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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

We are excited to start our new series "Let's Read The Book of Esther"! In this short first episode, we discuss the uniqueness of this book and how its relevancy to our current spiritual situation. Then, we close it off with a short discussion of the first few verses of this book. Hope all of you can be blessed by this episode and series.  Timestamp: 00:00-02:29 ---Intro 02:29-12:48   ---Why the book of Esther? 13:00-End       ---Esther 1:1-8