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Lesson Summary Esther reveals Haman’s plot to the king who orders Haman’s execution. This is Part II of a two-part teaching series on Esther 5-7. This lesson is focused on our second division: The King’s Sleepless Night and Mordecai’s Surprising Honor (6:1-14) and our third division: The Queen’s Second Banquet and Haman’s Fall (Esther 7:1-10). References Focus Passage: Esther 6-7 Watch the Video of this Lesson on YouTube A Shocking Revelation and A Stunning Reversal – Part I Watch the Video of this Lesson Here (Rumble) Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications Conclusion Esther: Scriptural and Historical Setting Credits Music: How Deep the Father’s Love for Us by Stuart Townsend Performed by Stacey Figueroa

Lesson Summary Esther reveals Haman’s plot to the king who orders Haman’s execution. This is Part I of a two-part teaching series on Esther 5-7. This lesson is focused on our first division: The Queen’s First Banquet and Haman’s Pride (5:1-14). References Focus Passage: Esther 5 Watch the Video of this Lesson on YouTube A Shocking Revelation and A Stunning Reversal – Part II Watch the Video of this Lesson Here (Rumble) Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications Esther: Scriptural and Historical Setting Credits Music: How Deep the Father’s Love for Us by Stuart Townsend Performed by Stacey Figueroa

Lesson Summary Haman’s plan to exterminate the Jews prompts action by Mordecai and Esther. This is Part II of a two-part teaching series on Esther 3-4. This lesson is focused on our second division: Mordecai’s Desperate Plea (4:1-17). References Focus Passage: Esther 4 Watch the Video of this Lesson on YouTube A Dastardly Plot and A Desperate Plea – Part I Watch the Video of this Lesson Here (Rumble) Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications Conclusion Esther: Scriptural and Historical Setting Credits Music: How Deep the Father’s Love for Us by Stuart Townsend Performed by Stacey Figueroa

Lesson Summary Haman’s plan to exterminate the Jews prompts action by Mordecai and Esther. This is Part I of a two-part teaching series on Esther 3-4. This lesson is focused on our first division: Haman’s Dastardly Plot (3:1-15). References Focus Passage: Esther 3 Watch the Video of this Lesson on YouTube A Dastardly Plot and A Desperate Plea – Part II Watch the Video of this Lesson Here (Rumble) Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications Esther: Scriptural and Historical Setting Credits Music: How Deep the Father’s Love for Us by Stuart Townsend Performed by Stacey Figueroa

Lesson Summary Queen Vashti of Medo-Persia is deposed and Queen Esther rises. This is Part II of a two-part teaching series on Esther 1-2. This lesson is focused on our first division: A Devoted Queen Rises (2:1-23). References Focus Passage: Esther 2 Watch the Video of this Lesson on YouTube The Queen is Gone; Long Live the Queen – Part I Watch the Video of this Lesson Here (Rumble) Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications Conclusion Esther: Scriptural and Historical Setting Credits Music: How Deep the Father’s Love for Us by Stuart Townsend Performed by Stacey Figueroa

Lesson Summary Queen Vashti of Medo-Persia is deposed and Queen Esther rises. This is Part I of a two-part teaching series on Esther 1-2. This lesson is focused on our first division: A Defiant Queen Removed (1:1-22). References Focus Passage: Esther 1 Watch the Video of this Lesson on YouTube The Queen is Gone; Long Live the Queen – Part II Watch the Video of this Lesson Here (Rumble) Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications Esther: Scriptural and Historical Setting Credits Music: How Deep the Father’s Love for Us by Stuart Townsend Performed by Stacey Figueroa

In today’s episode, we are continuing our new series: “After the Exile”, a study of the books of Ezra, Nehemiah and Esther. We are moving to Volume III of the series with the study: Esther – Rebuilding the Covenant Community. Watch the Video Lesson on YouTube. Introduction God had made it clear in the Torah, that spiritual adultery would lead to Israel’s judgment via exile. Through the prophet Jeremiah, God had promised that the exile would last 70 years so the land would enjoy a Sabbath rest. Despite His people’s unfaithfulness, God remains faithful. Now living under the Persian empire, the people of God are given permission to return to the land, to rebuild the Temple, and eventually the city of Jerusalem. Still, questions remain. Are we still the chosen people of God? Are the promises to Abraham and David still in effect? Is there truly hope for us? Is Yahweh still for us? The answer is yes. Because God had plans for a future and a hope for His people (Jer. 29:11) and because He loves them with an everlasting love (Jer. 31:3-4), He is not done with them. In this series, we are learning how God used people like Zerubbabel, Joshua, Haggai, Zechariah, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther and Mordecai. They took action to help the people of God rebuild their lives and return to Him. Let’s get started with an introduction to Volume III: Esther – Rebuilding the Covenant Community. Watch the Video Version (Rumble Feed) Esther: Scriptural and Historical Setting Esther: Timeline Who is Esther? Credits Music: How Deep the Father’s Love for Us by Stuart Townsend Performed by Stacey Figueroa

Lesson Summary Nehemiah returns to Judah to rectify serious violations of the Torah.   This is Part II of a two-part teaching series on Nehemiah 13.   This lesson is focused on our second division: The Sin of Profaning the Sabbath (Neh. 13:15-22) and our third division: The Sin of Mixed Marriages (Neh. 13:23-31).   References Focus Passage: Nehemiah 13:15-31 Watch the Video of this Lesson on YouTube Unfinished Business – Part I Watch the Video Lesson Here (Rumble Feed) Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications Conclusion Nehemiah: Scriptural and Historical Setting Credits Music: How Deep the Father’s Love for Us by Stuart Townsend Performed by Stacey Figueroa

