Esther was an orphan raised by her cousin Mordecai. Though humble, she found favor with the king and became queen. However, Haman plotted to kill all Jews, including Mordecai and Esther. Esther risked her life by going before the king unsummoned to tell him of Haman's plot, saving the lives of her people, the Jews. Throughout it all, God worked behind the scenes to protect Esther and the Jews through His sovereignty.

1. Esther

2. Esther
•Hadassah
•Parents died
•Brought up – cousin – Mordecai
•Obey – Mordecai’s command
•Humble character
•Not greedy

3. •Found favour in the eyes of
people
•Found favour in the sight of
king
•Became a Queen

4. •Haman planned to kill Jews
•Warned by Mordecai
•Asked Jews to Fast & Pray
•Fasted & Prayed along with them

5. • Took courage
• Went to King’s court
• Saved the lives of the
Jews

6. Mordecai
• Brought up Esther
• Love & Concern – Esther
• Refused - bow down & respect
Haman
• With courage - informed Esther

7. • Heroes
• Villains
• Set backs
• Success

8. God
•At work
•His Sovereignty
•Esther – Queen
•Mordecai – Forgotten act
of Heroism

9. Pray
Surrender
GloryGrow
Faith
God
Application