As tensions with Iran dominate global headlines and hostility toward Israel intensifies, the Book of Esther feels less like ancient history and more like current events. Set in ancient Persia—modern-day Iran—Esther tells the story of a regime that sought the annihilation of the Jewish people. Yet even in a book where God’s name is never mentioned, His sovereignty governs kings, empires, and even the casting of lots. This episode explores how Haman’s plot was not merely political but an assault on God’s redemptive plan, how the ancient conflict with Amalek echoes through history, and why the preservation of Israel remains central to biblical prophecy. Esther reminds us that war against the Jewish people is ultimately resistance against God’s covenant purposes—and that His promises are irrevocable.
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