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Freeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel Thread ~ HAPPY PURIM ~ March 20, 2011
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Posted on 03/19/2011 5:06:14 PM PDT by Brad’s Gramma
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Purim is one of the most joyous and fun holidays on the Jewish calendar. It commemorates a time when the Jewish people living in Persia were saved from extermination.
The story of Purim is told in the Biblical book of Esther. The heroes of the story are Esther, a beautiful young Jewish woman living in Persia, and her cousin Mordecai, who raised her as if she were his daughter. Esther was taken to the house of Ahasuerus, King of Persia, to become part of his harem. King Ahasuerus loved Esther more than his other women and made Esther queen, but the king did not know that Esther was a Jew, because Mordecai told her not to reveal her identity.
The villain of the story is Haman, an arrogant, egotistical advisor to the king. Haman hated Mordecai because Mordecai refused to bow down to Haman, so Haman plotted to destroy the Jewish people. In a speech that is all too familiar to Jews, Haman told the king, "There is a certain people scattered abroad and dispersed among the peoples in all the provinces of your realm. Their laws are different from those of every other people's, and they do not observe the king's laws; therefore it is not befitting the king to tolerate them." Esther 3:8. The king gave the fate of the Jewish people to Haman, to do as he pleased to them. Haman planned to exterminate all of the Jews.
Mordecai persuaded Esther to speak to the king on behalf of the Jewish people. This was a dangerous thing for Esther to do, because anyone who came into the king's presence without being summoned could be put to death, and she had not been summoned. Esther fasted for three days to prepare herself, then went into the king. He welcomed her. Later, she told him of Haman's plot against her people. The Jewish people were saved, and Haman was hanged on the gallows that had been prepared for Mordecai.
The book of Esther is unusual in that it is the only book of the Bible that does not contain the name of G-d. In fact, it includes virtually no reference to G-d. Mordecai makes a vague reference to the fact that the Jews will be saved by someone else, if not by Esther, but that is the closest the book comes to mentioning G-d. Thus, one important message that can be gained from the story is that G-d often works in ways that are not apparent, in ways that appear to be chance, coincidence or ordinary good luck.
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To: Brad's Gramma
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The Stones
March 20, 2011
Not long ago, our friends had a gathering at their house and invited a group of people who were all music lovers. Kevin and Ilse, who are both gifted musicians, requested that each person or couple bring a rock for a fire pit that was often the site for their evening musical jams. But they didnt want just plain ol rocks. They asked that each one be marked with a name or date or event that indicated how or when everyone had become friends.
God felt that the Israelites needed a reminder of an amazing event in their lives. Although the Jordan River had been at flood stage, the Israelites had been able to cross over on dry ground because God had stopped the water from flowing (Josh. 3:13-17). Something similar had happened years before in an escape from Egypt (see Ex. 14:21-31). On this occasion, however, God instructed His people to build a memorial of stones so that in the future when children would ask about the stones, parents could remind them of the mighty hand of God (Josh. 4:23-24).
As God continually cared for the Israelites, He continues to provide for us today. What stones of remembrance will you use to remind your children, grandchildrenand even yourselfof the evidence of Gods might?
Gods faithfulness weve known throughout the years,
His oneness with us in our joys and tears;
So many times the Lord has helped us through,
Has answered prayer and given strength anew. F. Hess
Remembering Gods goodness is a good cure for doubt.
Read: Joshua 4
When your children ask . . . What are these stones? then you shall let [them] know, saying, Israel crossed over this Jordan on dry land.
Joshua 4:21-22
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posted on
03/19/2011 5:06:44 PM PDT
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The Mayor
(Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is Liberty!)
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posted on
03/19/2011 5:06:46 PM PDT
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Brad’s Gramma
(Where do YOU stand in your relationship with God???)
To: Jet Jaguar
Oh HAiiiiii....
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posted on
03/19/2011 5:07:12 PM PDT
by
Brad’s Gramma
(Where do YOU stand in your relationship with God???)
To: All
Paul said in Colossians 2:16-17 that the Jewish feasts and celebrations were actually a shadow of the things to come through Jesus Christ. And though as Christians we may not commemorate these holidays in the traditional biblical sense, as we discover the significance of each, we will certainly gain a greater knowledge of God’s Word, an improved understanding of the Bible, and a deeper relationship with the Lord.
