Podcasts about Haman

Psalms and Wisdom: Psalm 90 Psalm 90 (Listen) Book Four From Everlasting to Everlasting A Prayer of Moses, the man of God. 90   Lord, you have been our dwelling place1    in all generations.2   Before the mountains were brought forth,    or ever you had formed the earth and the world,    from everlasting to everlasting you are God. 3   You return man to dust    and say, “Return, O children of man!”24   For a thousand years in your sight    are but as yesterday when it is past,    or as a watch in the night. 5   You sweep them away as with a flood; they are like a dream,    like grass that is renewed in the morning:6   in the morning it flourishes and is renewed;    in the evening it fades and withers. 7   For we are brought to an end by your anger;    by your wrath we are dismayed.8   You have set our iniquities before you,    our secret sins in the light of your presence. 9   For all our days pass away under your wrath;    we bring our years to an end like a sigh.10   The years of our life are seventy,    or even by reason of strength eighty;  yet their span3 is but toil and trouble;    they are soon gone, and we fly away.11   Who considers the power of your anger,    and your wrath according to the fear of you? 12   So teach us to number our days    that we may get a heart of wisdom.13   Return, O LORD! How long?    Have pity on your servants!14   Satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love,    that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.15   Make us glad for as many days as you have afflicted us,    and for as many years as we have seen evil.16   Let your work be shown to your servants,    and your glorious power to their children.17   Let the favor4 of the Lord our God be upon us,    and establish the work of our hands upon us;    yes, establish the work of our hands! Footnotes [1] 90:1 Some Hebrew manuscripts (compare Septuagint) our refuge [2] 90:3 Or of Adam [3] 90:10 Or pride [4] 90:17 Or beauty (ESV) Pentateuch and History: Exodus 35:30–36:38 Exodus 35:30–36:38 (Listen) Construction of the Tabernacle 30 Then Moses said to the people of Israel, “See, the LORD has called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah; 31 and he has filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, with intelligence, with knowledge, and with all craftsmanship, 32 to devise artistic designs, to work in gold and silver and bronze, 33 in cutting stones for setting, and in carving wood, for work in every skilled craft. 34 And he has inspired him to teach, both him and Oholiab the son of Ahisamach of the tribe of Dan. 35 He has filled them with skill to do every sort of work done by an engraver or by a designer or by an embroiderer in blue and purple and scarlet yarns and fine twined linen, or by a weaver—by any sort of workman or skilled designer. 36 “Bezalel and Oholiab and every craftsman in whom the LORD has put skill and intelligence to know how to do any work in the construction of the sanctuary shall work in accordance with all that the LORD has commanded.” 2 And Moses called Bezalel and Oholiab and every craftsman in whose mind the LORD had put skill, everyone whose heart stirred him up to come to do the work. 3 And they received from Moses all the contribution that the people of Israel had brought for doing the work on the sanctuary. They still kept bringing him freewill offerings every morning, 4 so that all the craftsmen who were doing every sort of task on the sanctuary came, each from the task that he was doing, 5 and said to Moses, “The people bring much more than enough for doing the work that the LORD has commanded us to do.” 6 So Moses gave command, and word was proclaimed throughout the camp, “Let no man or woman do anything more for the contribution for the sanctuary.” So the people were restrained from bringing, 7 for the material they had was sufficient to do all the work, and more. 8 And all the craftsmen among the workmen made the tabernacle with ten curtains. They were made of fine twined linen and blue and purple and scarlet yarns, with cherubim skillfully worked. 9 The length of each curtain was twenty-eight cubits,1 and the breadth of each curtain four cubits. All the curtains were the same size. 10 He2 coupled five curtains to one another, and the other five curtains he coupled to one another. 11 He made loops of blue on the edge of the outermost curtain of the first set. Likewise he made them on the edge of the outermost curtain of the second set. 12 He made fifty loops on the one curtain, and he made fifty loops on the edge of the curtain that was in the second set. The loops were opposite one another. 13 And he made fifty clasps of gold, and coupled the curtains one to the other with clasps. So the tabernacle was a single whole. 14 He also made curtains of goats' hair for a tent over the tabernacle. He made eleven curtains. 15 The length of each curtain was thirty cubits, and the breadth of each curtain four cubits. The eleven curtains were the same size. 16 He coupled five curtains by themselves, and six curtains by themselves. 17 And he made fifty loops on the edge of the outermost curtain of the one set, and fifty loops on the edge of the other connecting curtain. 18 And he made fifty clasps of bronze to couple the tent together that it might be a single whole. 19 And he made for the tent a covering of tanned rams' skins and goatskins. 20 Then he made the upright frames for the tabernacle of acacia wood. 21 Ten cubits was the length of a frame, and a cubit and a half the breadth of each frame. 22 Each frame had two tenons for fitting together. He did this for all the frames of the tabernacle. 23 The frames for the tabernacle he made thus: twenty frames for the south side. 24 And he made forty bases of silver under the twenty frames, two bases under one frame for its two tenons, and two bases under the next frame for its two tenons. 25 For the second side of the tabernacle, on the north side, he made twenty frames 26 and their forty bases of silver, two bases under one frame and two bases under the next frame. 27 For the rear of the tabernacle westward he made six frames. 28 He made two frames for corners of the tabernacle in the rear. 29 And they were separate beneath but joined at the top, at the first ring. He made two of them this way for the two corners. 