"Greetings in the Name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for 29 August 2012"
Today's Blog Title: "The Jews Destroy Their Enemies"
Today's Blog Scripture Reading: Esther 9:1-32
Esther 10:1-3
Today's Blog Key Verse: Esther 9:2 "The Jews gathered together in their cities throughout all the provinces of King Ahasuerus to lay hands on those who sought their harm. And no one could withstand them, because fear of them fell upon all people."
In verse 2, the Jewish people assembled throughout the kingdom to "lay hands on" or "kill" there foes. The enemies of the Jewish people could not succeed in their assault against them due to "fear of them," which also indicate a fear of God that the Jews worshipped. There was also a "fear of Mordecai" among the leaders, which caused then to assist the Jewish people.
The defense against their enemies was strong and certain. They killed five hundred of their enemies in Shushan alone. The phrase"did what they would" in verse 5 would indicate that the Jews were given a free hand without official interference. "But the spoil laid they not their hand" indicates the purity of their motives, which is evident to all.
All ten of Haman's sons were killed, because the survival of even one one his sons might mean trouble for the next generation of the Jewish people. In verses 11-14 Queen Esther renewed her original request for the Jews to have authority to protect themselves against attack. The king agreed and he also ordered the ten sons to be hanged on the gallows, even though they were already dead, their bodies were displayed as a warning to anyone who planned evil toward the Jewish people.
In verses 26-28, the name of the two day festival is explained. "Purim" is derived from the word "pur" meaning "lot," the lot that was cast to determine that day of the Jewish people's death. Purim reminds the Jews of God's deliverance from their day of destruction. The feast was established as an annual festival. This is one of only two festivals celebrated by the Jewish people that is not commanded in Scripture by God. The other is "Hanukkah."
In Chapter 10, the concluding chapter of Esther, we see that the king imposed a "tribute" on the land. The word tribute, may refer both to taxation and forced labor that he imposed on all of his territory. The Book of Esther concludes, with high praise of Mordecai, whose deeds were recorded in the official chronicles of the Persian Empire. Mordecai held the "second" highest rank in the land, which would be the same of that of Joseph in the land of Egypt.
Today's Biblical Truth: "God is always there for us when we struggle and fall to pick up the pieces and to bring us closer to Him."
Click on this link www.cindi-davis.blogspot.com for Bible Verses from Luke 21:5-38. .
Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day. Go in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness. Love God More Today. Pray for our Brothers and Sisters in Christ who are being persecuted for their Faith and Trust in Jesus. Always remember that when you have a spiritual, physical, or financial issues in your life and you yell out, "I CAN'T," GOD Whispers to you, "BUT I CAN."
"Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die." John 11:25-26
JESUS REIGNS!!! May God's Love, Peace, Strength, and Grace be with you all.
Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi
Today's Blog Title: "The Jews Destroy Their Enemies"
Today's Blog Scripture Reading: Esther 9:1-32
Esther 10:1-3
Today's Blog Key Verse: Esther 9:2 "The Jews gathered together in their cities throughout all the provinces of King Ahasuerus to lay hands on those who sought their harm. And no one could withstand them, because fear of them fell upon all people."
In verse 2, the Jewish people assembled throughout the kingdom to "lay hands on" or "kill" there foes. The enemies of the Jewish people could not succeed in their assault against them due to "fear of them," which also indicate a fear of God that the Jews worshipped. There was also a "fear of Mordecai" among the leaders, which caused then to assist the Jewish people.
The defense against their enemies was strong and certain. They killed five hundred of their enemies in Shushan alone. The phrase"did what they would" in verse 5 would indicate that the Jews were given a free hand without official interference. "But the spoil laid they not their hand" indicates the purity of their motives, which is evident to all.
All ten of Haman's sons were killed, because the survival of even one one his sons might mean trouble for the next generation of the Jewish people. In verses 11-14 Queen Esther renewed her original request for the Jews to have authority to protect themselves against attack. The king agreed and he also ordered the ten sons to be hanged on the gallows, even though they were already dead, their bodies were displayed as a warning to anyone who planned evil toward the Jewish people.
In verses 26-28, the name of the two day festival is explained. "Purim" is derived from the word "pur" meaning "lot," the lot that was cast to determine that day of the Jewish people's death. Purim reminds the Jews of God's deliverance from their day of destruction. The feast was established as an annual festival. This is one of only two festivals celebrated by the Jewish people that is not commanded in Scripture by God. The other is "Hanukkah."
In Chapter 10, the concluding chapter of Esther, we see that the king imposed a "tribute" on the land. The word tribute, may refer both to taxation and forced labor that he imposed on all of his territory. The Book of Esther concludes, with high praise of Mordecai, whose deeds were recorded in the official chronicles of the Persian Empire. Mordecai held the "second" highest rank in the land, which would be the same of that of Joseph in the land of Egypt.
Today's Biblical Truth: "God is always there for us when we struggle and fall to pick up the pieces and to bring us closer to Him."
Click on this link www.cindi-davis.blogspot.com for Bible Verses from Luke 21:5-38. .
Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day. Go in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness. Love God More Today. Pray for our Brothers and Sisters in Christ who are being persecuted for their Faith and Trust in Jesus. Always remember that when you have a spiritual, physical, or financial issues in your life and you yell out, "I CAN'T," GOD Whispers to you, "BUT I CAN."
"Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die." John 11:25-26
JESUS REIGNS!!! May God's Love, Peace, Strength, and Grace be with you all.
Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi
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