The story of Esther has come to an end—but it is also a beginning. A festival is born! In these final chapters, we witness a complete divine reversal. What was meant to be a day of mourning becomes a day of celebration. There is a common phrase used today to summarize the history of many Jewish holidays, but it perfectly fits the Book of Esther: “They tried to kill us; we won; let’s eat!” Check out this final lesson on Esther 9 and 10 to learn more about the history of the Festival of Purim, a celebration of deliverance that is still observed by the Jewish people today. Whether you're finishing this lesson series or just starting to learn about Queen Esther, this final chapter reminds us that God is always working behind the scenes to turn our mourning into celebration. ------------------------------------------------------ Want to learn more about me and my adorable dog, Toto? 🐾 Check out our story: https://www.julieosborne.com/about For more videos, inspiring stories, and cute dog memes, sign up for our bi-weekly newsletter! ✉️ Sign Up Here: http://eepurl.com/bGW0nD 🔔 And don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to this channel so you don’t miss a thing! ~ CONNECT WITH ME ~ Website: https://www.julieosborne.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorJulieOsborne/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozandtoto/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/author-julie-osborne/ #bible #biblestudy #scripture #bible101 #bibleteaching #biblefacts #biblestudyforwomen #biblebites #biblebits #JulieOsborne #AuthorJulieOsborne #spiritualgrowth #godsword #faith #christianauthor #Esther #Haman #QueenEsther #BookofEsther #evilplot #Biblestudy #Esther9 #Esther10 #FestivalofPurim #Purim Thanks for tuning in as we journey through the Bible together - a bit at a time!

Haman is gone—but a death threat is still looming. Even though the enemy has been defeated, the edict for the destruction of the Jewish people remains in effect. In ancient Persia, a King’s edict cannot be revoked—not even by the King himself. So, Esther appeals to the King again. Can she save her people? Tune in for this lesson on Esther 8 to find out! ------------------------------------------------------ Want to learn more about me and my adorable dog, Toto? 🐾 Check out our story: https://www.julieosborne.com/about For more videos, inspiring stories, and cute dog memes, sign up for our bi-weekly newsletter! ✉️ Sign Up Here: http://eepurl.com/bGW0nD 🔔 And don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to this channel so you don’t miss a thing! ~ CONNECT WITH ME ~ Website: https://www.julieosborne.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorJulieOsborne/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozandtoto/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/author-julie-osborne/ #bible #biblestudy #scripture #bible101 #bibleteaching #biblefacts #biblestudyforwomen #biblebites #biblebits #JulieOsborne #AuthorJulieOsborne #spiritualgrowth #godsword #faith #christianauthor #Esther #Haman #QueenEsther #BookofEsther #evilplot #Biblestudy #Esther8 #edict Thanks for tuning in as we journey through the Bible together - a bit at a time!

The wine is flowing as Esther’s third banquet begins, and the moment of truth has finally arrived. She is ready to reveal her request—but how will she approach the King? More importantly, how will he react when he hears her request? Will the King’s most trusted official finally be exposed? The answers are waiting in this lesson, so tune in! ------------------------------------------------------ Want to learn more about me and my adorable dog, Toto? 🐾 Check out our story: https://www.julieosborne.com/about For more videos, inspiring stories, and cute dog memes, sign up for our bi-weekly newsletter! ✉️ Sign Up Here: http://eepurl.com/bGW0nD 🔔 And don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to this channel so you don’t miss a thing! ~ CONNECT WITH ME ~ Website: https://www.julieosborne.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorJulieOsborne/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozandtoto/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/author-julie-osborne/ #bible #biblestudy #scripture #bible101 #bibleteaching #biblefacts #biblestudyforwomen #biblebites #biblebits #JulieOsborne #AuthorJulieOsborne #spiritualgrowth #godsword #faith #christianauthor #biblebits #Esther #Haman #QueenEsther #BookofEsther #evilplot #Biblestudy #Esther7 #Esthersbanquet Thanks for tuning in as we journey through the Bible together - a bit at a time!

Haman went to bed happy—the gallows were built, and his archenemy, Mordecai, was set for execution. But an unexpected shift happened overnight. The king’s interrupted sleep changed the entire trajectory of the story. The next morning, Mordecai wasn't assassinated; he was honored with a royal procession. And who did the king choose to lead it, shouting praises for "Mordecai the Jew" through the streets? Haman himself. How did one sleepless night lead to such a dramatic and humiliating reversal for Haman? Check out this lesson to find out! ------------------------------------------------------ Want to learn more about me and my adorable dog, Toto? 🐾 Check out our story: https://www.julieosborne.com/about For more videos, inspiring stories, and cute dog memes, sign up for our bi-weekly newsletter! ✉️ Sign Up Here: http://eepurl.com/bGW0nD 🔔 And don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to this channel so you don’t miss a thing! ~ CONNECT WITH ME ~ Website: https://www.julieosborne.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorJulieOsborne/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozandtoto/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/author-julie-osborne/ #bible #biblestudy #scripture #bible101 #bibleteaching #biblefacts #biblestudyforwomen #biblebites #biblebits #JulieOsborne #authorjulieosborne #spiritualgrowth #godsword #faith #christianauthor #estherstory #Esther #Haman #queenesther #BookofEsther #Esther6 Thanks for tuning in as we journey through the Bible together - a bit at a time!

