Esther 4 - Perhaps You Were Created for Such a Time as This

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Today, we focus on the story of Esther and Mordecai's response to the horrific news that the Jewish people are about to be destroyed:

Mordecai, upon learning of the decree, tears his clothes and puts on sackcloth with ashes, mourning loudly and bitterly outside the king's gate.
Esther sends a eunuch to Mordecai to investigate and learns about the decree and the amount of money Haman promised to pay the king's treasuries for the destruction of the Jews.
Mordecai urges Esther to go to the king to make a request for her people, but Esther is hesitant, citing the law that anyone who enters the inner court without being called will be put to death.
Mordecai reassures her that she will die either way, either in 11 months when Haman's henchmen kill the Jews or if she fails to act.
Esther decides to fast and pray for three days, gathering the Jews in Susa to do the same, before going to the king, which is against the law.

Today's story is one of encouragement to trust in God - that perhaps you have been created for such a time as this.

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Jenn Kokal grew up in a Christian household. In 2019, she noticed a common problem - too many Christians questioning faith, God, and the validity of the Bible. Since Jenn had a newfound love for God's Word, she wanted to spread its truth. Thus, P40 Ministries and The Bible Explained were born. Jenn's mission with The Bible Explained podcast is to go through the Bible cover-to-cover while answering common questions about God, Christianity, historical validity of the Scriptures, and the state of the world.

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