Mordecai goes into mourning over a decree that calls for the death of all Jews in the Persian Empire. He informs Queen Esther of the danger, and she agrees to go before the king, though it is against the law and could cost her life. Esther asks Mordecai to fast and pray with the Jews in Susa for three days as she and her maids also fast, in preparation for her risky meeting with the king. Mordecai agrees to do as Esther has commanded, demonstrating their willingness to trust God even in the face of peril.
The Identity of a True Prophet
I. Prophecies During Times of Apostasy
A. False Accusation
B. Accurate Forecast
C. Aggressive Cancer
II. Is Outnumbered by False Prophets
III. Is Known for Being a Man of God
IV. Is Hated for His Style of Preaching
V. Will Face the Temptation to Compromise
VI. Is Faithful with God’s Words
VII. Will Expose Pretenders
Herod thinks that John the Baptist has risen from the dead after hearing about the miracles of Jesus. Herod had earlier beheaded John in prison after Herodias' daughter requested it during a dance. When Herod later hears about Jesus, he is curious but fearful. The document then discusses the feeding of the 5000, noting details provided across the four Gospels. It suggests this event may prophetically represent Israel being fed in the tribulation.
The Deceitfulness of Riches
Text: Matt 13:22; Hos 2
I. The Fallacy of the Deceived, when dedicated to the Illusion of Prosperity- Amos 7:10-12
• CONSPIRACY as AVOIDANCE- vs10
• God’s Law is just an OPINION OF MAN- vs11
• Only say what is SOCIALLY ACCEPTABLE- vs12
II. The Precaution of Prosperity- Hos 2:3-3
III. The Poverty of Prosperity Hos 2:5-7
IV. The Proper Prosperity
A. By Obedience- Josh 1:8
B. By the Process of Punishment- Hos 2:14
Conclusion:
The document discusses the three angels' messages from Revelation 14. It explains that the everlasting gospel will be preached worldwide before the end comes. Those who reject it by worshipping the beast and receiving its mark will face God's wrath by drinking from the cup of his indignation and being tormented. Jesus willingly drank from this cup of wrath on behalf of humanity, to redeem us, though he was sinless. The everlasting gospel offers forgiveness of sins through faith in Christ's sacrifice.
The document discusses biblical prophecies about the end times, including the roles of Mystery Babylon, the Antichrist, and the 144,000. It claims that Mystery Babylon refers to the earthly Jerusalem, which will be ruled by an Islamic coalition and later destroyed. The Antichrist will persecute believers for 3.5 years before God's judgment. Jesus will return with the 144,000 to destroy the unholy trinity of Satan, the Antichrist, and the False Prophet and establish his kingdom.
This summary provides the key points from the document in 3 sentences:
I. The document discusses a passage from Malachi 3 that talks about how some people spoke against God and said it was vain to serve him, while others who feared the Lord spoke to each other often, and God listened to them and wrote their names in a book of remembrance.
II. It then provides commentary on the passage, highlighting that those who feared the Lord had a choice companion, a fragrant fellowship, an attentive God, a recorded remembrance, and would be God's precious possession.
III. Finally, it notes that God will discriminate between the righteous and wicked, and calls believers to take time to
This document summarizes the messages that Amos received from God concerning the sins of various nations and cities, including Israel and Judah. God tells Amos that he will punish these peoples for their sins such as oppression, violence, idolatry, and injustice. Specific judgments include fire, exile, destruction of fortresses and walls, and slaughter of people and leaders. God warns Israel and Judah that due to their continual sins and rejection of God's laws, they too will face his judgment and punishment.
The Identity of a True Prophet
I. Prophecies During Times of Apostasy
A. False Accusation
B. Accurate Forecast
C. Aggressive Cancer
II. Is Outnumbered by False Prophets
III. Is Known for Being a Man of God
IV. Is Hated for His Style of Preaching
V. Will Face the Temptation to Compromise
VI. Is Faithful with God’s Words
VII. Will Expose Pretenders
Herod thinks that John the Baptist has risen from the dead after hearing about the miracles of Jesus. Herod had earlier beheaded John in prison after Herodias' daughter requested it during a dance. When Herod later hears about Jesus, he is curious but fearful. The document then discusses the feeding of the 5000, noting details provided across the four Gospels. It suggests this event may prophetically represent Israel being fed in the tribulation.
