AHASUERUS AND VASHTI. Who was this Persian King that ruled over one hundred and twenty Provinces stretching from India and Ethiopia? Studies have shown him to be XERXES. He was a ruthless man, cruel and most immoral. He possessed a furious temper. He punished and slew many people though innocent of any crime. It helpsContinue reading “2. QUEEN VASHTI DETHRONED.”
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1. THE LIFE OF QUEEN ESTHER.
THE BOOK. Covering this book may take some time as there are crucial Characters mentioned here. Each person has something to teach us Before we look at the main characters in this true story, we note that God is not mentioned in this book. But you will see He is in the shadows watching overContinue reading “1. THE LIFE OF QUEEN ESTHER.”
1. THE BOOK OF NEHEMIAH.
A GEM OF A BOOK. Nehemiah is a gem of a book in the spiritual sense, teaching us how, under Nehemiah’s leadership, the walls of Jerusalem were rebuilt by those who had returned to rebuild Jerusalem. Also, he instructed the people once more in the Law given to Israel by Moses. Ezra, as we learnedContinue reading “1. THE BOOK OF NEHEMIAH.”
1. EZRA, THE PRIEST OF GOD.
THE RESTORATION OF ISRAEL! The restoration of the Jews happened under the edict of Cyrus, the King of Persia. Again Israel had turned her back on the One True God. He who had brought her out of Egypt and placed her in the Land of Promise to live in other people’s houses they had notContinue reading “1. EZRA, THE PRIEST OF GOD.”
No 11. THE SECOND BOOK OF KINGS.
THE BOOK OF THE DISPERSION. The great empires of East Assyria, Babylon, and Persia will almost exclusively occupy our attention. They all alike exercised the most significant influence upon the destiny of ancient Israel. In the records of those great World Kingdoms, the confirmations are so numerous and so convincing that the critics have toContinue reading “No 11. THE SECOND BOOK OF KINGS.”
4. THE BOOK OF RUTH.
A MARRIAGE MADE IN HEAVEN. “THE WEDDING OF BOAZ AND RUTH.” Beautiful RUTH, adorned in her Fine White Linen wedding garment (sewn by Naomi, of course), made her way to handsome Boaz’s side. A stunning couple indeed! This part is so Romantic! It was an outdoor celebration to accommodate the whole town, and they wereContinue reading “4. THE BOOK OF RUTH.”
2. THE BOOK OF RUTH.
NAOMI RETURNS HOME. TEN YEARS HAVE PASSED. Naomi heard Israel was flourishing and decided to return to her old country. Both daughters-in-law have come to love her and wish to go with her. They have learned that the true God of Israel is faithful to His promises! Naomi refused their wishes, so Orpha decided toContinue reading “2. THE BOOK OF RUTH.”
3. THE BOOK OF RUTH. Ruth Encounters Boaz.
Naomi found that she was quite destitute upon her arrival at home in Jerusalem, even to the point of having no food for herself or Ruth. So, she reluctantly sent a most willing Ruth out to glean among the untoward reapers working in the fields of grain. Ruth, a modest, somewhat shy and beautiful woman,Continue reading “3. THE BOOK OF RUTH. Ruth Encounters Boaz.”
1. THE BOOK OF RUTH. GRAFTED IN.
This lovely book opens with the words. “Now it came to pass in the days when the Judges ruled,” and was written in truly tragic days. The Book of Ruth is a Priceless Gem found in an unlikely place. It centres upon Ruth and Boaz and is quite a contrast to the book of Judges.Continue reading “1. THE BOOK OF RUTH. GRAFTED IN.”
5. THE BOOK OF RUTH. “Joy Comes in the Morning.”
Here we are at the final revelation of a beautiful and true story, not only of Ruth but also of Naomi. The love of God is shed abroad into the hearts of the two most unlikely people. A Jew and a Moabite! A Mother-in-Law and her Daughter-in-Law! Yes Naomi is now experiencing the real meaningContinue reading “5. THE BOOK OF RUTH. “Joy Comes in the Morning.””
Light in the Darkness! 