Mordecai and Persia, by Tim Martens

Modern-day Iran, significant for creating instability in the Middle East, used to be known as Persia, and, after the Babylonians took Judah into captivity, Persia defeated them, inheriting Judah as a captive nation. The story of Esther, and her familial relationship with Mordecai provides good lessons for us in dealing with difficult decisions.

Presented by Tim Martens, June 21, 2025, at United Church of God in Northwest Arkansas.