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  • A Shocking Revelation and A Stunning Reversal – Part I
    Lesson Summary

    Esther reveals Haman’s plot to the king who orders Haman’s execution.

    This is Part I of a two-part teaching series on Esther 5-7. This lesson is focused on our first division: The Queen’s First Banquet and Haman’s Pride (5:1-14).
    References
    • Focus Passage: Esther 5
    • Watch the Video of this Lesson on YouTube
    • A Shocking Revelation and A Stunning Reversal – Part II
      • Watch the Video of this Lesson Here (Rumble)

      Outline and Lesson Goal

      Principles and Applications

      Esther: Scriptural and Historical Setting

      Credits
      • Music: How Deep the Father’s Love for Us by Stuart Townsend
      • Performed by Stacey Figueroa
        • 22 min
      • A Dastardly Plot and A Desperate Plea – Part II
        Lesson Summary

        Haman’s plan to exterminate the Jews prompts action by Mordecai and Esther.

        This is Part II of a two-part teaching series on Esther 3-4. This lesson is focused on our second division: Mordecai’s Desperate Plea (4:1-17).
        References
        • Focus Passage: Esther 4
        • Watch the Video of this Lesson on YouTube
        • A Dastardly Plot and A Desperate Plea – Part I
          • Watch the Video of this Lesson Here (Rumble)

          Outline and Lesson Goal

          Principles and Applications

          Conclusion

          Esther: Scriptural and Historical Setting

          Credits
          • Music: How Deep the Father’s Love for Us by Stuart Townsend
          • Performed by Stacey Figueroa
            • 25 min
          • A Dastardly Plot and A Desperate Plea – Part I
            Lesson Summary

            Haman’s plan to exterminate the Jews prompts action by Mordecai and Esther.

            This is Part I of a two-part teaching series on Esther 3-4. This lesson is focused on our first division: Haman’s Dastardly Plot (3:1-15).
            References
            • Focus Passage: Esther 3
            • Watch the Video of this Lesson on YouTube
            • A Dastardly Plot and A Desperate Plea – Part II
              • Watch the Video of this Lesson Here (Rumble)

              Outline and Lesson Goal

              Principles and Applications

              Esther: Scriptural and Historical Setting

              Credits
              • Music: How Deep the Father’s Love for Us by Stuart Townsend
              • Performed by Stacey Figueroa
                • 31 min
              • The Queen is Gone; Long Live the Queen – Part II
                Lesson Summary

                Queen Vashti of Medo-Persia is deposed and Queen Esther rises.

                This is Part II of a two-part teaching series on Esther 1-2. This lesson is focused on our first division: A Devoted Queen Rises (2:1-23).
                References
                • Focus Passage: Esther 2
                • Watch the Video of this Lesson on YouTube
                • The Queen is Gone; Long Live the Queen – Part I
                  • Watch the Video of this Lesson Here (Rumble)

                  Outline and Lesson Goal

                  Principles and Applications

                  Conclusion

                  Esther: Scriptural and Historical Setting

                  Credits
                  • Music: How Deep the Father’s Love for Us by Stuart Townsend
                  • Performed by Stacey Figueroa
                    • 30 min
                  • The Queen is Gone; Long Live the Queen – Part I
                    Lesson Summary

                    Queen Vashti of Medo-Persia is deposed and Queen Esther rises.

                    This is Part I of a two-part teaching series on Esther 1-2. This lesson is focused on our first division: A Defiant Queen Removed (1:1-22).
                    References
                    • Focus Passage: Esther 1
                    • Watch the Video of this Lesson on YouTube
                    • The Queen is Gone; Long Live the Queen – Part II
                      • Watch the Video of this Lesson Here (Rumble)

                      Outline and Lesson Goal

                      Principles and Applications

                      Esther: Scriptural and Historical Setting

                      Credits
                      • Music: How Deep the Father’s Love for Us by Stuart Townsend
                      • Performed by Stacey Figueroa
                        • 30 min
                      • Introduction to Esther

                        In today’s episode, we are continuing our new series: “After the Exile”, a study of the books of Ezra, Nehemiah and Esther.

                        We are moving to Volume III of the series with the study: Esther – Rebuilding the Covenant Community.

                        Watch the Video Lesson on YouTube.

                        Introduction

                        God had made it clear in the Torah, that spiritual adultery would lead to Israel’s judgment via exile. Through the prophet Jeremiah, God had promised that the exile would last 70 years so the land would enjoy a Sabbath rest.