Lesson Summary Nehemiah returns to Judah to rectify serious violations of the Torah.   This is Part I of a two-part teaching series on Nehemiah 13.   This lesson is focused on our first division: The Sin of Neglecting the Temple (Neh. 13:1-14). References Focus Passage: Nehemiah 13:1-14 Watch the Video of this Lesson on YouTube Unfinished Business – Part II Watch the Video Lesson Here (Rumble Feed) Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications Nehemiah: Scriptural and Historical Setting Credits Music: How Deep the Father’s Love for Us by Stuart Townsend Performed by Stacey Figueroa

Lesson Summary The Jewish Exiles settle in Jerusalem, dedicate the wall, and establish Temple procedures. This is Part II of a two-part teaching series on Nehemiah 11-12.   This lesson is focused on our first division: The Dedication of the Wall (Neh. 12:27-47). References Focus Passage: Nehemiah 12:27-47 Watch the Video of this Lesson Here Organized for Life Under God – Part I Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications Conclusion Nehemiah: Scriptural and Historical Setting Credits Music: How Deep the Father’s Love for Us by Stuart Townsend Performed by Stacey Figueroa

Lesson Summary The Jewish Exiles settle in Jerusalem, dedicate the wall, and establish Temple procedures. This is Part I of a two-part teaching series on Nehemiah 11-12.   This lesson is focused on our first division: The Organization of the People (Neh. 11:1-12:26).   References Focus Passage: Nehemiah 11:1-12:26 Watch the Video of this Lesson Here Organized for Life Under God – Part II Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications Nehemiah: Scriptural and Historical Setting Credits Music: How Deep the Father’s Love for Us by Stuart Townsend Performed by Stacey Figueroa

Lesson Summary Nehemiah and Ezra collaborate to consecrate the Covenant Community. This is Part II of a two-part teaching series on Nehemiah 9-10. This lesson is focused on our second and third divisions from Neh. 9:32-10:39.   References Focus Passage: Nehemiah 9:32-10:39 Watch the Video of this Lesson Here Moving Forward with God – Part I Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications Conclusion Nehemiah: Scriptural and Historical Setting Credits Music: How Deep the Father’s Love for Us by Stuart Townsend Performed by Stacey Figueroa

Lesson Summary Nehemiah and Ezra collaborate to consecrate the Covenant Community. This is Part I of a two-part teaching series on Nehemiah 9-10. This lesson is focused on our first division: Moving Forward with God: Acknowledge His Faithfulness (Neh. 9:1-31).   References Focus Passage: Nehemiah 9:1-31 Watch the Video of this Lesson Here Moving Forward with God – Part II Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications Nehemiah: Scriptural and Historical Setting Credits Music: How Deep the Father’s Love for Us by Stuart Townsend Performed by Stacey Figueroa

Lesson Summary Nehemiah and Ezra collaborate to consecrate the Covenant Community. This is Part II of a two-part teaching series on Nehemiah 7-8. This lesson is focused on Neh. 8. References Focus Passage: Nehemiah 8 Watch the Video of this Lesson Here Sanctified in the Truth – Part I Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications Conclusion Nehemiah: Scriptural and Historical Setting Credits Music: How Deep the Father’s Love for Us by Stuart Townsend Performed by Stacey Figueroa

Lesson Summary Nehemiah and Ezra collaborate to consecrate the Covenant Community. This is Part I of a two-part teaching series on Nehemiah 7-8. This lesson is focused on our first division: Sanctification Preparation (Neh. 7). References Focus Passage: Nehemiah 7 Watch the Video of this Lesson Here Sanctified in the Truth – Part II Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications Nehemiah: Scriptural and Historical Setting Credits Music: How Deep the Father’s Love for Us by Stuart Townsend Performed by Stacey Figueroa

Lesson Summary Despite distractions, the Jerusalem Wall is rebuilt in 52 days. This is Part II of a two-part teaching series on Nehemiah 5-6. This lesson is focused on our first division: Overcoming External Disruption (6:1-19). References Focus Passage: Nehemiah 6:1-19 Watch the Video of this Lesson Here Finish What You Start – Part I […]

Lesson Summary Despite distractions, the Jerusalem Wall is rebuilt in 52 days. This is Part I of a two-part teaching series on Nehemiah 5-6. This lesson is focused on our first division: Overcoming Internal Disruption (5:1-19). References Focus Passage: Nehemiah 5:1-19 Watch the Video of this Lesson Here Finish What You Start – Part II […]

Lesson Summary The Wall Rebuilding Project Begins and faces Mockery and Threats. This is Part II of a two-part teaching series on Nehemiah 3-4.   This lesson is focused on our second division: The Work is Mocked (4:1-8) and our third division: The Work is Threatened (4:9-23). References Focus Passage: Nehemiah 4 Watch the Video […]

Lesson Summary The Wall Rebuilding Project Begins and faces Mockery and Threats. This is Part I of a two-part teaching series on Nehemiah 3-4. This lesson is focused on our first division: The Work Begins (3:31-32). References Focus Passage: Nehemiah 3:1-32 Watch the Video of this Lesson Here Work, Watch, Pray – Part II Outline […]

Lesson Summary Nehemiah requests permission to return and rebuild the city of Jerusalem. This is Part II of a two-part teaching series on Nehemiah 1-2.   This lesson is focused on our second division: Nehemiah’s Proposition (2:1-10) and our third division Nehemiah’s Preparation (2:11-20). References Focus Passage: Nehemiah 2:1-20 Watch the Video of this Lesson […]