Archive for February 2017

We read of the favor given to Esther, the king’s response and what it all entailed in this chapter. Due to Haman’s death, Esther was given his house, as Mordecai came to the king and told him how they were related. Esther “appointed” Mordecai to be over the house; that is, to be in charge…

Haman knew there was death or at the least discipline that awaited him with what Mordecai had been the recipient of. It’s interesting and insightful to see Mordecai upon having been led through the city returned back to his position at the gate. Humility was a characteristic of this faithful man. Now being rushed off…

The providence of God is unique at times, which we read of in this chapter with the king unable to sleep. The record showed that nothing had been given to Mordecai for his having saved the life from Bigthana and Teresh’s plot. Upon hearing this, the king asked if any honor had been bestowed on…

The providence of God is unique at times, which we read of in this chapter with the king unable to sleep. The record showed that nothing had been given to Mordecai for his having saved the life from Bigthana and Teresh’s plot. Upon hearing this, the king asked if any honor had been bestowed on…

We discover two plots in this Bible reading of chapter five; one connived by Haman to kill Mordecai and the other by Esther to reveal Haman’s plot against her people. Esther’s strategy was a more complicated than Haman’s; hers was to inform, that his was to destroy. Hers was based on compassion for a nation,…

We read of one of the earliest recorded attempts at genocide of the Jewish race. Why King Ahasuerus promoted Haman to such a significant position is still a question. His first act in this position was to pass a law that would require everyone to bow and pay homage to him. There are a number…

In this chapter we read of polar opposites of emotions and actions; one of which deals with favor, the other that illustrates cruelty. After several weeks, King Ahasuerus found himself alone and without companionship of the queen. Friends and/or aides observed this and made a suggestion to search the land for a woman who pleased…