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The Old Testament abounds with allegories—colorful pictures describing New Testament truths. Although Jonah or other Old Testament Bible characters often first come to mind as allegories of Christ’s resurrection, Robert Newhouse reminds us of another account that is easy to overlook: the narrative of Esther! Building one accurate analogy upon another, Mr. Newhouse helps us to discover how the roles played in this historical account illustrate precisely how God empowers us today to live in the power of His Holy Spirit.
Keywords
Analogies Brokenness Compromise Death Esther Gospel Grace Hypocrisy Iran Mighty in Spirit Natural inclinations Sanctification Womanhood
Commands of Christ:
Deny Yourself Fear God, Not Man Receive God’s Power Repent
Character Qualities:
Decisiveness Self-Control Sincerity
A very personable commentary on the book as a whole.