This fourth episode of our series on Esther brings us to the high-stakes drama that we have been anxiously awaiting. Here, we see many plots start to weave together, as God’s plan for His people’s situation becomes more and more evident. Our main characters in the book begin to interact in very intriguing ways. As we discuss the continued drama, we reflect on God’s purpose, plan, and place in this part of Israel’s history, connecting to different parts of Bible and to lessons that we can learn today.