Historical Books | Esther
The Biblical book of Ester does not mention God once. However, that does't mean God is absent. Irony is used a lot in this book to show God working through human interactions.
The Biblical book of Ester does not mention God once. However, that does't mean God is absent. Irony is used a lot in this book to show God working through human interactions.
Lamar Schubert, an overseas worker, joins Dr. Hopkins to discuss to utter lostness of Europe, differences in Orthodox and Protestant churches, and how to navigate political questions on mission.
Nehemiah is the right man at the right time. While Ezra rebuilds the temple, Nehemiah works on the city and the community. Rebuilding and reforming a city in ruin.
Dr. Hopkins converses with missionary Paul Salem about raising children overseas verses in western contexts and where to start in reaching a city of millions.
God is faithful and sends Israel Ezra the scribe when they need him most. But will the people turn from their idolatrous ways and foreign wives?
What is the purpose of 1st and 2nd Chronicles if a huge part of the content is just repeated from 1st and 2nd Kings? Chronicles has more of an emphasis on David as the ideal king. In this episode, Dr. Wegner takes a look at the historical context and literary content
Tyler and Dr. Wegner finish up the books of Kings and the downward spiral of Kings in Israel and Judah that lead to the exile of all the people.
Dr. Hopkins is joined by Scott Byrd, executive pastor of The Bridge Community Church in Ruston Louisiana, to talk about the how God's call for your life can happen in ways you don't expect, as well as the challenges and joys of ministering overseas.