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Notes on the Book of Esther
THE book of Esther contains principles of great value at all times, but especially at the present one, when some who delve very little into the word of God are liable to wonder at some of His ways, and grow discouraged in the path of obedience.
It is needful therefore, that such, and all of us, should have detailed before us the fact that “obedience is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams.” May God richly bless your effort to bring to the surface what His Spirit has laid up for us in this little book.
Yours affectionately in Christ,
PAUL J. LOIZEAUX.
It is needful therefore, that such, and all of us, should have detailed before us the fact that “obedience is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams.” May God richly bless your effort to bring to the surface what His Spirit has laid up for us in this little book.
Yours affectionately in Christ,
PAUL J. LOIZEAUX.
110 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 16, 2016
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H.A. Ironside
198 books43 followersHenry Allen "Harry" Ironside (October 14, 1876-January 15, 1951) was a Canadian-American Bible teacher, preacher, theologian, pastor, and author.
Ironside was one of the most prolific Christian writers of the 20th Century and published more than eighty books and pamphlets, many of which are still in print. As an editorial reviewer wrote of a 2005 republication, "Ironside's commentaries are a standard and have stood the test of time."
Ironside was one of the most prolific Christian writers of the 20th Century and published more than eighty books and pamphlets, many of which are still in print. As an editorial reviewer wrote of a 2005 republication, "Ironside's commentaries are a standard and have stood the test of time."
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May 9, 2023
7-6-8
I enjoyed this little devotional book. As with a lot of Ironside books I see its purpose to stimulate and vivify meditations on chosen passage/s. Two aspects I enjoyed:
Following the linage of Haman starting with Amalek the progenitor (Gen 36), and how he sprang from Esua which is Edom, and how this links in with the proceedings in Rephidim and the battle latter against Amalek where Moses intercedes in lifting up the rod.
Where Esua Amalek and Haman represent ‘the flesh’ and the ever present struggle/battle we have with the flesh. This study can be further traced throughout the Old Testament in passages like Judges 5,6,10. Where ultimately the lovely prospect, as seen in Esther 7-9, is that Haman is hung and his family is destroyed fulfilling the words of the Lord in the wilderness and leaving the Christian with great comfort as they are presently ‘mortifying’.
Mordecai’s character is a profitable study, seeing the contrast from ch1/2 with the following chapters, where he no longer hides his identity but stands up and declares himself as Jewish against the flagrant display of the ‘flesh’ from Haman. And from ch3 onwards Mordecai is quite a delight to contemplate.
I enjoyed this little devotional book. As with a lot of Ironside books I see its purpose to stimulate and vivify meditations on chosen passage/s. Two aspects I enjoyed:
Following the linage of Haman starting with Amalek the progenitor (Gen 36), and how he sprang from Esua which is Edom, and how this links in with the proceedings in Rephidim and the battle latter against Amalek where Moses intercedes in lifting up the rod.
Where Esua Amalek and Haman represent ‘the flesh’ and the ever present struggle/battle we have with the flesh. This study can be further traced throughout the Old Testament in passages like Judges 5,6,10. Where ultimately the lovely prospect, as seen in Esther 7-9, is that Haman is hung and his family is destroyed fulfilling the words of the Lord in the wilderness and leaving the Christian with great comfort as they are presently ‘mortifying’.
Mordecai’s character is a profitable study, seeing the contrast from ch1/2 with the following chapters, where he no longer hides his identity but stands up and declares himself as Jewish against the flagrant display of the ‘flesh’ from Haman. And from ch3 onwards Mordecai is quite a delight to contemplate.
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