1) A king issues a decree to destroy all Jews in his kingdom after his queen refuses to obey him. However, a Jew named Mordecai learns of a plot to kill the king.
2) Mordecai's cousin Esther has now become the new queen. Mordecai asks Esther to intervene with the king to save the Jewish people. Esther agrees despite the risk to herself.
3) Esther formulates a plan with Mordecai to meet with the king, determine the reason for the decree against the Jews, and ask him to cancel it in order to save her people.
1) A king issues a decree to destroy all Jews in his kingdom after his queen refuses to obey him. However, a Jew named Mordecai learns of a plot to kill the king.
2) Mordecai's cousin Esther has now become the new queen. Mordecai asks Esther to intervene with the king to save the Jewish people. Esther agrees despite the risk to herself.
3) Esther formulates a plan with Mordecai to meet with the king, determine the reason for the decree against the Jews, and ask him to cancel it in order to save her people.
1) A king issues a decree to destroy all Jews in his kingdom after his queen refuses to obey him. However, a Jew named Mordecai learns of a plot to kill the king.
2) Mordecai's cousin Esther has now become the new queen. Mordecai asks Esther to intervene with the king to save the Jewish people. Esther agrees despite the risk to herself.
3) Esther formulates a plan with Mordecai to meet with the king, determine the reason for the decree against the Jews, and ask him to cancel it in order to save her people.
vv. 13-14 I. Deliverance Will Come – Esther b. You would not hinder our The Pride of the King – (1:1-11) deliverance v. 14 The Public example made of his Queen (1:12- c. You and your family 22) would be destroyed v. 14 A. Her submission was lacking d. Consider Divine B. Her influence as a leader appointment v. 14 The Pleasure of the King (2:1-4) e. Esther’s determination A. The Permission given by vv. 15-17 Mordecai – vv. 5-8 Conclusion: The Stones would cry out – Luke 19:28-40 B. The Preference given to Esther vv. 9-18 You refuse to Testify C. The Plot against the Jews You refuse to be a True witness 1. One man hurt his pride – vv. 1-5 You refuse to Worship God 2. To destroy all the Jews was his You refuse to give to give to his work plan vv. 6-12 You refuse to be loyal to your pastor and your church 3. The decree was publicized vv. and your brothers and sisters 13-15 You refuse to help clean D. The Position/Person of influence You refuse to contribute to the fellowship (4:1-17) You refuse to play the instrument or song lead or 1. The Concern of Mordecai v. 1 participate in the service or to be in the choir 2. The Courage of Mordecai v. 2 3. The Care of Esther vv. 3-7 II. Devoted People are Among You 4. The Charge to Esther v. 8 5. The Concern of Esther vv. 9-12 6. The Clarity given to Esther vv. 13-17