Last week in our Scripture, the day of reckoning took place. The day that all Jews were to be killed had come and gone and the final death toll was 75,800. But it was 75,800 Gentiles and not Jews that were killed. God, although He is never referred to nor mentioned in the book ofContinue reading “Playing Hide and Seek with God”
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As the Tables Turn
You may be familiar with the board game Backgammon. I have never played it and I’ll admit I don’t understand it at all so any knowledge I have is just what I’ve read. “The object of the game is to move all your checkers into your own home board and then bear them off. TheContinue reading “As the Tables Turn”
Changing the Unchangeable
Esther 8:1 GNT “That same day King Xerxes gave Queen Esther all the property of Haman, the enemy of the Jews. Esther told the king that Mordecai was related to her, and from then on Mordecai was allowed to enter the king’s presence. 2 The king took off his ring with his seal on it (which heContinue reading “Changing the Unchangeable”
Haman Plays Hangman
We, being a ladies’ Bible study class, it’s not a huge surprise that we would choose to study books such as Esther and Ruth. We often find ourselves looking at other women of great nobility or admiral character to which we compare ourselves. And certainly, there’s a lot to be learned by examining Esther andContinue reading “Haman Plays Hangman”
Reversals of Fortune
Throughout our study of Ruth and Esther, a phrase has been mentioned multiple times. God’s providence. We discussed a couple of weeks ago the meaning of providence. It’s defined as “timely preparation for future eventualities”.[i] To rephrase, providence would be things that happen at a certain time that will have a profound effect on unknownContinue reading “Reversals of Fortune”
Desperate, Despondent, and Determined
Before our time, a thirteen-year-old girl, along with her parents and older sister, took refuge in a secret annex in the building of her father’s business. Her diary, which detailed her thoughts, her fears, and her dreams was published. We know it as The Diary of Anne Frank. The year was 1942. Anne’s family hadContinue reading “Desperate, Despondent, and Determined”
Hunger Games: The Old Testament Version
Last week, we left off with a drunken King Xerxes who got rid of his wife, Queen Vashti, because she refused his command to show off her beauty to the other drunken men at the king’s party. “Four years passed between chapters one and two of Esther. According to history, the king may have goneContinue reading “Hunger Games: The Old Testament Version”
Mountain Out of Molehill – God Can Use That!
Martin Luther who we know to have been a German monk and theologian in the 1400s and 1500s is credited with the reformation of the Protestant church. He was and still is very respected and admired for his work. Here are a few of his quotes. “To be a Christian without prayer is no moreContinue reading “Mountain Out of Molehill – God Can Use That!”
Beacons of Light 