tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094248114996261058.post6661846355297750969..comments2023-08-27T06:33:12.637-05:00Comments on The Bible in a Year - and Beyond!: Monday, January 7 - Esther 4 - TiffanyTammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12045517118866436340noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094248114996261058.post-24643235530833923052013-01-08T08:46:07.447-06:002013-01-08T08:46:07.447-06:00I've sometimes wondered at Mordecai's choi...I've sometimes wondered at Mordecai's choice of phrases there, too, but always just chalked up the threatening tone to something being lost in translation! Like, maybe he was just informing her she was delusional if she figured she'd be spared while all the other Jews died.tammihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03803890115567631062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094248114996261058.post-46215069739622326622013-01-07T22:54:21.820-06:002013-01-07T22:54:21.820-06:00This stood out for me:
It is easy in our day to d...This stood out for me:<br /><br />It is easy in our day to day life to forget how important our faith in God is. Life can become routine and easy, and so can our relationship with God. It is important to remember, however, that our faith must not falter. That we must work with it, study and strengthen our faith, our knowledge, and our relationship, so that in "such a time as this" we may be prepared for the challenges brought to us.<br /><br />So true.Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02770898936799604859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094248114996261058.post-38104300425433822312013-01-07T17:02:17.720-06:002013-01-07T17:02:17.720-06:00I hadn't really thought of it before either, b...I hadn't really thought of it before either, but is there a veiled threat in Mordecai's words about Esther not thinking that she alone would be spared. Mordecai is the only one that knows she's a Jew, so is he threatening to expose her if she doesn't do something? Or is it just a warning that she shouldn't assume that no one will find out, and her keeping silent is also a gamble? Obviously we don't know. Interesting to think about though.<br /><br />Thanks so much for a great post Tiffany - looking forward to continuing to get to know you as we all grow together in the study of His Word.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12045517118866436340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094248114996261058.post-2158725125970633822013-01-07T16:59:13.727-06:002013-01-07T16:59:13.727-06:00Tammi - do you have anything specific in mind when...Tammi - do you have anything specific in mind when you refer to Driscoll reading into the text?<br /><br />I do like it that he said that there definitely is personal opinion involved in this, simply because Esther is so very factual and doesn't get into motive or feelings at all. <br /><br />I really appreciate his point about progress being so much more important than where you start out. It's so encouraging because it means that it's never too late to repent, it's never too late to recommit, it's never too late to give God full control of your life instead of hiding parts away. God can and will use anyone to accomplish His purposes for His glory!Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12045517118866436340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094248114996261058.post-30756490214114388902013-01-07T10:03:12.335-06:002013-01-07T10:03:12.335-06:00I don't know if I really noticed before that M...I don't know if I really noticed before that Mordecai has complete faith that God will deliver their people somehow. If not through Esther, then some other way - but obviously his faith was strong enough that he fully believed there would always be a remnant, whether it included his family or not. I can easily see how Esther's faith could have been strengthened by this display of faith in Mordecai.Miriamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08764103317419913495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094248114996261058.post-59026226908997351972013-01-07T08:52:47.565-06:002013-01-07T08:52:47.565-06:00Good first post, Tiffany!!
I actually really like...Good first post, Tiffany!!<br /><br />I actually really like the emphasis Driscoll puts in his corresponding sermon in this particular passage, namely the progression both Mordecai and Esther make faith-wise as events continue to unfold. I sometimes feel like Driscoll's reading a little much into the script, but here it's impossible NOT to see their growth, although whether it's spiritual or just strength of character might still be debatable.<br /><br />But I do think this is a perfect example of faith being tested and growing as a result. The Bible clearly says many who call themselves believers will fall away in tough times, and certainly, we see that all the time. But Esther and Mordecai are among The Remnant ~ possibly rather non-committal in their faith while life is going according to their plans, but realizing their need for God and relying on His strength when life gets dicey. Instead of turning away and blaming Him for the turns their life has taken like so many do, they turn TO Him for wisdom, strength, and deliverance.tammihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03803890115567631062noreply@blogger.com