In Step 7: Remnant, we meet Esther, a young Jewish exile who becomes the queen of Persia. But soon after she becomes queen, a villain named Haman plots to annihilate all the Jews in Persia. Esther, risking her life, enters the king's presence un-summoned and soon pleads for the salvation of her people. With courage and strategy, Esther unveils Haman's evil plan, leading to his downfall and the issuance of a new decree allowing the Jews to defend themselves. On the designated day, the Jews overcome their enemies, avoiding a holocaust.

Suggested Readings:

• 2 Chronicles 36:22-23
• Esther 3:1-15
• Esther 4:1-17

Episode Highlights:

• The return of Jewish exiles to Jerusalem in three distinct waves
• Esther's rise to become Queen of Persia
• Haman's plot to destroy the Jewish people
• Esther's courageous intervention to save her people
• God's providential care in preserving His chosen people

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