The Book of Esther is a bit of a riddle. It seems secular even though it gives us the source of the Jewish Festival of Purim. God and prayer are never mentioned in the book, yet God's sovereignty is demonstrated at every turn. This book also reminds us that God cared for His people, Israel, and fulfilled His covenant promise to Abraham (Gen. 12:1–3).
May 25, 2024 2:00 AM America/Chicago
The Jews have successfully fought off the attack against them. Now what is the most appropriate way to celebrate? Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/2024/05/26/fear-of-the-jews/ A video of the story can be viewed here: h
May 18, 2024 2:00 AM America/Chicago
Haman is dead, but his decree to kill the Jews still stands. How can Mordecai and Esther save the Jews? Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/?p=13289 A video of the story can be viewed here:https://youtu.be/m250H_4LhC8
May 11, 2024 2:00 AM America/Chicago
To this point in the story, Haman has gotten what he wanted. Now God works through Esther and Haman reaps what he has sown. Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/2024/05/12/communication-is-key/ A video of the story can be
May 4, 2024 2:00 AM America/Chicago
Mordecai had saved the king's life but never received any recognition. The delayed honor comes at just the right time. Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/?p=13197 A video of the story can be viewed here: https://youtu.be
Apr 27, 2024 2:00 AM America/Chicago
Esther must go to the king to save her people. But she risks death as she goes to him uninvited. Will the king extend his scepter to her or not? Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/?p=13114 A video of the story can be vie
Apr 20, 2024 2:00 AM America/Chicago
Esther has won the beauty contest to be queen but has kept her Jewishness a secret. Now, the king has sent out a decree to kill all Jews. Has God placed her as queen for such a time? Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/20
Apr 13, 2024 2:00 AM America/Chicago
Two dastardly plots are hatched in our story. One against the king and one against the Jews. What will be the result? Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/2024/04/14/doing-what-is-right/ A video of the story can be viewed
Apr 6, 2024 2:00 AM America/Chicago
This is a story of how God can change an orphaned immigrant into a queen. Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/2024/04/07/who-was-xerxes/ A video of this story can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/-EJtV5AS2Wg