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Where is God in this Story? (Esther)
The unlikely victory of the Jews in Persia, brought about by the wisdom, humility, and courage of Esther and Mordecai, was commemorated by the Festival of Purim. However, the entire book of Esther raises a crucial question: Where is God in this story? Read more…
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The Triumph of the Jews (Esther)
Will God allow evil and injustice to prevail? Will God allow his enemies to win and his people to lose? The dramatic reversal of the downfall of Haman and the rise of Mordecai prevented the annihilation of the Jews in Persia. But this victory points to the truth that ultimately, God will not allow evil and injustice to prevail because of the person and work of Jesus. Read more…
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The Downfall of Haman (Esther)
Queen Esther displayed great wisdom and courage in facing King Xerxes to intercede on behalf of the Jewish people. And in a dramatic reversal, her plan works! Haman falls into his own trap prepared for Mordecai and gets the justice he deserved. In Esther’s story, and elsewhere in the Bible, God uses faithful people to accomplish his justice and rescue his people. Read more…
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Mordecai Honored (Esther)
In response to Haman’s evil plot, Esther demonstrated remarkable wisdom and courage in making her appeal to King Xerxes. Then, seemingly coincidentally, the king remembered that Mordecai had saved his life and decided to honor him, much to the embarrassment of Haman! Was this God’s hidden hand at work? One thing is sure: God’s providence is never late. Read more…
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For Such a Time as This (Esther)
What do you do when your circumstances are messed up and you don’t have enough control to fix it yourself? The big question is this: Are you ready to do the right thing, whatever the cost? While Mordecai lamented the king’s edict, Esther demonstrated real courage by being willing to sacrifice herself to try to save her people. But would it be enough? Read more…
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Haman’s Plot (Esther)
Bad leaders corrupt organizations. How? One way is by promoting all the wrong people. In Esther, this is when the plot thickens. When King Xerxes made Haman his second in command, Mordecai refused to bow to him. Haman’s wounded pride led to a plot to kill and plunder all the Jewish people of Persia. Would they survive this existential threat? Read more…
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