Tag Archives: Christ

Good Things Happen to Good People

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Mark Shields

At the second feast as recorded in Esther 7-8, Esther request that her life be spared and the life of her people be spared. Esther’s open identification with her people emphasized to the king that it was people close to … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection to Help in the Study of Esther 5-10

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Mark Shields

I recently finished questions for reflection to help in the study of Esther 1-4. To review where I’ve been over the last few weeks along with a synopsis of the answers, I wrote a post at this link: answers as … Continue reading →

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Appreciate and Affirm

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Mark Shields

While reading Esther 3, there are warnings given about self-importance. This has made me think about how important every individual is to God. That He sent His Son to die for you and for me. We shouldn’t point our finger … Continue reading →

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Using Good Judgment

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Mark Shields

King Ahasuerus is Xerxes, king of Persia from 486 to 464 B. C. who ruled a vast kingdom of 127 provinces. In reading Esther 1, he gave a luxurious feast and we get a picture of the great wealth of … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection to Help in the Study of Esther 1-4

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Mark Shields

I recently finished questions for reflection from Psalm 132-138. To review where I’ve been over the last few weeks along with a synopsis of the answers, I wrote a post at this link: answers as we step ahead. The next … Continue reading →