PURIM
I. HISTORY OF THE FEAST OF PURIM
A. The Feast of Purim is a _______________ feast, not a ____________ feast.
B. The Feast of Purim is the _________ feast on the Hebrew calendar.
C. "Purim" comes from the word _________ which means ________.
D. The Feast of Purim is the most ____________ of all the Hebrew holidays.
E. The origins of Purim can be found in the book of Esther:
(Adapted from "The Feast of the Lord" by Kevin Howard and Marvin Rosenthal)
1. Identification of the setting:
2. Insubordination of the Queen:
3. Inauguration of a new queen:
4. Intrigue in the king's court:
5. Intentions for Evil:
6. Intercession by Esther:
7. Insomnia for the King:
8. Incrimination of the perpetrator:
9. Initiation of new decrees:
10. Institution of Purim:
II. OBSERVANCE OF PURIM
A. Purim is a time of remembrance of God's deliverance.
B. Purim is a time of giving gifts.
C. Purim is a time of special foods.
D. Purim is a time of gladness and joy.
III. LESSONS FROM THE FEAST OF PURIM
A. God is ________________ and is involved in the affairs of men, even when it seems He is _____________.
B. God is _______________ to fulfill His _________________.
C. God uses _____________ to accomplish His plan and purposes.
D. God despises ________________________ and never fails to deal with it.
E. God will once more _____________ His people.