Esther 9, the Jews triumph, Purim celebrated. 
They hanged the ten sons of Haman for public display after they were killed!
A Purim gragger, make a joyful noise!
Let’s feast!
Esther 10, Mordecai’s greatness.
Esther 10, Mordecai’s greatness.
Psalm 4, of David.
Psalm 4, of David.
Esther 8, Esther saves the Jews.
Esther 8, Esther saves the Jews.
After a very successful tour to India, (“She came, she spoke, she conquered, Hindustan Times) former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin went to Israel to meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu, Security was tight,
And Sarah Palin, with her husband Todd were invited to a private Purim dinner at the Prime Minister’s home.
Then, in May 2011 the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke: Here is a small excerpt
And President Obama became custodian of a handwritten scroll of Esther.
Psalm 3, of David.
Psalm 3, of David.
Compare this prayer of David with the way the Lord Jesus taught us to pray.
Esther 7, Haman hanged.
Esther 7, Haman hanged.
God’s name is never mentioned in Esther, not even once! Neither is worship, prayer or sacrifice. The Name of God appears in code in the name of the main actors. Is this coincidence or is the book written to hide its true nature as a sacred writing?
The hand of God is everywhere in the book.
Back to the main script. Everything is proceeding matter-of -factly.
Psalm 2
Psalm 2
The anointed, the Messiah, Who is it?
Esther 6, a case of insomnia, Mordecai honored.
Esther 6, a case of insomnia, Mordecai honored.
The events in Esther has always fascinated artists through the ages. This is a Dutch 15 century painting from the Azor Masters, https://www.artbible.info/art/museums/83
Psalm 1, the virtuous man.
Psalm 1, the virtuous man.
This is Old Testament teaching. After Jesus Christ’s death, burial and resurrection the Apostle Paul writes this:
Why is Norway winning the winter Olympics?
What is it with Norway? A country of barely 5 million people winning the Winter Olympics time after time? In fact, they have won the most medals of any nation since the winter Olympics started. Are they, as descendants from the Vikings genetically superior? At first glance, looking at the athletes, trim and good looking, that is certainly a possibility, but I may suggest it is more in the geography of the country and the attitude of the Norwegians. They are proud, and the whole country stand behind their athletes, not only the very elite, but also the run of the mill also-rans. And it runs in families. they start early with children skiing from the age 2
Then the whole family skis up for an outing on “fjellet”
When it comes to sledding they start early. And they have real hills, right in their backyards, so sledding season is every day for months
There are even skates for toddlers.
The Norwegians are brought up on skates and skis.
In most towns they put up a lighted ski track, so people go after work and complete a few laps, rather than go to the gym.
Of course, children need help at first. But that is what parents are for.
So when the Olympics come, the whole country can celebrate!
With five million Norwegian Flags, no less!
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