Swindoll reveals what we can learn about the presence of evil and how God equips us with the strength to face life's darkest challenges. Encouragement awaits you today!

Feel like life is full of trouble and turmoil? Shortly after Esther became queen, danger arose when two guards conspired to kill the king (Esther 2:21–3:15). Mordecai, however, stepped in to foil their plot. Meanwhile, Haman, empowered by the king's ring, launched an even deadlier plan against the Jews.Pastor Chuck Swindoll reveals what we can learn about the presence of evil and how God equips us with the strength to face life's darkest challenges. Encouragement awaits you today!

Big Idea: God's plan happens through human hands! Esther 7:1-10I. You might need to get your hands dirty.Esther 7:1-4The king and Haman came to feast with Esther the queen. Once again, on the second day while drinking wine, the king asked Esther, “Queen Esther, whatever you ask will be given to you. Whatever you seek, even to half the kingdom, will be done.” Queen Esther answered, “If I have found favor with you, Your Majesty, and if the king is pleased, spare my life; this is my request. And spare my people; this is my desire. For my people and I have been sold to destruction, death, and annihilation. If we had merely been sold as male and female slaves, I would have kept silent. Indeed, the trouble wouldn't be worth burdening the king.”II. God perfectly placed you to carry out his plan.Esther 7:5-7King Ahasuerus spoke up and asked Queen Esther, “Who is this, and where is the one who would devise such a scheme?” Esther answered, “The adversary and enemy is this evil Haman.” Haman stood terrified before the king and queen. The king arose in anger and went from where they were drinking wine to the palace garden. Haman remained to beg Queen Esther for his life because he realized the king was planning something terrible for him.III. God displays his power through ordinary people.Esther 7:8-10Just as the king returned from the palace garden to the banquet hall, Haman was falling on the couch where Esther was reclining. The king exclaimed, “Would he actually violate the queen while I am in the house?” As soon as the statement left the king's mouth, they covered Haman's face. Harbona, one of the king's eunuchs, said, “There is a gallows seventy-five feet tall at Haman's house that he made for Mordecai, who gave the report that saved the king.” The king said, “Hang him on it.” They hanged Haman on the gallows he had prepared for Mordecai. Then the king's anger subsided.Next Steps: Believe: I surrender everything to Jesus today.Become: I will trust His plan, even when it's scary.Be Sent: I offer my hands to Jesus this week.Discussion Questions: When was the last time you felt God working through you?  Explain.Why does God choose to include people in his plan for the future?What causes some Christians to hesitate to minister to people in need near them?Read Revelation 13:8.  If God had a plan before He created the world, how do you fit into it?When do you feel you were making the biggest difference in someone's life? What is God's plan for your city?  Explain it using Scripture.Pray for God to use you to accomplish his plan for your city this week.

Send us Fan MailIf you keep silent at this time, relief and deliverance will come to the Jewish people from another place, but you and your father's family will be destroyed. Who knows, perhaps you have come to your royal position for such a time as this.  Esther 4:14Nearing the climax of the story, Esther 4 begins to show the steps Esther must take in order to save her people.  There's a moment in which she hesitates; the outcome for her could be death.  But she must also realize the palace won't save her.  She was brought into this position as queen for a specific purpose, "for such a time as this."  As she steps out, she shows that she is "all in" with God's plan.  She is able to leave the palace and step into whatever God might call her to do.  Of course, Jesus is the ultimate example of one who stepped down in complete obedience to His Father.  Jesus left the palace so that we could be reconciled to God.  We must follow in His steps.  

The book of Esther presents us with a powerful narrative about divine providence working through ordinary circumstances. We encounter a young Jewish orphan named Hadassah, known in Persian as Esther, whose entire life trajectory—from losing her parents to being adopted by her cousin Mordecai, to becoming queen of Persia—positions her perfectly for a moment of national crisis. When the villain Haman plots genocide against all Jews in the Persian Empire, Esther faces an impossible choice: remain silent and safe, or risk her life by approaching the king uninvited. What's remarkable is her response. Rather than relying solely on political strategy or personal charm, Esther calls for a three-day communal fast, drawing from the prophetic wisdom of Isaiah 58. This fast wasn't performative or self-centered; it was humble, sacrificial, and communal—the kind of fast that breaks bonds of oppression and invites God's presence. The story reminds us that sometimes our entire life history, including our pain and losses, prepares us for moments when we must answer the call: 'For such a time as this.' We learn that God can transform anyone's story, that spiritual disciplines like fasting have real power, and that divine movement often happens not through dramatic miracles but through subtle orchestration of circumstances, favor, and courage.

