by Beyond Today Editor
Opposition to Jews of Judea in the reign of Ahasuerus (Xerxes), Queen Vashti deposed
by Jennifer Gosse, Cal Bone
This remarkable young woman in the Bible was an orphan, became a queen, saved her people from mass murder, and had a book in the Bible named after her!
by Beyond Today Editor
Esther made queen, Mordecai reports a plot against the king
by Jerold Aust
The story of Esther and Mordecai transcends time and culture. The situation they faced still applies and teaches valuable spiritual lessons. We should have godly, loving faith built on a loving, trusting relationship with God.
by Beyond Today Editor
Esther learns of Haman's plot and agrees to tell the king
by Mario Seiglie
In this issue we pick up the story with conditions and circumstances that allowed the descendants of the Kingdom of Judah to return to their homeland.