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Read Esther 7.1-10. In 7.1-10: Haman's downfall. In verses 3-4: Esther strategically heaps up deferential comments to the king and focuses on his loss ((damage to the king) in her death. In verse 8: Reclining was a common posture for banqueting. Haman's act of supplication is interpreted by Ahasuerus as a sexual attack on Esther. In verse 9: A eunuch "happens" to be on hand and suggests a "measure for measure" punishment for Haman. Comments or Questions..
Try reading these verses each day in a Lectio Divina style.
That is a four fold reading of the scriptures.
Each time through read the scriptures out loud slowly.
The first time through listen for a word or a phrase or an image that speaks to you. (Lectio)
The second time reading the same scripture what questions or dialogue are emerging within you as you reflect on this scripture. (Meditatio).
In the third time through reading out loud see what prayer is starting to arise out of you as you ponder this text in your heart. (Oratio).
Now on the fourth time through this text just still in the quiet for a time and sink into the experience of these words in your heart. (Contempatio).
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