Random Thoughts

Blessings for a Defiled People The prophet condemns the actions of Israel and their dishonesty. God has been trying to correct them the whole time, but in their stubbornness they have refused. Zerubabel the Lords Signet Ring Haggai is to tell Zerubabel that God will make him like His signet ring. God will shake heaven…

A Call to Build the House of the Lord God calls to Haggai the prophet to take a message to Zerubabel that the people are living in comfort but there are still struggles in their lives because they have not honored God to rebuilding the temple.

The Greatness of Mordecai The final chapter of Esther references how Xerxes honored Mordecai and many other leaders paid tribute to him for the good work he did.

The Jews were able to assemble and defend themselves from those who would have killed them. Many of their foes were killed, including Haman’s 10 sons, but they did not take the plunder. Esther requested and the King gave them one additional day to fight their enemies. Purim Established Mordecai wrote that these two days…

The King’s Edict on Behalf of the Jews The King gives Haman’s estate to Esther and she appoints Mordecai to administer it. She also pleads with the King to modify Haman’s edict that the Jews be killed. The King issues a new edict that allows the Jews to assemble together to protect themselves on the…

Haman Impaled The banquet hosted by Esther takes place. On the Second day while drinking wine, the king again asks Esther what her request is. She asks for the life of her and her people to be spared. When the king asks who is threatening her, she replies that it is Haman. The king is…

Mordecai Honored The king could not sleep and asked for the chronicles of history to be read to him. When he heard the story of how Mordecai had foiled the assassination attempt against him, he asked what had been done to honor him. He then asked who was in the court and it was Haman.…

Esther’s Request to the King Esther approaches the King and he is pleased to see her. He promises her whatever she wants, up to half the kingdom. She requests the presence of him and Haman at a banquet she will host. Haman’s Rage Against Mordecai Haman is puffed up that he is being invited to…

Mordecai Persuades Esther to Help Many of the Jews are in mourning because of the King’s edict. Mordecai is in sackcloth and ashes and is not permitted into the palace while in mourning. Esther hears through her servants and finds out what is troubling him. He asks her to help. Esther reminds him that it…

Haman’s Plot to Destroy the Jews Haman is honored by King Xerxes and a command goes out that everyone should bow to him. Mordecai will not bow, which infuriates Haman. When Haman realizes Mordecai is a Jew, he determines to not only punish Mordecai but to find a way to punish all Jews. Mordecai convinces…