Esther

Pride and Providence
Esther 6:1-13 ESV

Pride and Providence This chapter is the pivot point not just in the passage but in the entire book. There are 3 feasts before it, 3 feasts after it. There are 29 mentions of Susa before it and 29 after it. Haman has the upper hand in every chapter before it, and Mordecai does after…

For Such A Time As This
Esther 4: 1-17

Esther 4:14
For Such A Time As This
[14] For if you keep silent at this time, relief and deliverance will rise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father’s house will perish. And who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” (ESV)

The Plot Against God’s People
Esther 2:19-3:15

The Plot Against God’s People Esther 2:19-3:15 Big Idea God’s people have enemies that seek to destroy them. We can have courage and hope though, for God is able to protect His people and overcome His enemies. Introduction Esther- A story of Rescue through the most unlikely of people. God’s Silence God’s Activity God Uses…

A Night with the King
Esther 2:1-18

Title: A Night with the King

Text: Esther 2:1-18

Key Vs: 17

Big Idea: God’s Providence is greater than our sin. We can have hope that God can still use us.

Outline:

Bachelor: Persian Style (1-4)  A King on the Rebound
The Backstory on Esther (5-11) Who is Esther?
The Search for a Queen (12-18)
o   Esther Prepared (12-14)

o      A Night with the King (15-18)

The King Behind the Scene
Esther 1:1-22

The King Behind the Scene Esther 1:1-22 Big Idea:  God is the Sovereign and Hidden King. His plan Sovereignly operates in all aspects of life. Overview of Esther’s Story INTRODUCTION: THE REIGN OF XERXES (AHASUERUS) (Esther 1:1–9)                -Power and Pomp of the King ESTHER BECOMES QUEEN (Esther 1:10 –…