She was ready. After three days of fasting, Queen Esther donned her royal robes and stood in the king’s inner courtyard. As she waited, her life—and the fate of her people—hung on his single reaction. Did the King extend his scepter? Or was this her final hour? Tune in to find out! ------------------------------------------------------ Want to learn more about me and my adorable dog, Toto? 🐾 Check out our story: https://www.julieosborne.com/about For more videos, inspiring stories, and cute dog memes, sign up for our bi-weekly newsletter! ✉️ Sign Up Here: http://eepurl.com/bGW0nD 🔔 And don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to this channel so you don’t miss a thing! ~ CONNECT WITH ME ~ Website: https://www.julieosborne.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorJulieOsborne/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozandtoto/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/author-julie-osborne/ #bible #biblestudy #scripture #bible101 #bibleteaching #biblefacts #biblestudyforwomen #biblebites #biblebits #JulieOsborne #AuthorJulieOsborne #spiritualgrowth #godsword #faith #christianauthor #Esther #bookofesther #Esther5 #haman #queenesther #estherstory Thanks for tuning in as we journey through the Bible together - a bit at a time!

It was Esther’s defining moment. The stakes couldn't be higher: life or death for her and the entire Jewish nation. What impossible choice must Esther make? And how does she make it? Join us as we dive into Esther Chapter 4 and discover the true meaning of being called "for such a time as this.” ------------------------------------------------------ Want to learn more about me and my adorable dog, Toto? 🐾 Check out our story: https://www.julieosborne.com/about For more videos, inspiring stories, and cute dog memes, sign up for our bi-weekly newsletter! ✉️ Sign Up Here: http://eepurl.com/bGW0nD 🔔 And don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to this channel so you don’t miss a thing! ~ CONNECT WITH ME ~ Website: https://www.julieosborne.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorJulieOsborne/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozandtoto/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/author-julie-osborne/ #bible #biblestudy #scripture #bible101 #bibleteaching #biblefacts #biblestudyforwomen #biblebites #biblebits #JulieOsborne #AuthorJulieOsborne #spiritualgrowth #godsword #faith #christianauthor #Esther #Haman #queenesther #BookofEsther #evilplot #Esther4 #forsuchatimeasthis #mordecai Thanks for tuning in as we journey through the Bible together - a bit at a time!

Just as Queen Esther settles into her royal role, a deadly opposition emerges right inside the castle walls. Meet Haman, the king’s powerful second-in-command, whose deep-seated hatred for the Jewish people quickly escalates into an evil plot of genocide. What happens when the king’s top advisor crosses paths with the Jewish exile, Mordecai? Tune in for this lesson on Esther 3! ------------------------------------------------------ Want to learn more about me and my adorable dog, Toto? 🐾 Check out our story: https://www.julieosborne.com/about For more videos, inspiring stories, and cute dog memes, sign up for our bi-weekly newsletter! ✉️ Sign Up Here: http://eepurl.com/bGW0nD 🔔 And don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to this channel so you don’t miss a thing! ~ CONNECT WITH ME ~ Website: https://www.julieosborne.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorJulieOsborne/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozandtoto/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/author-julie-osborne/ #bible #biblestudy #scripture #bible101 #bibleteaching #biblefacts #biblestudyforwomen #biblebites #biblebits #JulieOsborne #AuthorJulieOsborne #spiritualgrowth #godsword #faith #christianauthor #Esther #queenesther #haman #Esther3 #BookofEsther #BibleBits #mordecai Thanks for tuning in as we journey through the Bible together - a bit at a time!

The Persian throne has an empty seat. Enter a young, Jewish girl named Hadassah. You may know her by her Persian name, Esther. But, we may not know Esther if it wasn't for another crucial character we meet this week: her cousin, Mordecai. Tune in to learn how this unlikely young foreigner rises to the throne of Persia – with a little help! Chapter 2 is an important reminder that God uses ordinary people, placed in extraordinary circumstances, to accomplish His ultimate purpose. Don't miss the details of her preparation and the quiet counsel that sets the stage for her destiny. ----------------------------------------------------- Want to learn more about me and my adorable dog, Toto? 🐾 Check out our story: https://www.julieosborne.com/about For more videos, inspiring stories, and cute dog memes, sign up for our bi-weekly newsletter! ✉️ Sign Up Here: http://eepurl.com/bGW0nD 🔔 And don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to this channel so you don’t miss a thing! ~ CONNECT WITH ME ~ Website: https://www.julieosborne.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorJulieOsborne/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozandtoto/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/author-julie-osborne/ #bible #biblestudy #scripture #bible101 #bibleteaching #biblefacts #biblestudyforwomen #biblebites #biblebits #JulieOsborne #AuthorJulieOsborne #spiritualgrowth #godsword #faith #christianauthor #Esther #Esther2 #mordecai #bookofesther #queenesther Thanks for tuning in as we journey through the Bible together - a bit at a time!