Daily Bible Reading – December 2021: God’s Word of Joyಮಾದರಿ

December 3
Introduction
The events in the Book of Esther take place among the Jewish diaspora community in the Persian Empire during the reign of the Persian emperor Xerxes (486 – 465 B.C.). The story centers around Esther who, by her great courage and devotion to her people, saved them from being exterminated by their enemies. Today’s reading describes the origin of the festival of Purim, an annual celebration to commemorate the triumph of the Jewish people over their enemies. Mordecai, Esther’s cousin, who had become a high official in the king’s court, writes a letter to all the Jews with instructions for observing the festival.
Today’s Scripture Reading
Esther 9:20—10:3
Today’s Key Verse: Esther 9:22b
They were told to observe these days with feasts and parties, giving gifts of food to one another and to the poor.
Reflect
The Festival of Purim is still celebrated by Jews around the world today, normally in early March. It is preceded by a day of fasting. The festival gets its name from “purim,” which is the Babylonian term for the lots that were used to determine the day on which the Jews were to be killed. Instead, the Jews survived and their enemies were destroyed. What were Mordecai’s instructions for the celebration (verses 20-23)? Verses 24-28 provide a summary of the events that led to this particular commemoration. What reason is given?
Pray
Almighty God, eternal is your reign. Thank you for your steadfast love and faithfulness. Daily will I praise you and glorify your holy name. Amen.
Prayer Concern
Food kitchen and pantry volunteers
Tomorrow’s Reading
Job 42:1-17: Job’s prosperity is restored.
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About this Plan

Daily Bible Reading is designed to facilitate consistent interaction with Scripture. It includes background information on each day’s Scripture passage and key verse for meditation, reflection questions to help you dive deeper into Scripture, a prayer and prayer concern to help you connect to God and be of spiritual support to others. Journey with us this month as we explore the theme “God’s Word of Joy.”
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