A Look at Esther and the Feast of Purim
February 27, 2021
00:48:13
The Hour of Intercession is a radio show hosted by Pastor Joseph Parker. This show covers topics of prayer, intercession, the Word of God and features interviews with pastors and religious leaders.
The Feast of Purim is a Jewish holiday to celebrate the deliverance of the Jews, as recorded in the book of Esther. It is celebrated on the Hebrew date of Adar 14, sunset on February 25th to sunset on the 26th. In this episode of the Hour of Intercession, Pastor Joseph Parker shares from the beloved book of Esther.
Esther 1:1-10:3 (NKJV)
Show notes: The featured songs are “God Speaking” by Mandisa and “Surrounded” by Michael W. Smith.
The Kid Who Had COVID author, Eden Hummel, talks with Pastor Joseph Parker about her new book, and she shares Scripture with us.
Psalm 23:1-6 (NKJV)
Show notes: Eden's book is available at many bookstores and online. Click here to read the blog Pastor Joseph mentioned. Featured songs: "All Praise Goes to You" by The Walls Group and "Only Way" by Planetshakers.
Sandi McGuire of Here Comes Joy visits with Pastor Joseph about the meaning and the message of the Feast of Purim. Where has God placed you? You have been called for such a time as this. Honor the purpose God has given you.
Esther 2:1-23 (NKJV)
James 3:1 (NKJV)
Show notes: Find the Here Comes Joy website by clicking here. Featured songs: "Still" by Amanda Lindsey Cook and "Is He Worthy?" by Andrew Peterson.
There’s little doubt that we need a spiritual awakening in America. Byron Paulus and Dave Butts join Pastor Joseph Parker to share their heart for revival and to promote this week’s Heart-Cry for Revival Conference.
Show notes: Contact Joseph for prayer and discipleship resources at jparker@afa.net. Heart-Cry for Revival Conference website is found here. Featured songs: City on Our Knees by TobyMac and Revive Us Again by Phil Wickham.
It’s an incredible wonder that Almighty God chooses to speak to us. One of the ways He does that, of course, is through the Bible. Soak in all God has to say to you as Pastor Joseph reads from the Word of God.
00:00 - 15:00 1 Samuel 18:20-19:20 (NKJV)
15:00 - 32:00 Nehemiah 7:61-9:17 (NKJV)
32:00 - 48:18 Romans 4:1-6:18 (NKJV)
Show notes: Joseph's books are The Intercession Chronicles and A Pastor's Notes: God Calls the Church to Stand Boldly for Life; featured songs are "More Than Amazing" by Lincoln Brewster and "Tremble" by Mosaic MSC.
What an honor that God would speak to us through the Bible! May He give us ears to hear what He has to say.
00:00 - 15:00 1 Samuel 17:37-18:26 (NKJV)
15:00 - 32:00 Nehemiah 6:1-7:70 (NKJV)
32:00 - 48:20 Romans 3:1-4:22 (NKJV)
Show notes: Joseph's books, The Intercession Chronicles and A Pastor's Notes: God Calls the Church to Stand Boldly for Life
Pastor Joseph Parker encourages us to not only be faithful disciples but be faithful disciple-makers.
Ephesians 4:1-32 (NKJV)
Joseph shared from these blogs:
A Skilled Warrior and His Sword
You'll be encouraged as Pastor Joseph chats with a long-time friend of The Hour of Intercession, Herticine Goree. Evangelist Goree shares her life journey and gives insight into the writing of her book, My Daily Adventures with God.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/herticine.goree
Email: herticine@bellsouth.net
Julie Loos joins Pastor Joseph to talk about the work of Moms in Prayer International, as well as sharing about the February 25th Collegiate Day of Prayer. Julie is the national college group's liaison with Moms in Prayer International.
1 Samuel 1:1-28 (NKJV)
Pastor Joseph shares some Scripture, stories, and resources to help encourage you and your family to become even more dedicated to prayer.
