The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 275: Esther Becomes Queen (2022)
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Oct 2, 2022 The podcast discusses Nehemiah's determination in face of opposition, Esther's rise to queen, and the theme of overcoming challenges in a broken system. The chapters highlight divine assistance, Tobiah's threats, establishment of guards, and the importance of dedication to God's work.
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Mordecai Uncovers a Plot
- Mordecai discovers a plot against King Ahasuerus.
- He informs Queen Esther, who conveys it to the king, saving the kingdom.
God Weighs The Heart
- Everyone thinks their own ways are right, yet God weighs the heart.
- This shows our need for divine guidance beyond personal judgment.
Human Work Holds Divine Dignity
- Every human's work holds dignity because they bear God's image.
- This divine aspect imparts worth to all tasks and roles, however ordinary.