Week Two of Esther

  Today is Week Two of the Ten Weeks of Esther

Hurray, Week Two is here! I hope that you have read Chapter Two of Esther and have come up with your own notes for this week…don’t just take my words, search it out for yourself. And when you search it out, post about it!! Challenge your friends to search Esther out as well!

My Findings in the Book of Esther, Chapter Two:

We start Chapter Two out once the anger of King Xerxes subsided, and he remembers Vashti, almost like he realized that he made a rash choice and wants her back. The king’s personal attendants bring forth an idea: a search is to be made for beautiful, attractive young women for the king.

And thus, we meet Hadassah…who is known as Esther. She’s a young girl who lives under an older cousin’s wing. She’s an orphan, and a beautiful one at that.

But just as soon as we’re introduced to this maiden, she’s taken to the king’s palace in the citadel of Susa and placed under Hegai, who is in charge of the harem. Hegai takes a liking to Esther and she wins his favor. Soon, Hegai is treating her “special” and goes out of his way to make her comfortable.

We’re given the impression that Esther is an obedient girl, who follows orders. Her cousin Mordecai has forbidden her to reveal her nationality and family background, and she obeys his wishes and doesn’t tell anyone her real name or that she’s a Jew.

Meanwhile, Mordecai is anxious about his cousin, who he loves as a daughter. He walks back and forth….back and forth….back and forth near the courtyard of the harem to find out what was happening to Esther and how she was making out. 

After many months of watching one young virgin after another go to the king and come back rejected, it was Esther’s turn. She chose nothing to take with her except for what Hegai suggests.

King Xerxes is completely taken by her. No other had drawn his attention or approval as Esther had done. He places the royal crown upon her silky hair and makes her queen in place of Vashti. He threw an “Esther banquet” ad proclaimed a holiday throughout the provinces of his kingdom.

His search had ended.

And his life might’ve ended there as well if it wasn’t for Mordecai, who had uncovered a plot to assassinate the king. Mordecai told Queen Esther, who in turn told the king, giving credit to Mordecai.

And thus ends Chapter Two!

My Craft Ideas for Week Two: Simple dish towel aprons from STITCHES & PINS

Here’s a great gift idea from  JoAnn and Corrie Gagnon’s book, “Stitches & Pins” : Simple Aprons! (titled “Hostess Aprons” in their book)

 All you need is a dish towel, bias tape, and sewing supplies to make a cute little apron! I made one for myself last year and although it technically “fits” me, I like my aprons longer that dishtowel length. I’m planning on making another one for a little friend of mine, though, she should be surprised!

Click HERE to buy the sewing book, I would defiantly recommend it! I was hoping to get pictures up of the apron but nevertheless I’m horrible with computers and I’m still working on trying to get it to the web. Hopefully I’ll get the picture up sometime this week with more instructions on how to make these cute aprons…

If You’ve Posted For Week Two of Esther, PLEASE COMMENT ME WITH A DIRECT LINK TO YOUR POST!!! I’d love to see what you’ve found in the chapter and what Purim ideas you’ve came up with!

I have 2 talkers! Thank you people!

Tuesday 13 January 2009 Untitled Comment

Posted by Jocelyndixon

I hope you get to post photos. I would love to see them!

Miss Jocelyn
http://aponderingheart.com

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Wednesday 14 January 2009 Just wanted to stop by...

Posted by Your SSA

and say how wonderful it has been to be your SSA. I can't wait to tell you who I am!

I hope that all is well at your home. It is cold here. :( But that is just a apart of life.

With love and blessings from,
~Your SSA~

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