Pass this on!Text: Esther 5:9-14 Esther goes before Ahasuerus and invites he and Haman to a feast. Haman is overjoyed. He feels so important. His ego has been stroked and he is on cloud nine. But pride goeth before destruction (Proverbs 16:18). And a man’s pride shall bring him low (Proverbs 29:23). Pride is the … [Read more…]
Pass this on!Text: Esther 5:1-4 (No AUDIO) Preparation to pray Esther put on her royal apparel Esther physically prepared to be in the king’s presence. If you’ve ever been to fancy dinner or on a high end special occasion, it may take a lady hours to prepare for the event. Not so much the physical … [Read more…]
Pass this on!Text: Esther 4:15-17 Esther’s back is against the wall here. She is between a rock and a hard place. Either she dies in the Jewish genocide or she possibly dies going before the king. It’s a terrible position to be in, but it’s also a great position to be in because there really … [Read more…]
Pass this on!Text: Esther 4:10-14 Esther has been queen for seven years now. Haman’s plan has been hatched and implemented to kill all Jews. Esther is in a position to have the king’s ear and try to overthrow this evil plot. God doesn’t work in our lives because we don’t let him work. I’m convinced … [Read more…]
Pass this on!Text: Esther 4:4-9 An uninformed response (vs 4) she sent raiment to clothe Mordecai, and to take away his sackcloth from him As Mordecai stands before the king’s gate in sackcloth and ashes, Esther tries to help Mordecai with a new pair of clothes. Of course poverty is not the problem and this … [Read more…]
Pass this on!Text: Esther 4:1-3 We’ll start by reading verses 1-14 so we know what’s happening and then come back and preach on the first three verses. With the letters gone out to all provinces in Persia that the Jews should be killed on the 13th day of the 12th month, we see a hopeless … [Read more…]
Pass this on!Text: Esther 3:8-15 Now Haman will approach the king with a problem and a solution that needs the king’s approval. The problem is the Jews. The solution is Jewish genocide. The plan is hatched and set in place that in twelve months there will be a day of Jewish massacre. Notice Esther 3:12 … [Read more…]
Pass this on!Text: Esther 3:7 Haman has a plan to kill Mordecai and all the Jews, but needs a date to implement this genocide. To figure on a date Haman cast lots. Verse seven is a summary of the period of time between Haman’s plan of genocide and the execution of the plan. So Haman … [Read more…]
Pass this on!Esther 3:1-6 Now, you are introduced to Haman who is a type of the antichrist. Haman demands worship. He hates the Jews because their laws forbid them to worship him and that makes him irate. Persecution comes about because Mordecai will not bow. Cursed honor (vs 1) Some folks arrive at honor because … [Read more…]
Pass this on!Text: Esther 2:21-23 Savior, like a shepherd lead us, much we need Thy tender care; In Thy pleasant pastures feed us, for our use Thy folds prepare. We are Thine, Thou dost befriend us, be the guardian of our way; Keep Thy flock, from sin defend us, seek us when we go astray. … [Read more…]
Pass this on!Text: Esther 2:15-19 Esther stands out among the many women the king sees. This is the original “Bachelor” TV show since the winner became the Queen of the largest and most powerful empire in the world. Now, there are a number of preachers and teachers who say Esther is going to sleep with … [Read more…]
Pass this on!Text: Ephesians 1:2 Peace is the man Christ Jesus (2:14-15) Jesus Christ brings together the sinner and God the Father Veil or the wall is flesh and blood (Colossians 1:20-22) Your flesh is what stands between you and God. 1 Corinthians 15:50 Matthew 27:51 Fasting works Exodus 33:18-20 – no man see God … [Read more…]
Pass this on!Text: Esther 2:12-14 These are the conditions the king is looking for to choose a bride. The king of Persia has already dealt with a contentious wife, so he is much more careful to select who he’s going to marry and make the queen of Persia. These ladies are already gathered at the … [Read more…]
Pass this on!Text: Esther 2:5-11 Esther is an orphan with traits desirable to the king (vs 7). But that is only the beginning. She needs to be prepared for royal service. This is a great lesson for us to better understand the work of the Lord Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit of God in … [Read more…]
Pass this on!Text: Esther 2:1-4 The typology in the book of Esther is what we’ll really look at in this sermon. Ahasuerus is a type of God. He is looking for a bride after having dealt with sin in the kingdom. The first bride was lawfully put away; the terms of the covenant have been … [Read more…]
Pass this on!Text: Esther 1:13-22 Memucan understood there are several things at work here. He understood the times, he understood how influences affect people, he understood the nature of rebels, and he understood what the home should look like. Memucan is wise because he sees this event circumspectly, that is, from all the different angles … [Read more…]
Pass this on!Esther 1:10-12 Historical account. There is contrast between Vashti and Esther in regards to their attitude toward the king’s command. Vashti rejects the invitation to come before the king, while Esther is humbled and fears greatly before the presence of the king. Prophetic account. Seven men are a type of seven angels in … [Read more…]
Pass this on!Text: Esther 1:1-9 The book of Esther is named for the woman hero in this story. Esther does not contain God’s name mentioned. Neither does Song of Solomon. How the world records history versus actual history. Esther and Mordecai rise to the very top of the food chain politically in a massive empire. … [Read more…]