Hanukkah and Purim

Christ, who will try to wipe out God’s people and destroy the
holy covenant (Daniel 8:23-26, 11:31-35). He can also typify Satan
the Devil, who has always opposed God’s people. Haman had
ten sons that were to follow after him. There are ten kings who
elect the anti-Christ (Rev. 17:12-14). The anti-Christ and the ten
kings that elect him will be destroyed at the Lord’s return.
It is also interesting that the gallows for Haman was 50 cubits
high. 50 is a number of perfect freedom best depicted by the
Jubliee year (Leviticus 25:8-12). When the devil goes into the pit
before the Kingdom, freedom will be proclaimed for the entire
world!
Haman is also like Satan because he accuses us of sin and tries to
condemn us to the Lake of Fire. The king was mad when he
found out when Haman lied. He went into the Garden to decide
Haman’s fate. King Xerxes left his cup behind (Esther 7:7). Interestingly
enough, King Jesus went into a Garden to wrestle Satan
the devil and drink the cup of affliction. Esther revealed her identity
at the right time so that Haman would be utterly guilty and
without excuse or escape!
A final prophetic meaning of Purim is seen in the bride-elect Hadassah,
named Esther. Like the story, all believers are preparing
to be the Bride of Christ. However, only a certain group of believers
will be elected to be the Bride. Those who are called, chosen,
and faithful will ride back with Jesus at His return (Revelation
17:14). Many are called, few are chosen. How many will remain
faithful?
Before a girl could go before the king, she had to complete 12
months of beauty treatments. She was treated for six months with
oil and myrrh and another six with perfumes and cosmetics
(Esther 2:12). These ointments would literally soak into her pores
so that when she sweat these scents were released. The goal was
to please the king.
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