In the first part of this study, Esther-Part 1, we learned how Esther became queen of the most powerful ruler of this era and how the deeds of one evil man almost resulted in the annihilation of the Jews in the Persian Empire. In Part 2 we will see how two Jews, Mordecai and Esther, thwarted his evil plans.
God has chosen to make faith one of the foundation stones of our relationship with Him. But how much do we truly understand about faith? Where does it come from? How can we increase it when we need more? What does God want to accomplish in our lives through faith? In this study, we hope to answer these and other questions you may have about this vital subject.
In the first part of our study, Faith-Part 1, we learned that our faith is so important to God that He has wrapped our spiritual life and all his promises in it. We also learned that when we have little faith, the first thing we can do is to pray for God to increase it.
Although its meaning has been broadened in modern times, to fast has traditionally meant to abstain from all or certain foods. In fact, the words “to fast” come from a Hebrew word which means to cover the mouth. Two other words, “inna napso”, meaning "to afflict the soul," also refer to fasting.
In the first part of this study, Fasting-Part 1, we looked at the history of fasting in the Bible and discussed some of the reasons Christians and Jews have fasted through the ages. In this part, we will continue to look at additional reasons.
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