Edgar Andrews’ Onefootinglory Podcast

Before Esther and Mordecai can implement their plan to save the Jews from Haman’s genocidal edict, there are four things that Esther must know. She must know (1) "the times", (2) the King, (3) Haman, her enemy, and (4) her God. She arranges a private feast for the King and Haman during which she observes both Haman’s implacable intentions and the King's dislike of Haman's pride. Haman plans to have Mordecai executed the following day but God sovereignly frustrates his plan that very night, as the King, unable to sleep, reads the record of Mordecai’s unrewarded service, and determines to honour him.

We explore Galatians 2:3–5 ("Free in Christ" chapter 6) seeing how Judaizing teachers threatened the gospel by mixing faith with works and seeking to impose the Old Covenant on Gentile believers. Paul’s account of the Jerusalem Council, the role of Titus, and his warning against returning to the law are summarized, emphasizing that salvation is by faith in Christ alone and that accepting circumcision as a requirement for salvation undermines the New Covenant in Christ.

We explore Galatians 2:3–5 ("Free in Christ" chapter 6) seeing how Judaizing teachers threatened the gospel by mixing faith with works and seeking to impose the Old Covenant on Gentile believers. Paul’s account of the Jerusalem Council, the role of Titus, and his warning against returning to the law are summarized, emphasizing that salvation is by faith in Christ alone and that accepting circumcision as a requirement for salvation undermines the New Covenant in Christ.

We examine Haman's edict to annihilate the Jews throughout the vast Persian Empire, how he secured royal authority and funding, and the terrifying scope of the edict. We follow the response of the Jews—fasting (implying urgent prayer) and Esther’s risky decision to act following Mordecai’s prophetic words that God had brought Esther to the kingdom “for such a time as this.” We develop themes of hatred versus God’s justice, the power of prayer, and our dependence on God if we find ourselves without human support.

We examine Haman's edict to annihilate the Jews throughout the vast Persian Empire, how he secured royal authority and funding, and the terrifying scope of the edict. We follow the response of the Jews—fasting (implying urgent prayer) and Esther’s risky decision to act following Mordecai’s prophetic words that God had brought Esther to the kingdom “for such a time as this.” We develop themes of hatred versus God’s justice, the power of prayer, and our dependence on God if we find ourselves without human support.

In Gal. 1:10 to 2:16 we see Paul engaged in two battles as he fights for the purity of the gospel. The first was to convince the Galatians that he had received his gospel directly by revelation from God, not from the other apostles. This was vital because the Judaizers had come from Jerusalem, implying apostolic authority whereas Paul had not. The second battle was directly against the Judaizers at the Council of Jerusalem where Paul found himself in total agreement with the original apostles. Both battles were won.

In Gal. 1:10 to 2:16 we see Paul engaged in two battles as he fights for the purity of the gospel. The first was to convince the Galatians that he had received his gospel directly by revelation from God, not from the other apostles. This was vital because the Judaizers had come from Jerusalem, implying apostolic authority whereas Paul had not. The second battle was directly against the Judaizers at the Council of Jerusalem where Paul found himself in total agreement with the original apostles. Both battles were won.

This episode examines Luke 15’s prodigal son parable, contrasting the younger son’s selfish devaluation of his inheritance with Christ’s sacrificial love and purpose. It highlights the father’s mercy, the son’s repentance, and how redemption and gifts are ultimately God’s work. Key themes include repentance as a gift, the true value of redemption through Christ, and the transforming grace that restores the lost to life and sonship.