30 There were eight frames with their bases of silver: sixteen bases, under every frame two bases. 31 He made bars of acacia wood, five for the frames of the one side of the tabernacle, 32 and five bars for the frames of the other side of the tabernacle, and five bars for the frames of the tabernacle at the rear westward. 33 And he made the middle bar to run from end to end halfway up the frames. 34 And he overlaid the frames with gold, and made their rings of gold for holders for the bars, and overlaid the bars with gold. 35 He made the veil of blue and purple and scarlet yarns and fine twined linen; with cherubim skillfully worked into it he made it. 36 And for it he made four pillars of acacia and overlaid them with gold. Their hooks were of gold, and he cast for them four bases of silver. 37 He also made a screen for the entrance of the tent, of blue and purple and scarlet yarns and fine twined linen, embroidered with needlework, 38 and its five pillars with their hooks. He overlaid their capitals, and their fillets were of gold, but their five bases were of bronze. Footnotes [1] 36:9 A cubit was about 18 inches or 45 centimeters [2] 36:10 Probably Bezalel (compare 35:30; 37:1) (ESV) Chronicles and Prophets: Esther 3 Esther 3 (Listen) Haman Plots Against the Jews 3 After these things King Ahasuerus promoted Haman the Agagite, the son of Hammedatha, and advanced him and set his throne above all the officials who were with him. 2 And all the king's servants who were at the king's gate bowed down and paid homage to Haman, for the king had so commanded concerning him. But Mordecai did not bow down or pay homage. 3 Then the king's servants who were at the king's gate said to Mordecai, “Why do you transgress the king's command?” 4 And when they spoke to him day after day and he would not listen to them, they told Haman, in order to see whether Mordecai's words would stand, for he had told them that he was a Jew. 5 And when Haman saw that Mordecai did not bow down or pay homage to him, Haman was filled with fury. 6 But he disdained1 to lay hands on Mordecai alone. So, as they had made known to him the people of Mordecai, Haman sought to destroy2 all the Jews, the people of Mordecai, throughout the whole kingdom of Ahasuerus. 7 In the first month, which is the month of Nisan, in the twelfth year of King Ahasuerus, they cast Pur (that is, they cast lots) before Haman day after day; and they cast it month after month till the twelfth month, which is the month of Adar. 8 Then Haman said to King Ahasuerus, “There is a certain people scattered abroad and dispersed among the peoples in all the provinces of your kingdom. Their laws are different from those of every other people, and they do not keep the king's laws, so that it is not to the king's profit to tolerate them. 9 If it please the king, let it be decreed that they be destroyed, and I will pay 10,000 talents3 of silver into the hands of those who have charge of the king's business, that they may put it into the king's treasuries.” 10 So the king took his signet ring from his hand and gave it to Haman the Agagite, the son of Hammedatha, the enemy of the Jews. 11 And the king said to Haman, “The money is given to you, the people also, to do with them as it seems good to you.” 12 Then the king's scribes were summoned on the thirteenth day of the first month, and an edict, according to all that Haman commanded, was written to the king's satraps and to the governors over all the provinces and to the officials of all the peoples, to every province in its own script and every people in its own language. It was written in the name of King Ahasuerus and sealed with the king's signet ring. 13 Letters were sent by couriers to all the king's provinces with instruction to destroy, to kill, and to annihilate all Jews, young and old, women and children, in one day, the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, which is the month of Adar, and to plunder their goods. 14 A copy of the document was to be issued as a decree in every province by proclamation to all the peoples to be ready for that day. 15 The couriers went out hurriedly by order of the king, and the decree was issued in Susa the citadel. And the king and Haman sat down to drink, but the city of Susa was thrown into confusion. Footnotes [1] 3:6 Hebrew disdained in his eyes [2] 3:6 Or annihilate [3] 3:9 A talent was about 75 pounds or 34 kilograms (ESV) Gospels and Epistles: 1 Corinthians 8 1 Corinthians 8 (Listen) Food Offered to Idols 8 Now concerning1 food offered to idols: we know that “all of us possess knowledge.” This “knowledge” puffs up, but love builds up. 2 If anyone imagines that he knows something, he does not yet know as he ought to know. 3 But if anyone loves God, he is known by God.2 4 Therefore, as to the eating of food offered to idols, we know that “an idol has no real existence,” and that “there is no God but one.” 5 For although there may be so-called gods in heaven or on earth—as indeed there are many “gods” and many “lords”—6 yet for us there is one God, the Father, from whom are all things and for whom we exist, and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things and through whom we exist. 7 However, not all possess this knowledge. But some, through former association with idols, eat food as really offered to an idol, and their conscience, being weak, is defiled. 8 Food will not commend us to God. We are no worse off if we do not eat, and no better off if we do. 9 But take care that this right of yours does not somehow become a stumbling block to the weak. 10 For if anyone sees you who have knowledge eating3 in an idol's temple, will he not be encouraged,4 if his conscience is weak, to eat food offered to idols? 11 And so by your knowledge this weak person is destroyed, the brother for whom Christ died. 12 Thus, sinning against your brothers5 and wounding their conscience when it is weak, you sin against Christ. 13 Therefore, if food makes my brother stumble, I will never eat meat, lest I make my brother stumble. Footnotes [1] 8:1 The expression Now concerning introduces a reply to a question in the Corinthians' letter; see 7:1 [2] 8:3 Greek him [3] 8:10 Greek reclining at table [4] 8:10 Or fortified; Greek built up [5] 8:12 Or brothers and sisters (ESV)

