Purim: A Prophetic Connection Between Haman & Modern-Day Iran

Purim is a powerful story of God's goodness. Found in the Book of Esther (Hadassah), Purim commemorates how God saved the Jewish people from annihilation when Haman cast “lots” (pur) to determine their destruction. But here’s what makes this even more intense: the ancient Persia of Esther’s story is modern-day Iran. And today, tensions between Iran and Israel are at a historic high. Is history repeating itself? Is the spirit behind Haman still active today?