In this Support Team Study, The Hidden Message of Purim, Bible Scholar Nehemia Gordon gives an overview of the story of Purim. Nehemia discusses the concept of this holiday being a national day of celebration, as opposed to a holiday ordained by Yehovah. He also explains the word “purim” and Haman using superstition to try and find an auspicious day to exterminate the Jews. How Haman underestimated Yehovah’s desire to protect His people and His ironic sense of humor. And Yehovah creating this elaborate miracle, which makes for a riveting fast pace story with a twist. Nehemia also looks at some possible explanations of why Hadassah was called Esther. And he stresses, what he thinks is one of the most important lessons of the story, that Yehovah has the power to act behind the scenes and uses us to do His will. Hopefully we will each be able to find the courage, as Esther did, to stand up for Yehovah and those that follow Him. Wishing everyone who chooses to celebrate this occasion commemorating Yehovah saving us from doom, a very happy Purim! Continue reading →