The Book of Esther: God Working in the ShadowsA Survey of the BibleFor bulletin in. PDF form click here. Message SlidesEsther Chart - Ken WilsonEsther - Tim MackieEsther in the Persian Court - Walt KaiserThe Tombs of Four Persian Kings - Bible Reading ArchaeologyEsther - John A. MartinContext: Who, When, Where, and Why?• Who composed Esther?• When did he write? • Where were he and his audience? • Why was he writing? Content: How and What?• How is Esther organized? A The splendor of the Persian king + Two banquets (1:1-8) B Esther becomes Queen + Mordecai saves the king (1:9-2:20 + 2:21-23) C Haman elevated to power (3:1-6) D Haman's decree to destroy the Jewish people (3:7-15) E Esther and Mordecai's plan to reverse the decree (4:1-17) F Esther's 1st banquet + Haman plans Mordecai's execution (5:1-8 + 5:9-14) PIVOT: Haman humiliated & Mordecai exalted (6:1-14) F' Esther's 2nd banquet + Haman executed instead of Mordecai (7:1-10) E' Esther and Mordecai plan to reverse the decree (8:1-8) D' Mordecai's counter-decree to save the Jewish people [8:9-14] C' Mordecai elevated to power (8:15-17) B' Queen Esther and Mordecai save the Jewish people (9:1-19)A' Two feasts + The splendor of Mordecai (9:20-32 + 10:1-3)• What is the message of Esther? Conviction: So What?• What should we believe? • God is faithful in spite of our unfaithfulness. • Ultimately God will deliver His people from all threats and harm. • The opposition of the world is terrifying and requires courage and wisdom. • The victory of God's people is guaranteed. • God is working, even when we don't see it.• How should we behave? • Live distinctive lives of Christian Witness in a hostile world. • Courageously trust God no matter where you find yourself. • Celebrate when God delivers you.• Where does this fit? • A continuation of the story of God's faithfulness during His people's failure. • A narrative that acknowledges the reality of opposition to God's work and plan for our lives. • An example of the often hidden work of God in our lives to further His Plan.Next Steps• Honestly evaluate your life to see if you have capitulated to the culture.• Look closely to see where you need deliverance.• Trust God to deliver you in keeping with advancing His purposes.This Week's Growth GuideGod's Word is both central and critical to your spiritual growth. We invite you to utilize the Growth Guide during the week to further your application of the Truth from the message.•. Monday - Esther 1:10-22•. Tuesday - Esther 2:8-20•. Wednesday - Esther 2:21-3:15•. Thursday - Esther 5:1-14•. Friday - Esther 7:1-6; 9:1-10Home ChurchOur Home Churches meet weekly to facilitate quicker relational depth, study the same passage taught Sunday to help apply Scripture in the context of community, and pray with one another. Home Church helps our body seek God's best for one another. Home Church Questions • Read Esther 5:9-6:14. • Was there anything new or insightful in this message?• Was there anything you know you can or should immediately apply?• What did you struggle with in this message? What did not make sense or caused you to evaluate your own life more deeply?• How would your life personally, or the life of your family be different if you fully live out the truths in this message?• Ken presented a relatively negative picture of Mordecai and Esther based on contrasts with Daniel in similar circumstances. Do you agree with this negative evaluation? What biblical evidence is there to see them more positively?• How does it change the message of the book if we see Mordecai and Esther through a negative lens, or see them as morally ambiguous, or as role models of courage and wisdom?• Is the Bible generally more about role models or God's story of grace? What is the balance?• God is obviously orchestrating events, and yet the people of God must fight in chapter 9. 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Words, anger and a gun equaled death for a young father. Photographs, video and social media proved to be the ingredients needed to catch his killer. For episode information and photos, please visit https://anatomyofmurder.com/

A man has risen in the ranks of King Xerxes and he has an agenda.  In chapter 3 we see the pride of Haman come into direct conflict with Mordecai's courage and humility.  God is setting the stage and the action is about to begin!Scripture from The New Living TranslationMusic by MusicbedTo read my blog, find out more about me, or to book a speaking engagement, head to https://betsymarvin.com/For access to past podcasts and transcripts, head tohttps://betsymarvin.com/podcasts/You can follow me on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/betsyjmarvin/and Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/betsy.marvin.98

