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For Such a Time as This: Esther Risks Everything to Save Her People | Esther 4–6
In today’s episode of Word for Word: The Bible, we continue through the book of Esther with chapters 4–6.
As Haman’s decree threatens the destruction of the Jewish people throughout the Persian empire, Mordecai calls on Esther to act, challenging her with the famous words: “And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?” Faced with the possibility of death, Esther chooses courage over comfort and risks approaching the king without being summoned.
This episode highlights Esther’s bravery, Mordecai’s faith, Haman’s growing pride, and the quiet providence of…
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