The Ten Minute Bible Hour Podcast EST127 - The King Finally Sees That Wormtongue's Been Dumping Poison In His Ear
Oct 3, 2023
An analysis of the character Wormtung from Lord of the Rings, the significance of relying on intuition in decision-making, the moment the king realizes he has been deceived, the social etiquette mistake in the Persian court, and the power play between Xerxes, Heyman, and Esther.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Revelation of Deceit and Justice
01:39 • 3min
The King Sees the Corrupting Influence and Esther Reveals the Enemy
04:31 • 2min
Social Etiquette Mistake and Misunderstanding in Ancient Persian Court
06:51 • 3min
The Contest of Manipulation and Esther's Skillful Weaponizing
09:34 • 3min