The Deceitfulness of Riches
Text: Matt 13:22; Hos 2
I. The Fallacy of the Deceived, when dedicated to the Illusion of Prosperity- Amos 7:10-12
• CONSPIRACY as AVOIDANCE- vs10
• God’s Law is just an OPINION OF MAN- vs11
• Only say what is SOCIALLY ACCEPTABLE- vs12
II. The Precaution of Prosperity- Hos 2:3-3
III. The Poverty of Prosperity Hos 2:5-7
IV. The Proper Prosperity
A. By Obedience- Josh 1:8
B. By the Process of Punishment- Hos 2:14
Conclusion:
The document discusses the three angels' messages from Revelation 14. It explains that the everlasting gospel will be preached worldwide before the end comes. Those who reject it by worshipping the beast and receiving its mark will face God's wrath by drinking from the cup of his indignation and being tormented. Jesus willingly drank from this cup of wrath on behalf of humanity, to redeem us, though he was sinless. The everlasting gospel offers forgiveness of sins through faith in Christ's sacrifice.
The document discusses biblical prophecies about the end times, including the roles of Mystery Babylon, the Antichrist, and the 144,000. It claims that Mystery Babylon refers to the earthly Jerusalem, which will be ruled by an Islamic coalition and later destroyed. The Antichrist will persecute believers for 3.5 years before God's judgment. Jesus will return with the 144,000 to destroy the unholy trinity of Satan, the Antichrist, and the False Prophet and establish his kingdom.
This summary provides the key points from the document in 3 sentences:
I. The document discusses a passage from Malachi 3 that talks about how some people spoke against God and said it was vain to serve him, while others who feared the Lord spoke to each other often, and God listened to them and wrote their names in a book of remembrance.
II. It then provides commentary on the passage, highlighting that those who feared the Lord had a choice companion, a fragrant fellowship, an attentive God, a recorded remembrance, and would be God's precious possession.
III. Finally, it notes that God will discriminate between the righteous and wicked, and calls believers to take time to
This document summarizes the messages that Amos received from God concerning the sins of various nations and cities, including Israel and Judah. God tells Amos that he will punish these peoples for their sins such as oppression, violence, idolatry, and injustice. Specific judgments include fire, exile, destruction of fortresses and walls, and slaughter of people and leaders. God warns Israel and Judah that due to their continual sins and rejection of God's laws, they too will face his judgment and punishment.
Moses was pasturing his father-in-law's flock in the wilderness when he saw a burning bush that was not consumed by the flames. God called out to Moses from the bush and told him to remove his sandals as he was standing on holy ground. God revealed himself as the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob and told Moses he had seen the suffering of the Israelites in Egypt and would send Moses to Pharaoh to demand their release so he could bring them to the promised land. Moses objected that he was not qualified, but God assured him of his support and told Moses what he should say to convince the Israelites.
The document summarizes key events from the biblical book of Exodus. It describes how the Israelites were oppressed in Egypt, with Pharaoh ordering all Hebrew baby boys to be killed. It then tells of Moses fleeing Egypt after killing an Egyptian, and his encounter with God at the burning bush. God promises to deliver the Israelites from Egypt and bring them to the promised land. Despite plagues sent by God, Pharaoh refuses to let them go. Finally, God parts the Red Sea to allow the Israelites to escape, but the pursuing Egyptian army is drowned. The Israelites then journey through the wilderness toward Mount Sinai.
The risen Christ is the Conqueror, the Exalted One, the Lamb of God, the great High Priest, and the coming King. Demonstrations of power, the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and the transformation of lives give evidence to the risen Christ. Let have more of these!
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This document provides an overview of chapters 32-34 of the book of Exodus in the Bible. It summarizes the key events as follows: The Israelites build a golden calf while Moses is on Mount Sinai receiving the Ten Commandments from God. God threatens to destroy the Israelites for their idolatry, but Moses intercedes on their behalf. Upon returning, Moses breaks the stone tablets and punishes the Israelites. God then promises to send an angel with the Israelites into Canaan but says he will not go with them due to their obstinance. Moses asks to see God's glory, and God shields Moses with his hand to protect him before allowing Moses to see his back. God gives Moses new stone tablets with the Ten
A verse by verse commentary on Zechariah 14 dealing with the day of the Lord when He comes to judge the nations, and people from all nations will come to worship the Lord.