When God gives a command, sometimes we only half-heartedly obey. Today in our study of 1 Samuel 15, we'll see that this is exactly what Saul did, and he was condemned for it too! Join us as we look at Saul's heart and learn how to bring our own into wholehearted submission to God. DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1.    What was the Lord's command, through Samuel, in verse 3? What reasons did the podcast give for why God would have given a command such as this? How does verse 33 shed light on the Amalekites?  2.    What was the outcome of this battle? Did Saul obey the Lord's commands?  3.    How does Esther 3:1 (and Haman being an “Agagite”) shed light on Saul's obedience here? 4.    How did Saul justify his actions in this passage? 5.    What was the Lord's estimation of Saul in verses 10 & 11? Why? 6.    In terms of what this chapter shows us about Saul's heart, what was the difference between the heart of Saul versus the heart of David? 7.    According to verse 22, what should Saul have done? Why is this the most important step?  8.    What does verse 23 say about rebellion? Why does the Lord characterize these sins in these ways? 9.    What does this passage show us about complete obedience, even when we'd rather not?  Check out our new Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Available on Amazon just in time for the Genesis relaunch in January! To see our dedicated podcast website with access to all our episodes and other resources, visit us at: www.keychapters.org. Find us on all major platforms, or use these direct links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6OqbnDRrfuyHRmkpUSyoHv Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/366-key-chapters-in-the-bible/id1493571819 YouTube: Key Chapters of the Bible on YouTube. As always, we are grateful to be included in the "Top 100 Bible Podcasts to Follow" from Feedspot.com. Also for regularly being awarded "Podcast of the Day" from PlayerFM. Special thanks to Joseph McDade for providing our theme music.   

Haman's plan to kill all of the Jews is made into law, and no one-not even the king can stop him. As Haman's pride swells, Esther is certain that God's plan for her life is "for such a time as this." God uses Esther in a mighty way and shows His sovereignty, in a thrilling conclusion that is celebrated by Jews even today. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/198/29

Even with Haman, the enemy of the Jews, eliminated, his edict to destroy the entire Jewish population remained irrevocable. The threat of annihilation persisted. Find out how God made the impossible possible. That's on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/163/29

Even with Haman, “the enemy of the Jews,” eliminated, his edict to destroy the entire Jewish population remained irrevocable. The threat of annihilation persisted. Find out how God made the impossible possible. That's on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. Listen...

Welcome back to the podcast, friends. We have been waiting for today's episode for a long time now, and spoiler alert the good guys are going to win! We are in chapter seven of Esther today and it's a good one. The title of this section in my Bible is Haman is Executed,  we are going to see justice served with a big punch here in this chapter. Let's get right into it.  Show Links: Season 4 Reading Plan  Not Your Momma's Bible Study Kit Holman Illustrated Bible Handbook Nelson's Quick Reference Chapter-by-Chapter Bible Commentary She Reads Truth Bible Holy Bible App Get on the Waitlist Not Your Momma's Bible Study Community   Let's Connect:  Facebook  Instagram Twitter  

In many books and movies, just when you think the evil villain will win, there's an incredible plot twist. Study along with Alistair Begg on Truth For Life to hear how Haman, a prideful enemy of the Jews, became ensnared in his own wicked scheme. Listen...

Some people keep their faith private and live as secret disciples. But there comes a day when each of us must step forward in declaration or denial. Listen to Truth For Life as Alistair Begg describes what happened when Esther revealed her true identity. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/163/29

Some people keep their faith private and live as secret disciples. But there comes a day when each of us must step forward in declaration or denial. Listen to Truth For Life as Alistair Begg describes what happened when Esther revealed her true identity. Listen...

Husband and Wife cover questions about Esther the star-myrtle-river and her cousin-uncle-daddy-husband Mordecai. She was so beautiful that even the angels were compelled to give her a hand. A celestial being made the king's scepter become erect and then that angel pushed Haman's face right into Esther's crotch. Skip the ads by joining Acast+ https://plus.acast.com/s/6331d364470c7900137bb57dThank you for stopping by Sacrilegious Discourse - Bible Study for Atheists!Check out these links for more information about our podcast and merchandise:Our Homepage: https://sacrilegiousdiscourse.com/Help support us by subscribing on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sacrilegiousdiscourse Join Acast+ to enjoy our podcast adfree and get EARLY access to our episodes! https://plus.acast.com/s/sacrilegious-discourse-bible-study-for-atheists. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A proverbial saying attributed to 19th Century British politician Lord Acton says "Absolute power corrupts absolutely." This week we'll explore the story of Haman to discuss power, its uses, its pitfalls, and its promise towards a more just world where humanity can flourish.

Bible Hour | Esther 7-8 – Pastor Stephen Wesco

Bible Hour | Esther 7-8 – Pastor Stephen Wesco

Esther's friends beg her to consider competing to become queen. If she doesn't, they say, the wicked Mahnoosh may win the crown and all of the girls in the harem will suffer. Esther realizes that God may have placed her in the palace for this very reason. But God's plan for Esther extends far beyond reigning beside the king. When Esther learns that the evil prince, Haman is plotting to kill Mordecai and all of the Jews, she must decide if she will risk her own life to save her people. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/198/29

Haman was the king's right-hand man, the very picture of success. He had wealth, power, and prestige in abundanceand yet satisfaction eluded him. What was missing? Find out as we continue to study Esther's story, on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/163/29

Haman was the king's right-hand man, the very picture of success. He had wealth, power, and prestige in abundance—and yet satisfaction eluded him. What was missing? Find out as we continue to study Esther's story, on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. Listen...

