Day 259..."The Plot thickens...Bring forth the royal diadem...Paul pleads resurrection for Felix"

Haman turns against Mordecai and all the Jews. The plot thickens as Esther hears of what Haman plans in the King's name. One beautiful line, though this Book does not mention God (God is surely implied)..."And who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” I may preach on this text soon. We will read more tomorrow. Isaiah, chapter 62, has a line that provides inspiration for the hymn "Crown Him with Many Crowns"..."You shall be a crown of beauty in the hand of the Lord,and a royal diadem in the hand of your God." Paul continues in prison, though he seems to be treated very civil. The main charge is Paul's teaching about resurrection. Have we takens such beiefs for granted? In this day, the resurrection of Jesus and the dead was still a point of great contention.