by Justin Marple | Oct 1, 2014 | Esther Commentary, OT Writings Commentary, TEACHING, The Five Scrolls
We will begin this post by looking at some of the literary devices most on display in Esther 2:19-5:14 and then explore the content of this section by going through each part in turn. In this regard I have found most helpful Karen Jobes commentary on the book in the...
by Justin Marple | Sep 25, 2014 | COMMUNITY, Elements of Worship, Monthly Newsletters
Grace and Peace from Our Lord Jesus Christ! Last month I wrote to you about the first way we respond to the word in the service of worship. The very first thing that we normally do after hearing God’s word proclaimed is to sing a prayer of thanksgiving. I said...
by Justin Marple | Sep 17, 2014 | Esther Commentary, OT Writings Commentary, TEACHING, The Five Scrolls
Remember the Dillard-Longman Outline: I. The Feasts of Xerxes (1:1-2:18) II. The Feasts of Esther (2:19-7:10) III. The Feasts of Purim (chapters 8-10). This post looks at the first set of feasts: The feasts of King Ahasuerus, aka Xerxes I. The book begins,...
by Justin Marple | Sep 10, 2014 | Esther Commentary, OT Writings Commentary, TEACHING, The Five Scrolls
The book of Esther is one that some have loved and others have hated, but also is one that is largely neglected by the church today. It stands apart from the rest of Scripture in many ways, although it also has its place among the Writings. The book does not answer...
by Justin Marple | Sep 1, 2014 | Canon Commentary, Lamentations Commentary, OT Writings Commentary, TEACHING, The Five Scrolls
I have already done a post on the Structure of Lamentations, but as is the case when studying Scripture you will always see something new. Next week I will begin posting on Esther, which is the next book in the Hebrew Scriptures. There are manuscripts that would...
by Justin Marple | Aug 29, 2014 | COMMUNITY, Elements of Worship, Monthly Newsletters
Grace and Peace from Our Lord Jesus Christ! In the last issue I reflected on how we hear the word so that our lives are transformed. We are to listen to the reading and preaching of Scripture expecting to think differently, to want differently, and to imagine a...
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