Having survived the Day of Hate, we discuss our obligation to eradicate Amalek - but don't try that at home.  Asher then pivots to the story and mitzvot of Purim, and John describes the parallels between Haman's sons and the Nuremberg defendants.  We then grapple with the ongoing growing pains of Israel's democracy.

What do you have in your hand that you can give the Lord? Mordecai simply gave of his honesty. He reported what he knew was wrong. Moses just had a staff. The prophet's wife who pleaded with Elijah only had a jar of oil. The lad who gave his food to Yeshua (Jesus) only had a little basket of bread and fish. Yet the Lord used these simple gifts to perform great miracles. Your personal walk with God, your commitment to do what is right, your gift, no matter how small, is all God needs to make a miracle.   Show Notes: The events that transpired during the days of Esther, which we celebrate at the Feast of Purim, saved the Jews from annihilation. What was accomplished was truly miraculous, but how it was accomplished is a lesson for us. The miracle happened because of simple human actions. Mordecai was not trying to be someone special when he informed the king of the plot against him. He simply did the right thing, and his actions ended up being the foundation of the miraculous deliverance of the Jewish people.   The Lord asked Moses, “What is in your hand?” All Moses had was a simple wooden staff, but God used it to bring about the deliverance of Israel. When Yeshua needed to feed a hungry multitude, a boy offered the only food he had, which was a few loaves of bread and fish. That simple gift became the basis for the miraculous feeding of the five thousand. A widow only had a jar of oil to give to Elijah, but God multiplied that oil until it was enough to pay her debt and sustain her and her family for the rest of their lives.   As we go through the events of our lives, there are times when we are in need of God's help, but He does not seem to be visibly or physically there. Many times we look for miraculous signs, or we look for divine intervention, but our release often does not happen in the way we expect. It happens, as it did with Mordecai, through our own actions and out of our own moral character as we try to live our lives as God is leading us. It comes down to something very simple. What you have in your hand, what you have to give, no matter how insignificant in your own eyes, can initiate a miracle.   Key Verses:   •       Esther 2:21–23. “The plot became known to Mordecai and he told Queen Esther, and Esther informed the king in Mordecai's name.” •       Esther 6:1–14. “It was found written what Mordecai had reported.” •       Esther 7:1–10. “They hanged Haman on the gallows which he had prepared for Mordecai.” •       Esther 8:1–2. “The king took off his signet ring which he had taken away from Haman, and gave it to Mordecai.” •       Esther 9:1–3. “The Jews themselves gained the mastery over those who hated them.” •       1 Corinthians 15:57–58. “Your toil is not in vain in the Lord.” •       John 6:5–14. “There is a lad here who has five barley loaves and two fish.” •       Exodus 4:1–4. “The Lord said to him, ‘What is that in your hand?' And he said, ‘A staff.'” •       2 Kings 4:1–7. “Your maidservant has nothing in the house except a jar of oil.”   Quotes:   •       “What we give, what we do with our hands, what actions we take can be what God uses down the road to perform a miracle.” •       “What we have may seem like nothing. It may seem like a dead staff, but you put it in God's hands, and it becomes a powerful element to bring about the miracle deliverance that He is looking for.” •       “Our labor is not in vain, and the little that we have can be the source of a miracle in God's hands.”   Takeaways:   1.    Purim is a story about natural acts on a human level that result in a miraculous deliverance. How does the natural level ever in our minds produce the miracle that we need or that the world needs? Yet that is the lesson of Purim. It is a lesson we should understand every day that the little things we do may seem insignificant and certainly not enough when we offer them to the Lord. But they are all God needs to bring miracle deliverance. 2.    Many Christians serving the Lord struggle with satan's accusations: “What you're doing is in vain. It won't produce anything. It won't accomplish anything for you, for the Lord, or for the Kingdom.” That is a lie! What you have, what you are, and what you are doing is more important to the creation and to the building of God's Kingdom than you can imagine. 3.    Do not despise what you have to offer. It is enough for God to perform miracles. No matter how difficult it may seem, your labor is not in vain. Your life is not in vain. Your gift is not in vain. Go ahead, give the Lord your loaves, your staff, your oil. Let Him create the miracle.

In the fourth session on Megillas Esther, Rabbi Shafier brings the conclusion of the Megillah dramatically to life. From Haman's sudden demise to our own swift salvation, this class will explain the final perakim with additional insight and depth. Discover why Purim is considered to be greater than the kabbola at Har Sinai, how Haman's unchecked arrogance inevitably led to his downfall and what forced Mordechai to leave the Sanhedrin. If you're looking to reach a higher madreiga this Purim, having an understanding and appreciation of the words of the Megillah is essential. Tune in here and go beyond the externals this Purim with The Shmuz.

