Category: O.T. History
Nehemiah
Ezra
Esther: The Celebration of Honor (Episode 13)
With this episode our series on the Restoration of Israel comes to a close. The final chapters of the book of Esther reveal how honor was restored to the Jewish people after the execution of Haman. Haman’s death is not the end of this story. The laws and decrees of Persia were irrevocable (including Haman’s decree …
Esther: The Victory of Honor (Episode 12)
A great deal of story-telling is packed into Esther 5 – 7: Haman secretly sets a plot against Mordecai, Esther risks her life for the sake of her people, Mordecai is honored personally by the king as a result of Haman’s pride, Esther reveals Haman’s plan to wipe the Jews (in the presence both Haman and the …
Esther: The Enemy of Honor (Episode 11)
Our second episode on Esther covers chapters 3 & 4. In this episode, we discuss one of the greatest enemies of Israel in the Bible: Haman. Where did Haman come from? Why did Haman wish to annihilate the Jews? We look into all o f these questions and more. Podcast: Play in new window | …
Esther: The Heroine of Honor (Episode 10)
Our first episode of Esther covers chapters 1 – 2. Esther will come from humble, sad beginnings to ultimately restore honor to the Jewish people. There is much more to this story than you learned in your Sunday school class as a child. Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Nehemiah: A Holy City (Episode 9)
In our final episode on Nehemiah we cover chapters 8 – 13. The walls surrounding Jerusalem have finally been rebuilt and now Ezra and Nehemiah will take on an even greater problem: rebuilding the spiritual walls of the people. What are your thoughts on the book of Nehemiah? Comment and let us know. Podcast: Play …
Nehemiah: A Completed City (Episode 8)
In this episode we cover Nehemiah 6:15 – 7:73. Our text for this episode reveals how Nehemiah is finally able to rebuild the city of Jerusalem. We also discuss the practical application of the phrase “the LORD will provide.” Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Nehemiah: An Opposed City (Episode 7)
Our third episode of Nehemiah covers Nehemiah 2:19 – 6:14. Nehemiah puts his plan into motion to rebuild the city of Jerusalem but (much like Ezra) Nehemiah is faced with serious opposition. Podcast: Play in new window | Download