Thank you and may Jesus bless.
2007-03-16 14:39:11 · 11 answers · asked by JCR 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The book of Esther is a book that demonstrates the truth expressed in Romans 8:28.
Romans 8:28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
God was at work behind the scenes just like He is today in the lives of his children who belong to the family of Jesus. By faith we know that it is He who brings so many fortunate "coincidences" to pass in our lives.
2007-03-16 14:43:58 · answer #1 · answered by Martin S 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
In view of the absence of any direct mention of God in the book, some charge that the book is irreligious. Nevertheless, it tells of fasting and a “cry for aid” on the part of the Jews, implying prayer. (Es 4:3, 16; 9:31) Also, there is indication of God’s maneuvering of events in the sleeplessness of the king at the opportune time (6:1) and possible allusion to divine purpose in Esther’s attaining to the queenship. (4:14) Furthermore, the fact that Mordecai strictly refused to bow before God’s enemy Haman, who as an Agagite may have been a royal Amalekite, is evidence that Jehovah was worshiped by Mordecai.—3:1-6; Ex 17:14.
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2007-03-16 21:56:05 · answer #2 · answered by papavero 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
God's name is not apparent because in Esther the book's theme is God's providential working behind the scenes of history.
These Jews were satisfied to stay in Persia after they could have gone to the Holy Land.
2007-03-16 21:46:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
God is mentioned in the Book of Esther as found in Catholic and Orthodox Bibles. I think the only book where God is not mentioned is the Song of Songs.
2007-03-16 22:16:28 · answer #4 · answered by a 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Some do think that Esther is not canonical for that reason. I don't know, it's a beautiful book and so far has stood the test of Truth, so I'm okay with leaving it in.
It does show what love is and after all, isn't God Love?
2007-03-16 21:49:13 · answer #5 · answered by arewethereyet 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
OHHH, I am sooo glad you asked this question!!!
This is an example of the subtlety of God at its finest; and points toward the need to be able to perceive things that are symbolic and 'synchronistic', when approaching the Christian spiritual realm.
It is true that God, per se, is not spoken of in the Bible and I think (as part of His evolution in dealing with women and men) He wanted to send a strong message that "you have to take care of yourself, to the best of your ability; don't expect Me to step into the world every time you are in difficulties".
But, there was a very curious thing that happened the night before what's his name (the Jews enemy) was going to ask to slaughter all the Jews. It 'just so happened' that the king's secretary stumbled across something the king had forgotten had happened several years previously. In those days, they had something like the king's journal to remember important events.
Guess what event was 'read' to the king the night before, what's his name, was going to get permission to slaughter the Jews? Mordecai had saved the king's life, years previously !!!! Now, add that Esther comes to the king and speaks up for her people and voila !!! What's his name was killed on the spot and the Jews were saved !!! Fascinating huh!!!
P.S. I 'work' to forget the names of evil men and women, those who have crossed my path, those in the news and those in history. It would be easy to 'look up' what's his names' name..LOL By the way, did you know that the day will come when God will not only annihilate the evil ones, but He will also forget their names, and so will everyone else. They will be as if never have existed....What a great punishment of them and gift to 'us'.
A challenge to my readers: there were two little monsters in Littleton, Colorado a few years ago..who murdered at will....Will you 'work' to forget their names and not write or say their names again? I intend, with God's help, to do just that; although, as I write this I vaguely remember one name (may he have a special hot/cold place in hell).
2007-03-16 22:07:56 · answer #6 · answered by Bill S 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
One subtle theme of Esther was God's silence. In life, we often ask "why God why, where are you?" Esther remained faithful to God even through his silence, and ended up saving her entire nation. God had a plan for her, just like he does for all of us.
2007-03-16 21:43:33 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
--Good question!