Chassidus: Torah Ohr Purim Yavi'yu Levush Malchus #3: This class waspresented on Monday, Parshas Ki Sisah, 13Adar, 5783,Ta'anis Esther, March 6, 2023, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.

Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Esther 9:23-25 this morning. So the Jews accepted the custom which they had begun, as Mordecai had written to them, because Haman, the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, the enemy of all the Jews, had plotted against the Jews to annihilate them, and had cast Pur (that is, the lot), to consume them and destroy them; but when Esther came before the king, he commanded by letter that this wicked plot which Haman had devised against the Jews should return on his own head…Esther 9:23-25 (NKJV)

The Feast of Purim 2023 (PT1): Esther Chapters 1-4 - Haman Plots Against the Jews by Shawn Ozbun

Submit your question now at https://www.chassidusapplied.com/ask-rabbi-jacobson, or email: info@chassidusapplied.com. WEBSITE: https://www.chassidusapplied.com/ EMAIL US: info@chassidusapplied.com SPONSOR A MYLIFE: CHASSIDUS APPLIED EPISODE, OR EXPLORE OTHER GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: https://www.meaningfullife.com/sponsorships THIS WEEK'S TOPICS: •Chassidus Applied to Purim What is the primary message and lesson of Purim?Why was it important that the miracle be manifest and concealed in nature? Why does the miracle of Purim not cause us to refrain from saying tachnun in the month of Adar?How did Haman justify the killing of all the Jews due to one man, Mordechai, refusing to bow to him? What is the best response to anti-Semitism? Why did Haman's daughter defend the Jews? Why is the holiday named after the lots Haman drew? Is it a good time to buy a lottery ticket? What is the concept of v'nahapoch hu? Is the Rebbe's offer on Purim 5715 for wealth still relevant today? What can we learn from Vashti's decision to resist the king's command? Is it possible that Vashti's rebellion was an act of bravery? How does Vashti's role in the story reflect broader themes of power, gender, and agency in Jewish tradition? How can we use her story to inform our understanding of the social and political dynamics of our own time? •Drinking on Purim Is it forbidden to daven while under the influence of drugs or alcohol? How do we preform the requirement to drink on Purim until we don't know the difference between “cursed is Haman and blessed is Mordechai”? Would Aaron's sons have been allowed to enter the Temple drunk if it was Purim or Simchas Torah? Why didn't Rabba and Reb Zeira learn a lesson from the mistakes of Aaron's sons? • What is the meaning behind the fast day of Adar 9, and did the students of Shammai actually kill the students of Hillel? • Are disagreements bad? • Psychological interventions What is the Torah/Chassidus view on plant medicine and psychedelics? With the recent hype about using these methods to deal with trauma, abuse and addiction, how do we avoid the risks and irresponsible use of these experiences? Were the ketores and other rituals a form of mind-altering experience? What would the Rebbe advise about digging into and dealing with past traumas? Which interventions and therapies are acceptable? How about breathwork? EMDR?

Chassidus: Torah Ohr Purim Yavi'yu Levush Malchus #3: This class waspresented on Monday, Parshas Ki Sisah, 13Adar, 5783,Ta'anis Esther, March 6, 2023, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.

Mordechai refused to bow down to Haman, putting the Jews in grave danger. How could he do this? We explore this question and more to make this Purim meaningful and personal! Click here for all things Modern Jewish GirlSource: Gems from the Nesivos Shalom on Purim by Rabbi Binyomin Ginsberg 

The Book of Esther tells the story of Purim, when the Jews faced threat of annihilation. History is repeating itself right now. This behooves us to learn the lessons of Purim 25 centuries ago and apply them immediately. It takes a true leader to rise above sectorial interests and unify a divided nation.

Shiur given by Rabbi Eliyahu Wincelberg on Sunday Morning Alumni Shiur. Shiur recorded in Yeshivas Ohr Reuven, Monsey, NY.

Husband and Wife cover Esther chapter 8: The Jews Authorized to Resist.Mordecai gains Haman's estate, as well as the king's precious ring. Xerxes authorizes Mordecai to delete his last Facebook post about killing all the Jews. Special fasty-fast horsies carry the message to all the towns, which scares a ton of folks into converting. What do you call a horse who lives next door? A neeeeeighbor! YOU'RE WELCOME. Skip the ads by joining Acast+ https://plus.acast.com/s/6331d364470c7900137bb57dThank you for stopping by Sacrilegious Discourse - Bible Study for Atheists!Check out these links for more information about our podcast and merchandise:Our Homepage: https://sacrilegiousdiscourse.com/Help support us by subscribing on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sacrilegiousdiscourse Join Acast+ to enjoy our podcast adfree and get EARLY access to our episodes! https://plus.acast.com/s/sacrilegious-discourse-bible-study-for-atheists. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As a child, I reveled in the heroism of Mordechai. I admired him for his gumption, for the way he stood up to Haman and never betrayed his values--even when his very life was at stake. I was taught to see Mordechai as a capable and wise civil servant, as a mensch who took in his orphaned niece and loved her like his own, and as a visionary who empowered the people around him, most especially his niece, Esther. But the story of Mordechai is more complicated than that of a simple hero. Tomorrow, we're going to interrogate the narrative that so many of us were taught: Was Mordechai a true hero who lifted up good Jewish values every minute of his life? Or was Mordechai a self-centered politician who was so focused on his own image that he risked the safety and well-being of the Jewish people in order to prove his dedication to Judaism? Was Mordechai a benevolent and loving uncle? Or was he a manipulative abuser, forcing Esther to conform to his will and serve his purposes? Is the point of Purim to celebrate heroism in its simplest form, or does the holiday remind us that the line between hero and villain is impossibly thin such that we must take care in every moment not to cross over to the wrong side?

