Week Six of Esther
Today is Week Six of the Ten Weeks of Esther
My oh my, how the time has flown! Was it really, truly, SIX WEEKS AGO when I posted the first post of the Ten Weeks of Esther?! Before I know it, Purim will be upon us! ^_^ Enjoy Week Six!
My Findings in the Book of Esther, Chapter Six:
Sometimes we humans just cannot fall asleep….and King Xerxes was having one of those nights. He ordered that the book of the chronicles of his reign be read to him in attempt to lull him to the land of sweet dreams. But while his attendant was reading to the king, it was discovered that Mordecai had never been honored for exposing Bigthana and Teresh (the king’s officials that were plotting against the king back in chapter 2 of Esther).
Puzzled, the king inquires who is in court at that moment, wishing for someone to speak to on this matter. Now Haman had just entered the court of the palace to speak to the king about bringing about Mordecai’s death on the gallows…and he’s in for the surprise of his life.
Haman comes to the king and is asked the question, “What should be done for the man the king delights to honor?” The pride-puffed Haman conceals a squeal of delight. Now who, who, pray tell, would the king delight to honor…why, none other than himself, of course! Haman’s mind scurries for something grand for the king to do to this “man” and comes up with a plan: they should bring a royal robe that the king has worn and a horse the king has ridden that also has the royal crest placed on its head. Then, once the man of honor is robed and seated on the steed, one of the king’s most noble princes is to lead the man down the streets of the city and proclaim for all to here, “This is what is done for the man the king delights to honor!”
Good plan, our pride-puffed friend. Now go carry that plan out and honor Mordecai.
Wh-what?
Haman grits his teeth and carries out his plan, but oh how torturous it was! After, he rushes home with his head heaped with grief and spills out his woes to his wife and friends. Those around him all imply that because Mordecai is of Jewish origin, Haman certainly cannot stand against him. Why, practically everyone and their mother knew what the God of the Jews had done in years past!
As Haman quakes at this new revelation, the king’s eunuchs arrived and hurried him away to Queen Esther’s banquet.
And thus ends chapter six
My Purim Party Ideas for Week Six:
A great idea for Purim is to have a Purim play! Gather around your friends, siblings, and family members and dress up in clothing you think the characters in Esther would have worn. You can either come up with your own, unique story line or act it out strait from the Bible.
A great idea is to have your guests pay a small amount for “tickets” in order to see your play. With the money you’ve raised, donate it to a worthy cause. Maybe you’ll donate it towards a soup kitchen or a missionary family, or even a struggling ministry that has blessed you in the past.
Get creative, and have fun! Remember, you only have 4 weeks left if you want to practice for your big show! ^_^
If You’ve Posted For This Week 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 10 February 2009 hmmm
Posted by LanaMarie
The thing about a PLAY is you can't very well boo the actor who plays Haman every time he speaks, can you?
lol, haha, I really just love that part of Purim, for some bizarre reason.
Tuesday 10 February 2009 Untitled Comment
Posted by croctoria
Hahaha!! W-e-l-l, I do suppose that could be a self-confidence issue with the Haman guy!! lol
And oh sweet Lana I am soo happy for you...congrats, again!! ^_^
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