                        Despite His people’s unfaithfulness, God remains faithful. Now living under the Persian empire, the people of God are given permission to return to the land, to rebuild the Temple, and eventually the city of Jerusalem.

                        Still, questions remain. Are we still the chosen people of God? Are the promises to Abraham and David still in effect? Is there truly hope for us? Is Yahweh still for us?

                        The answer is yes. Because God had plans for a future and a hope for His people (Jer. 29:11) and because He loves them with an everlasting love (Jer. 31:3-4), He is not done with them.

                        In this series, we are learning how God used people like Zerubbabel, Joshua, Haggai, Zechariah, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther and Mordecai.

                        They took action to help the people of God rebuild their lives and return to Him.

                        Let’s get started with an introduction to Volume III: Esther – Rebuilding the Covenant Community.

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                        Esther: Scriptural and Historical Setting

                        Esther: Timeline

                        Who is Esther?

                        Credits
                        • Music: How Deep the Father’s Love for Us by Stuart Townsend
                        • Performed by Stacey Figueroa
                          • 29 min
                        • Unfinished Business – Part II
                          Lesson Summary
                          Nehemiah returns to Judah to rectify serious violations of the Torah.
                           
                          This is Part II of a two-part teaching series on Nehemiah 13.
                           
                          This lesson is focused on our second division: The Sin of Profaning the Sabbath (Neh. 13:15-22) and our third division: The Sin of Mixed Marriages (Neh. 13:23-31).
                           
                          References
                          • Focus Passage: Nehemiah 13:15-31
                          • Watch the Video of this Lesson on YouTube
                          • Unfinished Business – Part I
                            • Watch the Video Lesson Here (Rumble Feed)

                            Outline and Lesson Goal

                            Principles and Applications

                            Conclusion

                            Nehemiah: Scriptural and Historical Setting

                            Credits
                            • Music: How Deep the Father’s Love for Us by Stuart Townsend
                            • Performed by Stacey Figueroa
                              • 30 min
                            • Unfinished Business – Part I
                              Lesson Summary
                              Nehemiah returns to Judah to rectify serious violations of the Torah.
                               
                              This is Part I of a two-part teaching series on Nehemiah 13.
                               
                              This lesson is focused on our first division: The Sin of Neglecting the Temple (Neh. 13:1-14).
                              References
                              • Focus Passage: Nehemiah 13:1-14
                              • Watch the Video of this Lesson on YouTube
                              • Unfinished Business – Part II
                                • Watch the Video Lesson Here (Rumble Feed)

                                Outline and Lesson Goal

                                Principles and Applications

                                Nehemiah: Scriptural and Historical Setting

                                Credits
                                • Music: How Deep the Father’s Love for Us by Stuart Townsend
                                • Performed by Stacey Figueroa
                                  • 27 min
                                • Organized for Life Under God – Part II
                                  Lesson Summary

                                  The Jewish Exiles settle in Jerusalem, dedicate the wall, and establish Temple procedures.

                                  This is Part II of a two-part teaching series on Nehemiah 11-12.
                                   
                                  This lesson is focused on our first division: The Dedication of the Wall (Neh. 12:27-47).
                                  References
                                  • Focus Passage: Nehemiah 12:27-47
                                  • Watch the Video of this Lesson Here
                                  • Organized for Life Under God – Part I
                                    • Outline and Lesson Goal

                                    Principles and Applications

                                    Conclusion

                                    Nehemiah: Scriptural and Historical Setting

                                    Credits
                                    • Music: How Deep the Father’s Love for Us by Stuart Townsend
                                    • Performed by Stacey Figueroa
                                      • 31 min
                                    • Organized for Life Under God – Part I
                                      Lesson Summary

                                      The Jewish Exiles settle in Jerusalem, dedicate the wall, and establish Temple procedures.

                                      This is Part I of a two-part teaching series on Nehemiah 11-12.
                                       
                                      This lesson is focused on our first division: The Organization of the People (Neh. 11:1-12:26).
                                       
                                      References
                                      • Focus Passage: Nehemiah 11:1-12:26
                                      • Watch the Video of this Lesson Here
                                      • Organized for Life Under God – Part II
                                        • Outline and Lesson Goal

                                        Principles and Applications

                                        Nehemiah: Scriptural and Historical Setting

                                        Credits
                                        • Music: How Deep the Father’s Love for Us by Stuart Townsend
                                        • Performed by Stacey Figueroa
                                          • 47 min

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