There is some supposition on this, please note:
*** si Bible Book Number 17—Esther ***
WHY BENEFICIAL
16 While no other Bible writer makes any direct quotation from Esther, the book is completely in harmony with the rest of the inspired Scriptures. In fact, it provides some splendid illustrations of Bible principles that are stated later in the Christian Greek Scriptures and that apply to Jehovah’s worshipers in all ages. A study of the following passages will not only show this to be so but will be upbuilding to Christian faith: Esther 4:5—Philippians 2:4; Esther 9:22—Galatians 2:10. The charge made against the Jews, that they did not obey the king’s laws, is similar to the charge raised against the early Christians. (Esther 3:8, 9; Acts 16:21; 25:7) True servants of Jehovah meet such charges fearlessly and with prayerful reliance on divine power to deliver, after the splendid pattern of Mordecai, Esther, and their fellow Jews.—Esther 4:16; 5:1, 2; 7:3-6; 8:3-6; 9:1, 2.
17 As Christians, we should not think that our situation is different from that of Mordecai and Esther. We too live under “the superior authorities” in an alien world. It is our desire to be law-abiding citizens in whatever country we reside, but at the same time, we want to draw the line correctly between ‘paying back Caesar’s things to Caesar and God’s things to God.’ (Rom. 13:1; Luke 20:25) Prime Minister Mordecai and Queen Esther set good examples of devotion and obedience in their secular duties. (Esther 2:21-23; 6:2, 3, 10; 8:1, 2; 10:2) However, Mordecai fearlessly drew the line at obeying the royal command to bow low before the despicable Agagite, Haman. Moreover, he saw to it that appeal was made to seek legal redress when Haman conspired to destroy the Jews.—3:1-4; 5:9; 4:6-8.
18 All the evidence points to the book of Esther as being part of the Holy Bible, “inspired of God and beneficial.” Even without directly mentioning God or his name, it provides us sterling examples of faith. Mordecai and Esther were no mere figments of some storyteller’s imagination, but they were real servants of Jehovah God, persons who placed implicit confidence in Jehovah’s power to save. Though they lived under “superior authorities” in a foreign land, they used every legal means to defend the interests of God’s people and their worship. We today can follow their examples in “the defending and legally establishing of the good news” of God’s Kingdom of deliverance.—Phil. 1:7.
[Footnotes]
Insight on the Scriptures, Vol. 1, page 764; Vol. 2, pages 327-31.
Insight on the Scriptures, Vol. 2, pages 613-16.
McClintock and Strong’s Cyclopedia, 1981 reprint, Vol. III, page 310.
A. Ungnad, “Keilinschriftliche Beiträge zum Buch Esra und Ester,” Zeitschrift für die alttestamentliche Wissenschaft, LVIII (1940-41), pages 240-4.
*** it-1 p. 763 Esther, Book of ***
In view of the absence of any direct mention of God in the book, some charge that the book is irreligious. Nevertheless, it tells of fasting and a “cry for aid” on the part of the Jews, implying prayer. (Es 4:3, 16; 9:31) Also, there is indication of God’s maneuvering of events in the sleeplessness of the king at the opportune time (6:1) and possible allusion to divine purpose in Esther’s attaining to the queenship. (4:14) Furthermore, the fact that Mordecai strictly refused to bow before God’s enemy Haman, who as an Agagite may have been a royal Amalekite, is evidence that Jehovah was worshiped by Mordecai.—3:1-6; Ex 17:14.
2007-03-16 21:53:41 · answer #8 · answered by THA 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It isn't about if God's name is mentioned, but what the Book brings to your religion. In this case if Ester hadn't saved the Jews then they would all be dead jesus would never been born because he was born a jew and wouldn't of had been able to been born. In this case he was there because he had to make Ester do the right thing even if she did risk her life to save her people so God was there in her heart. if you truley believe in God he'll always be there.
2007-03-16 21:56:08 · answer #9 · answered by Ballerina13 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
He is mentioned 5 times in Acrostic form
2007-03-16 21:42:32 · answer #10 · answered by Royal Racer Hell=Grave © 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