The king’s wise men are very concerned that the queen’s defiance will spread to the women of the kingdom. An order goes out that wives must all honor their husbands. A new queen is needed so young women from the kingdom are rounded up for a terrible competition. And we meet Esther. Have a listen!
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Chad and Daniel begin the book of Esther in this episode. There is a lot to say about the style and history of this book. The king throws a massive man-only party with an open bar and decides he wants his wife to come out and greet his guests. The queen refuses the request and sets events in motion that will lead us to Esther. Have a listen!
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Chad and Daniel finish the book of Nehemiah in this episode. Tobiah is living in the temple and Nehemiah isn’t happy about it. The Levites are having to work in the fields. The Sabbath isn’t being kept. Nehemiah addresses all of this and asks God to remember him for good. Have a listen!
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Some fencing of the Law takes place as the people make a covenant. We are given a long list of the leaders in Jerusalem. And the wall is finally dedicated in a grand affair with great rejoicing. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen!
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The recounting of the history of the people continues. A prayer is prayed appealing to the steadfast love and righteousness of God. And the people make take a vow not to repeat their history. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen!
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