Caleb Drahosh Haman's plot goes public and when it reaches Mordecai and Esther they are deeply distressed. According to the law, no one could come before the king without being summoned. The punishment for doing so was death. Mordecai appeals to Esther to make an attempt on behalf of the Jews. If the king looks upon her request with favor, they will be saved. If not, she and all her people are dead whether she makes an attempt or not. Esther agrees. She finds favor with the king, and requests that she be allowed to throw a feast for the king and Haman with the intent of exposing Haman.

Esther 2:21–3:15 Feel like life is full of trouble and turmoil? Shortly after Esther became queen, danger arose when two guards conspired to kill the king (Esther 2:21–3:15). Mordecai, however, stepped in to foil their plot. Meanwhile, Haman, empowered by the king's ring, launched an even deadlier plan against the Jews. Pastor Chuck Swindoll reveals what we can learn about the presence of evil and how God equips us with the strength to face life's darkest challenges. Encouragement awaits you today

Feel like life is full of trouble and turmoil? Shortly after Esther became queen, danger arose when two guards conspired to kill the king (Esther 2:21–3:15). Mordecai, however, stepped in to foil their plot. Meanwhile, Haman, empowered by the king's ring, launched an even deadlier plan against the Jews.Pastor Chuck Swindoll reveals what we can learn about the presence of evil and how God equips us with the strength to face life's darkest challenges. Encouragement awaits you today!

Upholding the "Christian" label in a world like ours is vulnerable—it's risky. If we live rightly in our wrong world, sooner or later we will find ourselves in conflict or threatened.When Esther's people, the Jews, were threatened, she had to choose whether or not she was going to stand up for them against the persecution of Haman. Would she keep her identity as a Jew a secret and save herself? Or would she stick her neck out and try to save the Jews?Jill encourages us to be like Esther, and to be unashamed of the Gospel message in our witness. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111

What is “The Esther Perspective”? In this message, we walk through the story of Esther in chronological order and unpack the powerful lessons hidden throughout her journey.... from broken beginnings and hidden identity to courage, wisdom, healing, influence, and trusting God's positioning.Through the lives of Esther, Mordecai, Hegai, Haman, and King Xerxes, we discover that even when God seems silent, He is still moving behind the scenes through ordinary moments, hidden favor, and courageous obedience.This message is for every woman navigating hidden seasons, healing, purpose, and the call to walk boldly in who God created her to be.“For such a time as this.” Messages, teaching and encouragement from Pneuma Life Church pastors and leaders! Pneuma Life Church is a spirit-filled and bible-based church located in Saint Johns, Florida. It's lead by Pastors Jason & Jessica Huffman. Join us live (and online) for services each Sunday at 10AM4100 Race Track Rd. (Durbin Creek Elementary) Saint Johns, FL 32259 Visit us online at: https://pneumalife.churchEmail: hello@pneuma.life 

Gary interviews Bob Cruickshank, Jr. and Daniel Harden about Ezekiel 38-39 and how the book of Esther connects to it. Most Bible commentators make Esther stand alone, without any connection to the rest of the Bible. Gary, Bob, and Dan point out how seamlessly it describes the fulfillment of Gog and Magog and how the Messianic bloodline is kept intact, despite Haman's futile attempts to eradicate it.

