Category: Esther
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The Risk That Changed History (Esther: 4)
After Haman issued the decree to annihilate the Jewish community, he and the king sat down to drink. But the city of Shushan was thrown into confusion and grief (Esther 3:15b). Mordecai, devastated by the news, put on sackcloth and went to the city square, weeping openly. Many other Jews followed the same. It was…
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When a delayed reward became a timely reward!
Ironically, Haman’s promotion to a high-ranking position in the Persian Empire was the result of Mordecai’s loyal service. Esther 2 :v 21 – Ch3:1 21 During the time Mordecai was sitting at the king’s gate, Bigthana[b] and Teresh, two of the king’s officers who guarded the doorway, became angry and conspired to assassinate King Xerxes.…
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Haman’s Ego: The Beginning of His Downfall
Esther Chapter 3. Haman was a high-ranking official in the Persian Empire under King Ahasuerus. He was a descendant of Agag, the king of the Amalekites—an ancient enemy of the Jewish people. Mordecai, a Jew, served at the palace gate—likely as a gatekeeper or someone responsible for palace security. By royal decree, all were expected…
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Esther
“For such a time as this.” (Esther 4:14) Queen Esther is one of the most inspiring and influential women in the Bible. She was a Jewish orphan who became the queen of Persia and saved her people from a genocide. Her story is full of courage, faith and wisdom. In this blog post, we will…