This week, David applies the clothing of the priests to the “Priesthood of Believers,” and he applies Haman to a particular voice in our modern world. Tetzaveh and Purim (David):  Vimeo | YouTube To download resources, right-click the PDF file and save. Parsha Outline: Spiritual Seasons-Tetzaveh_and_Purim-Outline.pdf  The post Spiritual Seasons – Tetzaveh and Purim appeared first on Beth Tikkun Messianic Congregation.

The Mashgiach analysis the idea of getting drunk on Purim and the value in doing so.

Bring the Kids and Bang By Haman in Purim by Rabbi Daniel Kalish

Husband and Wife cover Esther chapter 7: Haman Hanged. In a surprising turn of fate, Esther finally makes her request — and throws Haman under the bus to give Xerxes an out. Kingy is all too happy for the chance to save face and obliges his wife's petition. Haman is so screwed, and we ain't even mad about it. Skip the ads by joining Acast+ https://plus.acast.com/s/6331d364470c7900137bb57dThank you for stopping by Sacrilegious Discourse - Bible Study for Atheists!Check out these links for more information about our podcast and merchandise:Our Homepage: https://sacrilegiousdiscourse.com/Help support us by subscribing on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sacrilegiousdiscourse Join Acast+ to enjoy our podcast adfree and get EARLY access to our episodes! https://plus.acast.com/s/sacrilegious-discourse-bible-study-for-atheists. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, the parsha has two portions – parshas Tetzaveh and parshas Zachor. Parshas Tetzaveh discusses the ritual and construction of the Tabernacle and, more specifically, the Cohen Gadol's clothing, while parshat Zachor focuses on remembering Amalek. This nation opposed G-d's will. In this short Dvar Torah, we explore why Amalek is so bad. The Haftorah then recounts the story of Shaul Hamelech, who was instructed to battle against Amalek but failed in his mission when he spared a part of their nation. His mistake was ultimately deemed an act of rebellion, given that G-d had clearly stated they must be eliminated. Finally, we explore the message of determination to eradicate evil. Amalek represents real sinister motives and hatred of holiness, embodying Haman's essence in the Purim story. Let me know your thought on this vort. Good Shabbos!Support the show-------------------The Torah Podcast is a weekly online Torah class about the week's Parsha. A focused and thought-provoking Dvar Torah about this week's Torah portion: stop asking, "what is this week's Parsha" and start telling your friends Divrei Torah on this week's Parsha. NEW! Watch our Torah WhatsApp status! WhatsApp the word "greatness" to (757)-679-4497 to watch the status. ------------------Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content! Follow our Apple Podcast Channel! The Motivation Congregation Podcast Network SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational mussar! Listen to The Motivation Congregation Podcast and The Torah Podcast on Spotify or the new Jewish music and podcast streaming platform 24six! Find all Torah talks and listen to featured episodes on our new website themotivationcongregation.org

