1. When did God's people celebrate this holiday? (Esther 9:17-18) 2. How did God's people celebrate this holiday? (Esther 9:19) 3. Who instituted this holiday, and should we observe it? (Esther 9:20-23) 4. What did the Jews name this holiday? (Esther 9:24-26) 5. Why did the Jews honor this holiday?
The Great Reversal (Esther 8:1 - 9:16)
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A Victim of His Own Invention (Esther 7)
Once Upon A Sleepless Night (Esther 5-6)
God's Giving Players Favor (Esther 5:1-14) God's Waking People Up (Esther 6:1-3) God's Moving Pieces Around (Esther 6:4-10) God's Making His People Strong (Esther 6:11-13) Application #1: Guard Against Pride Application #2: Learn To Laugh Application #3: Embrace Life's Cliffhangers
For Such A Time As This (Esther 4)
Principle #1 - When tragedy strikes it's okay to mourn (Esther 4:1). Principle #2 - Your king invites you and your tears into his presence (Esther 4:2-3). Principle #3 - When you face overwhelming difficulties in your life (or in your church) it is appropriate for you to fast and seek God's face (Esther 4:4-16).
A Family Feud (Esther 2:19-3:15)
A Family Feud (Esther 2:19-3:15)
Application #1 Mordecai and Haman are NOT the key characters in their family feud. Application #2 We condemn all holocausts and recognize their demonic source. Application #3 If you, like the Jews, are walking through a scary tunnel, you still have hope.
An International Beauty Pageant (Esther 2:1-18)
Title: An International Beauty Pageant
Text: Esther 2:1-18
1. The Defeated King Returns (Esther 2:1-4) 2. The Dominate Characters Appear (Esther 2:5-7) 3. The Disgusting Contest Begins (Esther 2:8-14) 4. The Determined Queen is Crowned (Esther 2:15-18) Application #1 - The providence of God in your story is unstoppable. Application #2 - The providence of God in your story is crooked and strange.
Living in the Shadow of the Throne (Esther 1)
Title: Living in the Shadow of the Throne
Text: Esther 1
1. A Royal King (Esther 1:1-2) 2. A Royal Feast (Esther 1:3-9) 3. A Royal Mess (Esther 1:10-18) 4. A Royal Order (Esther 1:19-22)