We explore Esther 3:7-15, where Haman convinces King Xerxes to issue an edict for the destruction of all Jews in the Persian Empire, setting the stage for one of the Bible's greatest rescue stories.

• Haman's manipulation of King Xerxes through vague generalizations about "a certain people"
• The king's disturbing readiness to authorize genocide without asking questions
• Historical connections between Haman (an Agagite) and the longstanding enemies of God's people
• The enemy's repeated tactics throughout history to destroy the Jewish people and God's plan of salvation
• The origins of Purim in this story and its connection to other Jewish festivals like Passover
• Why understanding the Old Testament is essential to grasping God's complete redemptive story
• Modern parallels to ancient persecution patterns seen in events like the Holocaust

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Episode 49 - The Esther Series: Haman's Plot - Genocide and God's Providence (Esther 3:7-15 NIV)

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