To order the Kingdom Prayer tools that Joseph mentions on the podcast today, send an email to jparker@afa.net.
To read the blog that Joseph mentioned titled "Accessing the Vast Ocean of God's Grace," click here.
Pastor Joseph's book, A Pastor's Notes: God Calls the Church to Boldly Stand for Life, is available in the AFA Store. And to order Joseph's book, The Intercession Chronicles, click here.
God's Word is such a treasure. On today's podcast, Pastor Joseph continues his trek through the Bible.
00:00-15:00 1 Samuel 17:1-55 (NLT)
15:01-32:00 Nehemiah 3:13-6:3 (NLT)
32:01-48:16 Romans 1:1-2:29 (NLT)
Today's guest is Dr. Doug Small, a prayer leader and Bible teacher. He shares that his heart to do what he can to contribute to what might bring a great awakening in America. He sees revival as our nation's only hope.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NKJV)
Conversations with God help lead us to an intimate walk and relationship with God, but what does that look like? Pastor Joseph talks about that on today's podcast.
Psalm 1:1-6 (NKJV)
Some of the blogs you'll hear mentioned today are Conversations with God, The Bible: Autobiography of God, and Walking Out Your Calling.
A Pastor's Notes: God Calls the Church to Boldly Stand for Life is the new book by Pastor Joseph. Find it by clicking here.
00:00-15:00 - In Segment 1, Pastor Joseph welcomes Tim Moore with Lamb and Lion Ministries, Proclaiming the soon return of Jesus Christ!
15:01-48:16 - In Segments 2 and 3, Joseph underscores the importance of parents teaching their children to be Kingdom warriors.
The blogs mentioned are Aggressively Discipling Our Children, Planting Scripture in the Hearts of Children, and Psalm 91: Protection from Life's Storms.
00:00-15:00 1 Samuel 16:1-17:22 (NKJV)
15:01-32:00 Jeremiah 1:1-3:27 (NKJV)
32:01-48:15 Acts 28:1-31 (NKJV); Romans 1:1-2:9 (NKJV)
A Pastor's Notes: God Calls the Church to Boldly Stand for Life is the new book by Pastor Joseph. Find it when you click here.
It's important that believers seek to be battle-ready warriors and that we're following our individual calling.
Matthew 28:16-20 (NKJV)
Here's a link to Pastor Joseph's article, "God's Word Clearly Opposes Abortion."
"The Church and the Issue of Life" is another article Joseph read. You can read it by clicking here.
A Pastor's Notes: God Calls the Church to Boldly Stand for Life is the new book from Pastor Joseph. Find it when you click here.
Pastor Joseph Parker visits with pro-life warrior Allan Parker of The Justice Foundation. Allan shares about the important work connected with The Moral Outcry.
Exodus 20:1-17 (NKJV)
Charles Spurgeon said, "Nobody ever outgrows Scripture; the book widens and deepens with our years." We pray God will stir your heart to love the Bible more and more as you listen to The Hour of Intercession.
00:00 - 15:00 1 Samuel 14:36-15:35 (NKJV)
15:00 - 32:00 Ezra 9:1-10:44 (NKJV)
32:00 - 48:16 Acts 27:1-28:23 (NKJV)
Pastor Joseph Parker's guest is Chuck Stanley of Hohenwald, Tennessee, a man Joseph describes as a faithful and courageous servant of the Lord. They discuss the Christian's responsibility to be engaged in the fight for the unborn.
Joshua 1:1-9 (NKJV)
Hebrews 11:1-12 (NKJV)
Click here to learn more about Pastor Joseph's brand new book, A Pastor's Notes: God Calls the Church to Boldly Stand for Life.
00:00-15:00 1 Samuel 14:1-14:40 (NKJV)
15:01-32:00 Ezra 7:11-9:2 (NKJV)
32:01-48:15 Acts 25:1-27:11 (NKJV)