Happy Purim to my Jewish FRiends!!!
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posted on
03/19/2011 5:09:00 PM PDT
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Brad’s Gramma
(Where do YOU stand in your relationship with God???)
To: Brad's Gramma
Good evening, Gramma!
*HUGS*
A Blessed Lord's Day to you and thanks for the lesson from the Book of Esther!
Lamh Foistenach Abu!
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posted on
03/19/2011 5:11:53 PM PDT
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ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines, RVN '69 - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle!)
To: ConorMacNessa
Hiya Conor!!!!
Have a Blessed Lord’s Day!!!
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posted on
03/19/2011 5:13:44 PM PDT
by
Brad’s Gramma
(Where do YOU stand in your relationship with God???)
To: The Mayor
YOU were fast!!! ;)
Thank you, again and again....Have a BLESSED Lord’s Day!
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posted on
03/19/2011 5:14:27 PM PDT
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Brad’s Gramma
(Where do YOU stand in your relationship with God???)
To: Brad's Gramma
Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.* * * * * * * * * * * *
Our Flag Flying Proudly One Nation Under God
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Lord, Please Bless Our Troops, They're fighting for our Freedom.
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God Bless Our Republic
Prayers going up
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posted on
03/19/2011 5:14:51 PM PDT
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HopeandGlory
(Hey, Liberals . . . PC died on 9/11 . . . GET USED TO IT!!!)
To: HopeandGlory
Thank YOU!!! Have a Blessed Lord’s Day!!
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posted on
03/19/2011 5:15:30 PM PDT
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Brad’s Gramma
(Where do YOU stand in your relationship with God???)
To: Brad's Gramma
Just good timing. : )
Thank you for this thread every Lords Day!
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posted on
03/19/2011 5:24:26 PM PDT
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The Mayor
(Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is Liberty!)
To: The Mayor
Just good timing. : )Ahhhhh....come on. Accept the compliment. :)
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posted on
03/19/2011 5:25:42 PM PDT
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Brad’s Gramma
(Where do YOU stand in your relationship with God???)
To: Brad's Gramma
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posted on
03/19/2011 5:27:03 PM PDT
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The Mayor
(Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is Liberty!)
To: The Mayor
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posted on
03/19/2011 5:28:44 PM PDT
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Brad’s Gramma
(Where do YOU stand in your relationship with God???)
To: Brad's Gramma; xzins; bethelgrad; lightman; LiteKeeper; MoJo2001; 007; 1 FELLOW FREEPER; 11B3; ...
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posted on
03/19/2011 5:34:41 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: All
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posted on
03/19/2011 5:57:30 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: MoochPooch; left that other site; DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis; Yehuda; Alouette; ...
Shavua Tov.
Wishing all our Jewish troops, veterans, families, allies, friends, and Canteeners
a peaceful and prosperous week.
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posted on
03/19/2011 5:59:42 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: MoochPooch; left that other site; DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis; Yehuda; Alouette; ...
He Who blessed our forefathers Abraham, Isaac and Jacob - may He bless the fighters of the Israel Defense Force, who stand guard over our land and the cities of our G-d from the border of the Lebanon to the desert of Egypt, and from the Great Sea unto the approach of the Aravah, on the land, in the air, and on the sea.
May HASHEM cause the enemies who rise up against us to be struck down before them. May the Holy One, Blessed is He, preserve and rescue our fighting men from every trouble and distress and from every plague and illness, and may He send blessing and success in their every endeavor.
May He lead our enemies under their sway and may He grant them salvation and crown them with victory. And may there be fulfilled for them the verse: For it is Hashem, your G-d, Who goes with you to battle your enemies for you to save you.
G-d bless and keep your children safe, Alouette.
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posted on
03/19/2011 6:13:07 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Brad's Gramma
In college I rubbed shouolders with a lot of Jewish folks, and I connect Purim with
humintashen, a cookie made with lekvar, which is prune butter.
I made a cake with lekvar only last week, and it was a hit at our quarterly cook-off.
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posted on
03/19/2011 6:46:36 PM PDT
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Publius
To: Brad's Gramma; Kathy in Alaska; The Mayor; ConorMacNessa; HopeandGlory; Publius
Good evening, G-ma!
Good evening, everyone!
A Blessed Sunday to all!
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posted on
03/19/2011 7:02:39 PM PDT
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oldteen
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