Study
7 From the Book of Esther is: Esther 9
and 10
With
this study we end the book of Ester. Tomorrow we will start the book of
Ecclesiastes.
1- Select from
these and earlier chapters the outstanding features of Mordecai’s character.
What was the source of his moral strength?
2- Notice here the
severity of the judgment on the wicked. Are we in danger of underestimating
this part of ‘the whole counsel of God’ (Acts 20:27)? Cf. Heb. 10:30, 31; 1
Pet4:17, 18; Rev. 20:12-15.
3- Why was the
Feast of Purim instituted? See 9:22; cf. Ex. 12; 14-17. Do we ever encourage
and challenge ourselves by the remembrance of God’s mercies to us? Cf. Dt. 8:2;
1 Cor. 11:24-26.
Note. 9:26.
‘Purim… Pur’: these words are derived from the Assyrian puru, meaning a small
stone, which was used to cast lots. See 3:7; 9:24. +
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