Tag Archives: Jerusalem

Taking Hold of God’s Hand

Posted on July 20, 2013 by Mark Shields

Throughout the book of Esther, there is evidence of God’s constant care for His people who were in exile; His hand involved in the circumstances that protected His people. A plot to kill the king was foiled by a Jew … Continue reading →

Posted in Esther | Tagged book of esther, constant care, Esther, evidence of god, exile, God, Haman, Jerusalem, Jew, jewish background, Jews, Mordecai, queen esther | 7 Comments

From Orphan to Queen

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Mark Shields

We get information about the Jewish girl named Hadassah as we read in Esther 2. We also learn about Mordecai who was carried into exile from Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon (v. 6). He had a cousin named Hadassah … Continue reading →

Posted in Esther | Tagged Ahasuerus, challenges in life, Esther, God, good character traits, Hadassah, Jerusalem, Jew, jewish girl, king ahasuerus, king of babylon, List of kings of Babylon, Mordecai, nebuchadnezzar king of babylon | 3 Comments

Looking at Bad Circumstances in a Different Way

Posted on June 29, 2013 by Mark Shields

The Israelites experienced emotional problems during their captivity in Babylon. Not only had they been taken captive but they had been carried to a foreign land and emotionally tormented. At the time of writing Psalm 137, the exiles were in … Continue reading →

Posted in Psalm | Tagged Babylon, God, Israelites, Jerusalem, Life Without Limbs, Lord, Nick Vujicic, no arms no legs no worries, Psalm 137, rivers of babylon, spirituality, Zion | 5 Comments

Matching Our Desires with God’s Desires

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Mark Shields

At the point of writing Psalm 132, David has gone through many hardships but has done great things for the Lord. Now he desires to build a house in which the ark may be placed since it was for many … Continue reading →

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Take Courage in God’s Protection

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Mark Shields

As I read Psalm 125, trusting in the Lord is compared to Mount Zion which is never shaken and endures forever. A mountain has characteristics like firmness, providence, promise, and safety. Mount Zion which is another name for the city … Continue reading →