Husband and Wife cover Esther chapter 6: Haman Forced to Honor Mordecai. Xerxes is trying to go night-night, so his babysitter brings him his favorite teddy bear and some warm milk, then tucks him in under his baby blankee and reads him a bedtime story. That's how the kingy-dumplin learns that Mordecai saved his ass. Haman is super disappointed that he doesn't get to impale Mordecai after all. Wonder what's gonna happen at Esther's next shindig?Skip the ads by joining Acast+ https://plus.acast.com/s/6331d364470c7900137bb57dThank you for stopping by Sacrilegious Discourse - Bible Study for Atheists!Check out these links for more information about our podcast and merchandise:Our Homepage: https://sacrilegiousdiscourse.com/Help support us by subscribing on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sacrilegiousdiscourse Join Acast+ to enjoy our podcast adfree and get EARLY access to our episodes! https://plus.acast.com/s/sacrilegious-discourse-bible-study-for-atheists. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It says in Megilat Esther, many goyim converted at that time, and it was primarily because they saw the clear hand of Hashem involved in saving His People. Amalek tried to convince everyone that everything is happenstance and Hashem showed his descendants so clearly that He is always involved. The very same gallows that Haman built to hang Mordechai on, he himself was hanged upon. The Gemara says Vashti used to humiliate the Jewish women by making them work on Shabbat without clothing and Hashem humiliated her when she was asked to come out, by Achashverosh, without clothing. We know Hashem is involved in everything, but when we see it so clearly, it gives us even more chizuk . Many years ago, Rabbi Yosef Bar-Shalom had his sixth child and lacked the funds to host a seuda for the brit milah. The plan was to bring the baby to the mohel's home and conduct the brit there. The day before the brit milah, Chacham Ovadia Yosef's Rebbitzen Margalit went to wish the new mother, her friend and neighbor a mazal tov . That's when she found out that they weren't making a seuda for the brit because they couldn't afford it. When she got home she told her husband who said in reply, “We will take care of the whole thing. Rav Bar-Shalom is an esteemed talmid chacham and deserves our help. Please arrange for a respectable affair.” Delighted to help her dear friend, the Rebbitzen hurried back to share the news and Mrs. Bar-Shalom was overcome with gratitude. Chacham Ovadia also told his Rebbitzen to go to the grocery store to get them some refreshments for the reading of the Zohar that night, a Sefardic custom the night before the brit milah. When the Rebbetzin told the owner of the local market for whom she was buying the food, he apologized saying he couldn't sell her the food. He explained, the Bar-Shaloms already owed over 3000 lirot . He said, “If you have money to pay for them, first apply it to their debt before making new purchases.” The Rebbetzin went home and told her husband what happened. He told the Rebbetzin to please go ask the grocer to come back to talk to him when he was free. The grocer immediately came when he heard that the Gadol wanted to speak to him. Chacham Ovadia Yosef asked him if the Bar-Shalom's amassed their large bill by purchasing luxuries or just the basic provisions. He said the basics. Chacham Ovadia then said that Rav Bar-Shalom is a great talmid chacham who dwells in the tent of Torah night and day. They live with the utmost simplicity and are truly poverty stricken. “I would like to make a deal with you. If you forgo this debt for the sake of this Torah scholar's learning, the holy Torah will safeguard you and Hashem will grant you a son who will illuminate the world with his Torah.” Although it was an enormous debt and the grocer really did need the money, with that offer he happily agreed. Not only did he forgive the debt, he also donated the refreshment for the Zohar that night. Chacham Ovadia Yosef then put both of his hands on this man's head and gave him a heartfelt beracha that he should merit a son who would become a gadol b'Torah . Several months later, when Rav Yosef Bar-Shalom approached the grocery store owner to repay his debt, the latter nonchalantly replied it was all paid up and offered no further information. Several years later, Rav Yosef Bar-Shalom was appointed the Rav of the city of Bat Yam. Forty-seven years after the above episode, Mrs. Bar-Shalom had a glimpse of that grocer in a dream and panicked, recalling the huge debt that they accumulated during a difficult time in their lives which, to her knowledge, had never been paid. The next morning, she told her son Rav Eliyahu to go see if that grocer was still alive and repay the debt. After a lot of effort, Rav Eliyahu finally found the address of the grocer and went to his house. There, he found a very elderly man, weak and frail, lying in bed. Beside him sat a younger man who Rabbi Eliyahu immediately recognized as a former member of his community in Ramat Shlomo, a talmid chacham who was presently regarded as a gadol b'Torah . He soon discovered that this gadol was the son of the grocer. He asked the grocer how he merited such a child. The grocer then told him of the story of how he forgave the debt of a Torah scholar and Chacham Ovadia told him in that merit he would have a gadol b'Torah as a son, and it came true. Rabbi Eliyahu's heart was pounding. He asked the grocer if he remembered the name of the talmid chacham whom he helped. He said, “Yes, Chacham Yosef Bar-Shalom.” Rabbi Eliyahu told the grocer that was his father and he actually came now to repay that debt. The grocer wouldn't even take one agura , pointing to his son saying, “The debt has been paid in full many times over.” Rabbi Eliyahu then thought to himself about the wondrous hashgacha of Hashem. Several years before this, he was appointed to be a Rabbi in Ramat Shlomo and one of his responsibilities was to oversee the distribution of tzedaka funds that went to lomdei Torah . He noticed one particular avreich who displayed unrivaled diligence and love of Torah and was obviously destined for greatness. He made sure to give him extra money that would enable him to learn without distraction or worry. Not only did Hashem bless that grocer with a child who became gadol b'Torah , the son of the man whose debt he had forgiven was the one who enabled that child to learn with joy and serenity. The ways of Hashem are amazing and when we see them with our own eyes, it gives us so much chizuk .

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Esther stands at the threshold of the throne room, prepared to forfeit her life in this world and the next. Instead, she is assisted by three melachim, achieves ruach hakodesh and is the catalyst for Klal Yisroel's eventual salvation. Aside from the obvious message that Hashem can always flip things around in an instant, there are many other life lessons to be learnt. Firstly, Esther's people skills are exemplary. Want to ask for a raise? Just follow Esther's three point plan on how to submit a request. Need chizuk in following daas Torah? Use Esther as an example. And if we want a clear warning on how not to behave we need look no further than Haman. His relentless drive for kavod shows us how if a person doesn't control his middos, he's destined to be utterly miserable in this world. It's all here. Genuine, Torah-true hashkafa and timeless messages laid open for you this Purim.