Week Seven of Esther

 Today is Week Seven of the Ten Weeks of Esther

This week’s chapter was quite short, but I hope you’ll enjoy it anyway. ^_^ Now that Purim is only a few short weeks away, my parents and I have been discussing plans, party ideas, and menus more seriously. Before we know it, Purim will be here! ^_^

My Findings in the Book of Esther, Chapter Seven:

After being taken away to the palace, Haman dines with the king and queen. Presently, the king asks Queen Esther to tell him her request.

She does…and after she does, she “spills the beans” on Haman.

She begs the king to spare her life, and the lives of her people. After all, if they were just merely sold as slaves, she would have kept quiet…but this, this was a plot to destroy and slaughter and annihilate her family!

King Xerxes asks who would dare to raise a hand against his queen, and Queen Esther points him to the adversary and enemy…the vile Haman!

Haman is now quaking in his sandals. Oh, what was the queen talking about? She couldn’t be a Jew! How, oh how, had he not known this?

The king gets up in rage and went into the palace garden to decide Haman’s fate. Haman, on the other hand, stays behind and begs Esther for his life. But alas, as soon as the king returns, Haman makes a fatal move…he deliberately falls on the couch Esther was reclining on. King Xerxes is enraged even further and they cover Haman’s face. Harbona, one of the king’s eunuchs, states that Haman had a gallows that stood 75 feet high by his house. Harbona also says that it was built for Mordecai…the very man who had spoken up to help the king and, in short, saved the king’s life.

King Xerxes says only four words… “Hang him [Haman] on it!”

And so, thus was the end of Haman the Agagite. Then, and only then, did the king’s fury subside.

And thus ends chapter seven

My Purim Party Ideas for Week Seven:

In the Book of Esther, it states to give gifts of food to each other, as well as gifts to the poor. (We’ll be going over that in Week Nine) So, my mom came up with the idea to have a donation box that we’ll keep by our front door so that when people come for our Sabbath Services they can drop in something to donate. (i.e. canned goods, gifts, toys, and also used clothes and toys) We announced this last Saturday, so we’re all excited to watch the “Purim Gifts For the Poor” box grow as each week draws us nearer to Purim!

We’re also taping/pinning Bible verses on everything that we’re donating. We’re hoping to go as a group when we drop the box off (perhaps after or before our Purim party). I’d greatly encourage you to make a “Purim Gifts for the Poor” box for YOUR church/congregation, or even just have a small one at home that your family can donate items into. It’s a great way to bless others, and if you tape/pin Bible verses on items it’s a great way to share God’s love and Word!

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 0 talkers! Thank you people!