Day 275: Esther Becomes Queen (2024)

As we hear the re-telling of the story of Judas Maccabbeus and his brothers fighting for the honor of the Lord's Temple in 2 Maccabees, Fr. Mike points out how this version gives us an insight into their recognition of God's presence, mercy, and justice in their circumstances. We ...  Show more

Fr. Mike focuses on the powerful theme that connects all of our readings today- the reality of life beyond death. In the story of the martyrdom of the seven brothers in 2 Macabees, we see how the brothers and their mother fiercely reject the temptation to violate God's law, and b ...  Show more

Part 27 of the David Pawson 'Unlocking the Bible' Podcast series David Pawson says there are few books of the Bible set outside the Promised Land, Esther being one. They tell us how Jews behaved when they were in Gentile society. We can learn from some of them how to interact in ...  Show more

If you have difficulty falling asleep, relax and fall asleep to this bible story meditation with sounds of rainfall. In this bedtime story, Esther was a humble woman chosen by God to help save Israel from disaster. She chose to trust God in the face of uncertainty and was blessed ...  Show more

Esther 5-9. God moves and works in ways we cannot see. He is always at work. We must trust that when we cannot see what He is up to, that He works all things together for good to those who love Him and are called according to His purpose! Esther put her faith in God, …