Biblical Reading and Reflections: July 11th (Esther 7 & 1 Timothy 3)
Alastair's Adversaria
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The Story of Esther and Ananyas and Saphira
Ananias and saphira were attempting to look good before the church. Both conspiracies involved selling an attempt to fin actually cheat those in power. The crooks fall down before their accuser. The conspirator is covered. As he writes, the author of acts has apparently subtly grafted his account with an eye on haman's downfall. Can you think of another story in the new testament with parallels with the story of esther? In which a king offers someone up to half of his kingdom? What might we learn as we compare and contrast that story with the storyof esther?
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