Esther
9 & 10– The Feast of Purim
The
Jews prepare themselves for the attack. The king’s new decree is protecting
them, so they get everything ready to defend themselves. Mordecai is by the
side of the King.
The
throne of God protects us today. Christ is at the right hand of God. He is
interceding for us. “Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace,
that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.” Heb. 4:16.
God
has sent out a decree to a lost world. John 1:12 says, “But as many as received
Him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe
on His name.”
The
Israelites faith in the king’s decree brought deliverance. So, they called the
days Purim and had a feast. The feast of purim is a celebration of gladness,
that celebrates the fact that God has delivered them according to the promise
that He made to Abraham. “I will bless those who bless thee, and curse those
who curse thee. Genesis 12:3
They
prayed a threefold prayer which thanked Jehovah that they were counted worthy
and to thank Him for preserving their ancestors, and to thank Him that they
have lived to enjoy another festival.
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Vernon McGee Commentary and New King James Bible. Nelsons Quick Reference
Commentary.
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