The throne room of God is not closed. You are invited. In this episode of The Babbler, we explore one of the most powerful spiritual truths in Scripture: our access to the throne of grace. Using the story of Esther and the king’s golden scepter, this episode reveals how approaching God once carried the risk of death. In the Old Testament, only one high priest could enter the most holy place once a year. But because of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, everything changed. Today you can approach the throne of grace boldly. In this episode we talk about: • The powerful story of Esther approaching the king • Why the golden scepter matters for believers today • How Jesus gave us daily access to God’s presence • Why many Christians struggle to pray with confidence • The difference between our righteousness and His righteousness • Why prayer is more than just religious routine Many people avoid prayer because they feel unworthy. Others rush through it like a checklist. But God is not a distant ruler waiting to judge you. He is a King extending the scepter. If you will come to Him, He will answer. If you feel distant from God, discouraged in prayer, or unsure how to approach Him, this episode will remind you of something powerful. The throne room is open. Listen now and rediscover the incredible access we have to God through the name of Jesus. More episodes and resources https://linktr.ee/TheBabbler KEY BIBLE PASSAGES: Esther 4 Esther 5 Hebrews 4:16 Proverbs 18:10 Acts 4:12 Colossians 2:9 throne of grace access to God Esther Bible story how to pray Christian prayer teaching boldly approach the throne of grace Pentecostal podcast Apostolic preaching name of Jesus teaching Bible study podcast Christian encouragement Hebrews 4:16 explained Esther sermon Christian podcast 2026 faith and prayer