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03:43 Reversal within book of esther 11:19 "but they did not lay their hands on the plunder." 28:00 They hanged the ten sons of Haman. 32:36 The Amalekites met their end in accordance with the Lord's command. 38:21 Conclusion

00:32 We can know for sure in science? 07:46 How salvation comes 10:32 Phase in which the faith of the Israelites reached maturity. 16:32 In the midst of our story 30:46 For Jesus, it was enough to simply know the ending.

03:09 Arrive at Chapter 9 04:31 There is a contrast between chapters 1–8 and chapter 9 14:07 “Who knows?” 42:00 Making room for mystery in life

00:53: Introduction to Chapter 8, verses 7–13. 06:45: The essential elements of the good news. 10:50: God involves many people in carrying out His calling. 34:10: It is essential for the church to focus on others, not on itself. 46:50: A spiritual journey must involve others. 55:56: Question: Is the church still bad news or good news?

00:00—Intro 00:53—Recap of Esther chapters 4–6 4:25—Esther chapter 7 6:16—Esther refers to herself as “servant” 10:24—Esther’s clever strategy 23:35—Chapter 8: the climax 26:10 — Reflection on Chapters 7 & 8 32:35 — Moment of reflection → We live not only for ourselves 36:00 — Jesus is Greater than Esther

00: Intro 5:05: Seeing everything as a single whole 6:28: Behind the story of Esther lies not a miracle but God’s providence 7:40: Deus Ex Machina 13:35: “God is too powerful” 26:30: Parallels between the story of Esther and the story of Christ 29:30: Reflection: Is it enough for us if God knows? 30:10: Ending

00:00: Intro 01:35: Esther Chapter 5 09:06: The story of Haman and his pride 31:10: Esther Chapter 6 (back to the palace scene) 34:33: The king’s official reads how Mordecai saved the king 44:57: A plot twist within a plot twist 46:42: End

00:00: Intro 02:00: Beyond church institutions 14:50: Palace power 16:09: Esther’s excuses 18:56: Esther’s risk 21:42: Personal identity 25:32: Serving others 40:08: Immersed in grace 46:00: Identity and mediation 52:32: Next episode - Esther approaches the King

00.00--- Intro 03.00 ---Esther Character 22.37 --- Turning point 36.36 --- Queen Esther 36.49 --- Ending

00.00 --- Intro 04.50 --- Failures Stories 7.50 --- Xerxes Character 16.05 --- Haman's Consequences. 18.48 --- Worldly Liturgy 21.00 --- The Greater Story is The Greater King. 23.07 --- Ending

Hello friends and listeners! It has been a while, but we are finally returning to continue our conversation on the Book of Esther with pastor Jethro and Heru in this Homecoming Edition of the PDT Podcast

In this episode, we go through chapter 2:19-3:13 where, once again, our traditional understanding of the characters in this story is being challenged. How should we understand what is going on between Mordecai, Haman and King Xerxes here? Tune in and be blessed! Timestamps: 00:00-05:31--- Intro 05:36-12:26--- Mordecai's Heroics? 12:27-17:31--- Haman's Insecurity 17:32-26:00--- Mordecai's Integrity? 26:16-30:33--- Haman's Pride 3034-39:20--- Xerxes Cruelty 39:20-END--- Conclusion

In the light of the compelling interpretations discussed previously, we continue to ask whether we should view both Esther and Mordecai as heroes or compromisers. It is clear that the answer is not that straightforward, yet, we do not simply want to fall into a simple "neither nor/ either or" answer. In this episode, we try to bring out the third voice which may just be a more satisfying answer for all of us. Tune in and be blessed! Timestamps: 00:00-12:40---Which one are they, heroes or compromisers? 12:40-3034---  The third voice 30:49-END---   Taking the crucial first step

In this episode, we discuss Esther 2:1-17 where we propose an alternative way of reading the book which challenge the traditional, hagiographic reading of Mordecai and Esther. Tune in and be blessed! Timestamps: 00:00-05:26---Recap 05:26-08:02---The big issue in chapter 2 08:02-14:12---  Absurdity of the king reemphasized (Est.2:1-4) 14:12-19:00---   Mordecai scrutinized (Est.2:5-6) 19:00-29:42--- Esther scrutinized (Est.2:7-11) 29:42-32:48--- Esther gaining favor (Est.2:15-17) 33:00-END---   Compromise or left without a choice?

In this episode, we dive into Esther 1:10-21 where the Bible reveals to us the foolishness and absurdity with regards to Xerxes and his grand celebration, yet, it is not just Xerxes that the Bible wants to uncover. Tune in and find out what else are being revealed in this chapter!  Timestamps: 00:00-1:40 ---  Recap 01:40-06:30 ---Humiliation of King Xerxes 06:30-11:23 ---  Absurdity of the King and His Men 11:23-17:43 ---   Revealing the World 17:43-28:18 ---  Revealing God 28:18- End ---    Revealing Christ