www.ServantofMessiah.org with Ezra and Nehemiah also faced death under Haman’s plot. Back in Jerusalem Hag 1:14 And the Eccl 1:9 - That which hath been is that which shall be; LORD stirred up the spirit of Zerubbabel, governor and that which hath been done is that which shall be of Judah, and the spirit of Joshua (Yeshua), the high priest, and the spirit of all the remnant of the done: and there is no new thing under the sun. people; and they came and did work in the house of the LORD of hosts, their God, The Megillah, the “Book of Esther,” is unique amongst the books of the Torah because it does not containing a single mention of the name of G-d. As Haman’s plot threatened the remnant in Jerusalem, Purim is a symbol of "concealment," of the "hiding" still part of the Persian empire, so will the future Anti the face of G-d. The name "Esther" itself is related to Christ threaten the Remnant who are Temple building that church, built on the Rock made up of lively the Hebrew word for "I will hide," which occurs in Deuteronomy, where G-d says "I will surely hide My stones. Both the Bride and the woman of Revelation are threatened. face because of all their wickedness in turning to other gods. And yet Purim celebrates a miracle, a revelation of divine providence. INSIGHT: Esther 6:13 expresses a central truth of the book: That those who oppose Israel will not The name “Purim” is Hebrew for the plural of “pur,” succeed. A similar truth is stated in the New Testament, with respect to the church. Jesus says, "I or “lots” (similar to dice), used by Haman to discern the day and month best to destroy the Jewish people will build my church, and the gates of Hades shall in fifth century Persia. This date fell on the 13th of not prevail against it" (Matt. 16:18). Adar in the Jewish calendar, usually mid-March on our calendar. Revelation 12 v 1-2 the Woman is Israel ... she is clothed with the Sun and the Moon and has a crown What feast of God falls in the spring? Passover. What of Twelve stars ... read the story of Joseph's dream happens, and what does God do for His people? Is and his father Jacob's (a.k.a. Israel's) answer to him that revelation for Esther, or is it for now? Note - All (Gen 37 v 1-10) The Woman was in pain to be the events in Esther happen twice. Could we not delivered i.e. awaiting the promised Messiah of God consider the chance that the Theme of Esther will also to deliver her. repeat later in history? Israel is the chosen nation from which the Messiah is The Feasts of God in Leviticus 23 speak of what God to be born and Israel has been expecting Him. Is 26 v does. Passover, Pentecost etc. The two national days 17-18 A time of Jacobs Trouble – The Time of of Israel –speak of what men did. Purim and Travail like birth pangs of the Messiah. Chanukah speak of Antichrists, celebrating As in the past Israel will once again flee an army like deliverance from two Gentile kingdoms and their Esau, like Pharaoh’s, like Amalek, like Haman, like attempt to destroy the Jewish people and their Hitler, all intent on Genocide. religion. Purim: History is Prophecy
There are two books in the bible that are named after women. Ester and Ruth represent two of the three women of Revelation – A Gentile bride and the woman that brought forth the man-child who has ascended into heaven. We need to understand these two books to understand our relationship to Israel as a gentile bride. We must also realize the remnant elected by Gods Spirit; faithfully Temple building P.O. Box 39082 Lakewood WA 98496
Rev 12 v 5 And she brought forth a Man Child, Who was to rule all nations with a Rod of Iron: and her Child was caught up unto God, and to His throne. Rev 12 v 6 And the woman fled into the wilderness, where she hath a place prepared of God, that they should feed her there a thousand two hundred and threescore days. Page 1