ESTHER Author: Unknown When Written: Shortly after 465 B.C. Theme: Humility, Godly Fear Key Verse: Esther 4:14 - For if you remain completely silent at this time, relief and deliverance will arise for the Jews from another place, but you and your fathers house will perish. Yet who knows whether you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this? Key Chapter: Esther 8 - The decree of Persian King Ahasuerus, which would have meant the destruction of the Jews living in exile there, is revised through the God-inspired intervention of Queen Esther, allowing the Jews to defend themselves against their enemies. American journalist Robert Parry has noted, From the Lexington Green to the Normandy beaches, from the Sons of Liberty to the Freedom Riders, it has been part of the American narrative that risks are taken to expand freedom, not freedoms sacrificed to avoid risk. Over the 200-plus years of the American republic, liberty has been protected only by the sacrifices of men and women who more than self their country loved, as the patriotic hymn reminds us. The heroic and righteous qualities that are required to protect liberty and life are graphically demonstrated to us in the Book of Esther. Although Gods name is not mentioned in the book, His influence and character are demonstrated throughout the story. Esther, an orphaned Jewish girl, rises by divine intervention to become queen of Persia. In spite of great personal risk, Esther, along with her cousin Mordecai, position themselves to be Gods agents for bringing deliverance to His people. Esthers fear of God over man is demonstrated throughout this tale of intrigue and adventure, and results in freedom for her people and honor and privilege being granted to her and her cousin Mordecai by the king.
Posted on: Wed, 17 Dec 2014 16:59:24 +0000
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