This is a small group that was following the plan to read through the Bible one chapter at a time with Good Morning Girls. Good Morning Girls is on an indefinite break. But will we continue reading through the Bible.
Each Monday go to the Weekly Reading Plan or the Bible Study Thread for our current book to see the introductory post for the week and the weekly reading passages, discussion questions, and memory verse.
Be sure to come here each day to see what the members of the group are sharing. Try to participate in the discussion with a post at least once each week to share with us what God is teaching you. Posting on the forum helps motivate all of us to keep reading by seeing the others persevering and it provides additional insight and learning.
Each Friday we will attempt to share a Friday Devotional that addresses some of the topics we have read that week.
Please also take time to read the Group Overview post that provides some ideas on how to get the most out of your study here! You can find this post in the the "Bible Study" section of the board.
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| Bible Study » Esther - All Chapters » 9/04/2014 9:54 am |
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Chapter 2 - The uncertainty if Esther will be chosen as a queen or to be one of the concubines in the harem is a terrible situation to be in. Mordecai also forbid her to tell her nationality and background; this secrecy, I imagine can be a mental burden.
This chapter tells that she was lovely in form and features, obedient and well liked. She won not only Hegai's favor but everyone who saw her. Finally, In verse 17, " the King was attracted to Esther more than to any other women, and she won his favor and approval more than any of the other virgins." Esther stood out from the rest of the beautiful, young virgins.
On a fun note, I am curious what were the beauty treatments and cosmetics used!
| Introductions » Let's introduce oursleves. » 9/02/2014 3:10 pm |
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Hi,
I'm in my 50's, been married for 15 years. I also have two adult kids from my previous marriage. I am thrilled to join the bible study with all of you. Thanks.
| Bible Study » Chapter One » 9/02/2014 11:03 am |
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King Xerxes gave banquet to his nobles and officials and other important people(v3) to show off the wealth of his kingdom for 180 days(v4). After that was another 7 day banquet in his palace(v5), each man to be serve what wine he wished(v7). Queen Vashti also gave banquet for the women in the royal palace(v9). King Xerxes, on the 7th day, asked the Queen to come out with her royal crown wanted to display the beauty of the Queen but Queen Vashti refused (v 10-11). My observation on these verses are the following: (1) King Xerxes was embarrassed, Queen Vashti can be the highlight of his pride,power and possession (2.)Everyone can be assumed to be drunk and not in the right frame of mind, including Queen Vashti ( in the context of her role during that time) (3) There was no regard for Queen's personal feeling vs regard to what other people would perceived of the king (4) Queen is dispensable at the king's disposal.
On the other hand, King Xerxes had also soft heart for he did not kill the Queen. ( context in that culture).
Another observation, men were threatened by the Queen's action.
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