Job is continuing his answer to Zophar. To all his friends he says, “Be Quiet!” He turns instead to speak to God because his friends don’t get it. Job has been listening as his friends make their case against him. They claim they are speaking words of wisdom from the Lord. Not direct prophecy but […]
Nine months have passed since Mordecai and the king’s edict. The Jews are ready for whoever comes against them. Victory is theirs for their God is STRONGER. Haman had decreed that this day would put an end to the Jews. He did this because Mordecai wouldn’t bow to him when he passed. Instead of addressing […]
Haman is no longer a threat but his edict is. After telling the whole story a new edict is written. Save this date as a remembrance of the salvation granted. Ester has identified Haman as the enemy of her people. He has been hanged on his own gallows for falling on Ester, begging for his […]
Ester has been saving up her answer to the king’s question for two days. It is time for the big reveal. One that will rock both men’s worlds! Ester’s second feast is ready. The king is ready to go into it and finally find out what Ester’s request is. He has been waiting for two […]
The king has insomnia this night, the night following the first feast Ester prepared and the next one he is invited to. While awake he makes a discovery of great importance. We are between Ester’s two feasts. “What is she up to” is running through the king’s mind. And he can’t sleep because of it. […]