There's a deeper meaning behind Esther, Haman, Purim, antisemitism, and the hidden battle surrounding the Jewish people, which becomes hard to ignore once you start connecting the patterns. Why did Mordecai refuse to bow? Why was Haman so consumed with destroying an entire people group? And why does this same hatred continue appearing generation after generation?The “spirit of Esther” is still relevant today. The willingness to stand for truth even when it comes with pressure, criticism, risk, or personal cost. Esther's story is not just about courage. It is about God working behind the scenes, even when His presence seems hidden. The parallels become impossible to overlook. Haman's decree, the preservation of the Jewish people, the reversal of evil, the prophetic connections to the tribulation, and the spiritual conflict surrounding Israel all point to something much bigger happening beneath the surface.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EPISODE SOURCES & LINKS:Nine Medicaid Providers Facing Fraud, Theft Charges:https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Media/News-Releases/April-2026/Nine-Medicaid-Providers-Facing-Fraud-Theft-ChargesJudge apologizes to alleged would-be Trump assassin, drags Jan 6 suspects into rant over jail complaints:https://noticias.foxnews.com/us/judge-apologizes-alleged-would-trump-assassin-drags-jan-6-suspects-rant-jail-complaintsTop Anthony Fauci adviser indicted for 'criminal conspiracy' against the United States:https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/anthony-fauci-indicted-for-criminal-conspiracy-against-the-us/ar-AA22040M?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=69f27a7d83314e0392c26d7fe40d3b1b&ei=25&apiversion=v2&domshim=1&noservercache=1&noservertelemetry=1&batchservertelemetry=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1Mexico's military captures top cartel leader in blow to Jalisco New Generation:https://abcnews.com/International/wireStory/mexicos-military-captures-top-cartel-leader-blow-jalisco-132441441Multiple Aliens Charged with Illegally Voting in Federal Elections and Making False Statements while Applying For U.S. Citizenship:https://www.justice.gov/usao-nj/pr/multiple-aliens-charged-illegally-voting-federal-elections-and-making-false-statementsFeds defer additional $91 million in Minnesota Medicaid funds; Gov. Walz calls it "campaign of retribution":https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/minnesota-medicaid-funding-deferred-fraud-cms-mehmet-oz-tim-walzTexas judge ruled in favor of "The Meadow," a planned 400-acre, Muslim community in North Texas, ordering the Texas Workforce Commission to uphold a 2025 settlement agreement regarding fair housing policies.:https://www.facebook.com/mississippitelevision/posts/texas-judge-ruled-in-favor-of-the-meadow-a-planned-400-acre-muslim-community-in-/905978475822874Palisades Fire:https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2025/1/7/palisades-fire?utm_source=chatgpt.com&_bhlid=f1f1a1dc8c740623de5b6f90e6544df2140a4aba--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FOLLOW US WHEREVER YOU LISTEN TO PODCASTS:Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2124680Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077963400367Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6XAAbEFVk0zocx8VzuTGuSApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-final-hour/id1609783460CONNECT WITH US:Instagram: @thefinalhourpodcastWebsite: www.thefinalhourpodcast.comMerch: https://www.thefinalhourpodcast.com/merch--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#Israel #Esther #Christianity #EndTimes

What happened in Esther's day… and could the same spiritual battle be unfolding again right now? In this episode, Bryan Cutshall explores the powerful story of Esther, Haman, and the spirit behind the attempted destruction of the Jewish people, while drawing prophetic parallels to current events surrounding Israel and the Middle East. Through the lens of biblical prophecy, this teaching examines how the same hatred toward Israel seen throughout Scripture continues to surface in our generation. Why does the story of Esther still matter today? Could the spiritual forces operating behind ancient events still be influencing world events now? Most people view the book of Esther as simply a historical story of courage and deliverance. But Scripture reveals deeper prophetic patterns beneath the surface. In this episode, Bryan Cutshall connects the story of Haman, the Amalekites, Purim, blood moon signs, and modern attacks against Israel, showing how these events may point to the prophetic season we are living in. This teaching explores the spiritual parallels between Haman and Hamas, the prophetic meaning behind Purim and blood moon signs, and why believers should pay close attention to what is happening involving Israel right now. Bryan Cutshall also explains why these signs are not meant to create fear, but to awaken believers to the nearness of Christ's return and the importance of spiritual discernment in this hour.

JOIN ANYTIME:https://www.heatherbaxter.com/n this episode, we dive into Esther chapters 4 and 5, where everything shifts from fear to bold action. Faced with a crisis that threatens her people, Esther is challenged to step into her purpose—even when it could cost her life. With encouragement from Mordecai, she begins to see that her position isn't accidental, but part of a bigger plan “for such a time as this.”We talk about what it looks like to wrestle with fear, make courageous decisions, and trust timing we don't fully understand. Esther doesn't rush—she pauses, fasts, and prepares before taking action. And when she finally steps forward, it's not loud or dramatic, but intentional and wise.Chapter 5 shows us that courage doesn't always mean immediate results. Esther takes a strategic approach, inviting the king and Haman to a banquet instead of blurting everything out. It's a reminder that bravery and wisdom often go hand in hand, and that waiting can be part of the process too.This conversation explores messy faith, quiet strength, and what it means to show up when it really matters—even if you're unsure, afraid, or not fully ready.