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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…

We have before us in the first few verses, those who signed their names to this covenant; first was Nehemiah, then the priests, the Levites and the leaders of the people. It’s interesting we don’t see Ezra’s name given or listed; where he was or why he wasn’t included is unknown. Those who were represented…

Nehemiah completed the task of rebuilding the walls and hanging the gates was the last order of business for the laborers. A number of scholars believe that Hanani was the one who had initially communicated to Nehemiah about the condition of the walls of Jerusalem. Hanani must have other qualities that Nehemiah saw and held…

Nehemiah completed the task of rebuilding the walls and hanging the gates was the last order of business for the laborers. A number of scholars believe that Hanani was the one who had initially communicated to Nehemiah about the condition of the walls of Jerusalem. Hanani must have other qualities that Nehemiah saw and held…

Years ago a congregational member asked the question, “Does our battle with the enemy ever cease?” At the time the response was quick and with little contemplation, “No we don’t!” They weren’t encouraged by the response; however, it was the truth that observation, experience and scriptures all validate. It very well may have been a…

Politics in the Church is deplorable and about as old as the Church is. In this chapter we see there were divisions among the people; which the poorer ones were required to pay a tribute or tax. The amount wasn’t likely to be a great amount, however, being unable to pay it; they gave their…