Purim was first celebrated as a feast day and a national day of thanksgiving during the time of the Medes and Persian Empire. The word Purim is from the word pur, which means “lot.” A lot was a method used in ancient times to make decisions without the will of man. In this 3-part powerpoint series we will see how the wicked cast lots to decide the best day to kill the children of Israel. We will also learn how a special young woman named Esther had a strong faith and hope in God and the courage to petition the king on behalf of her people Israel.
