tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5581050.post6076518578906801315..comments2024-03-21T05:10:57.134+00:00Comments on Mustard Seed Shavings: Haunting VerseSteve Tilleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17400505989949096631noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5581050.post-23946866283767732272009-11-08T08:13:06.810+00:002009-11-08T08:13:06.810+00:00I think we need to work out whether the Bible'...I think we need to work out whether the Bible's apparent approving tone of that/then is really an approving tone of this/now.<br /><br />God is given an overview and oversight in the Book of Esther but makes no personal appearance.<br /><br />The point of the book (imho) is that Esther has but one opportunity to use her position to the benefit of her people and she seizes the day. Will we, if thus presented?<br /><br />The book of Esther is read, pantomime-like, at one of the Jewish Feasts. The baddies are booed; the goodies cheered. They have the right idea I'm sure. Dare I say, there are some Bible books which are best understood if not taken seriously?Steve Tilleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17400505989949096631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5581050.post-20982728362155791262009-11-06T10:32:27.912+00:002009-11-06T10:32:27.912+00:00Similar problem in a recent housegroup with the bo...Similar problem in a recent housegroup with the book of Esther. The lone Christian CND member was not happy with the approving tone of (counter) genocide in this book. Has anyone does some thinking/writing/discussing on this issue?Mr Grumpyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06911666004479805692noreply@blogger.com