Author Archives: Jefferson Vann
no difference?
20250527 no difference? Malachi 1:1-2:9 Malachi 1:1 A burden: The word of Yahveh to Israel through Malachi.Malachi 1:2 “I have cared for you,” says Yahveh. Yet you ask, “How have you cared for us?” “Wasn’t Esau Jacob’s brother?” This is … Continue reading
another Joseph
20250526 another Joseph Esther 9:1-10:3 Esther 9:1 The king’s command and law went into effect on the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, Adar. On the day when the Jews’ enemies had hoped to overpower them, just the opposite happened. … Continue reading
saved to share
20250525 saved to share Esther 8:1-17 Esther 8:1 That same day, King Ahasuerus awarded Queen Esther the estate of Haman, the enemy of the Jews. Mordecai entered the king’s presence because Esther had revealed her relationship to Mordecai.Esther 8:2 The … Continue reading
Hang him on that
20250524 Hang him on that Esther 7:1-10 Esther 7:1 The king and Haman came to feast with Esther, the queen.Esther 7:2 On the second day, while drinking wine, the king asked Esther, “Queen Esther, whatever you ask will be given … Continue reading
well made plans
20250523 well made plans Esther 6:1-14 Esther 6:1 That night sleep escaped the king, so he ordered the book recording daily events to be brought and read to the king.Esther 6:2 They found the written report on how Mordecai had … Continue reading
the blindness of envy
20250522 the blindness of envy Esther 5:1-14 Esther 5:1 On the third day, Esther dressed in her royal clothing and stood in the palace’s inner courtyard facing it. The king was sitting on his royal throne in the royal courtroom, … Continue reading
for this time
20250521 for this time Esther 4:1-17 Esther 4:1 When Mordecai learned all that had occurred, he tore his clothes, put on sackcloth and ashes, went into the middle of the city, and cried loudly and bitterly.Esther 4:2 He went only … Continue reading
the first Kristallnacht
20250520 the first Kristallnacht Esther 3:1-15 Esther 3:1 After all this, King Ahasuerus honored Haman, son of Hammedatha the Agagite. He promoted him in rank and gave him a higher position than all the other officials.Esther 3:2 The entire royal … Continue reading
what Mordecai knew
20250519 what Mordecai knew Esther 2:1-23 Esther 2:1 Sometime later, when King Ahasuerus’s rage had cooled down, he remembered Vashti, what she had done, and what was decided against her.Esther 2:2 The king’s attendants suggested, “Let a search be made … Continue reading
two wrongs
20250518 two wrongs Esther 1:1-22 Esther 1:1 These events took place during the days of Ahasuerus, who ruled 127 provinces from India to Cush.Esther 1:2 In those days, King Ahasuerus reigned from his royal throne in the fortress at Susa.Esther … Continue reading
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