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Podcast: Basically Biblical
Episode: Day 141: POWER, Pride, and Providence in Esther 1-3 | Bible In A Year (CSB)
Description: On Day 141 of our "Bible in a Year" journey, we begin Esther with chapters 1-3. King Ahasuerus’s lavish display and Queen Vashti’s defiance set the stage for Esther’s rise as queen. Meanwhile, Haman’s plot to destroy the Jews emerges, but God’s unseen hand begins to work through Mordecai and Esther in exile.Questions:1. Vashti’s refusal in chapter 1 disrupts the king’s prideful display—how does this act challenge us to consider the tension between human authority and standing for dignity in the face of unjust demands?2. Esther’s rise to queen in chapter 2, orchestrated by un...