Swallowed Up
I. A Crazy Critic. “Swallow a Camel” (Matthew 23:24).
II. An Extinct Enemy. “Death is swallowed up in victory” (1 Corinthians 15:54).
III. A Discouraged Disciple. “Swallowed up with overmuch sorrow” (2 Corinthians 2:7).
IV. Temporal made Eternal. “Swallowed up of life” (2 Corinthians 5:4).
V. An Overwhelmed Overseer. “Assaying to do were drowned” (Hebrews 11:29).
VI. A Ferocious Foe. “Seeking whom he may devour” (1 Peter 5:8).
VII. An Unexpected Assistant. “Swallowed up the flood” (Revelation 12:16).
The document discusses biblical passages concerning cities of refuge and the laws around intentional and unintentional killing. It describes how Israelites were to designate six cities of refuge, three on each side of the Jordan River, where someone who accidentally killed another could flee to avoid being killed by the avenger of blood. Only intentional murder was punishable by death; accidental killers could find protection in the cities of refuge until they received a fair trial.
Numbers 22-25 CBT week 10 Clash of Kingdoms God protects us from evil while h...Lazarou Richard
The document summarizes passages from Numbers 22-25 regarding Balak summoning Balaam to curse the Israelites, but God preventing Balaam from doing so and instead blessing them. It then describes the Israelites engaging in sexual immorality with Moabite women and worshipping the Moabite god Baal, angering God. 24,000 Israelites died from a plague before Phinehas stopped it by killing an Israelite man and the Midianite woman he brought home. The objective is for students to understand that while God guides and protects those he calls, sin leads to consequences by straying from building his kingdom.
This document provides an overview and summary of the Gospel of Matthew. Some key points:
- Matthew was written by Matthew the tax collector around 37 AD for a Jewish audience. It focuses on establishing Jesus's credentials as the Jewish Messiah through his genealogy and fulfillment of Jewish prophecies.
- The book outlines Jesus's life from his birth, ministry, death, and resurrection. It emphasizes Jesus's role as the king of the Jews and the kingdom of heaven.
- Matthew's gospel was written primarily for Jewish readers to demonstrate that Jesus is the fulfillment of Jewish law and prophecy. It contains no references to the church or Christianity and draws heavily from Jewish scriptures like the Mosaic covenant
The document describes the biblical account of the final plague in Egypt, the Passover. It explains that God told Moses one more plague would convince Pharaoh to let the Israelites go. God instructed the Israelites to sacrifice lambs and spread their blood on doorposts to protect their firstborn from death. That night, all firstborn Egyptians and livestock died, and Pharaoh finally let the Israelites leave Egypt. The Passover became an annual commemoration, and the blood on the doorposts symbolized God's protection and salvation of the Israelites.
The Israelites grumbled against Moses for lack of water after escaping Egypt. God provided water from a bitter spring and later manna and quail in the wilderness. However, the people continued complaining, testing God. After arriving at Rephidim without water, Moses struck a rock at Horeb on God's command, providing water. The Amalekites attacked Israel and were defeated after Moses held up his staff. Jethro, Moses' father-in-law, advised selecting other leaders to help judge smaller cases and share the workload with Moses.
The document discusses the symbolic meaning and biblical references related to keys. It explains that keys represent the ability to seal, keep private, and open special things. It then cites several biblical passages where keys are mentioned. Specifically, it discusses Jesus having the "key of David" and giving Peter the "keys of the kingdom," representing their authority over the house of God and the ability to open the door of salvation to both Jews and Gentiles. It provides examples from the book of Acts of how Peter and Paul used these keys to spread the gospel. The document also discusses the concepts of "binding and loosing" or "remitting and retaining" sins based on several New Testament passages.
This document discusses the difference between biblical faith and presumption. It argues that much of what is called faith today is actually presumption, which involves believing something without proof or overstepping boundaries. True biblical faith is trusting completely in God and obeying his word, not wishing or demanding one's own way. The document cautions against superficial or self-serving ideas of faith and promotes understanding faith as trusting God's character and promises as revealed in scripture.
The document discusses the everlasting gospel and the three angels' messages of Revelation 14. It explains that the everlasting gospel will be preached worldwide before the end comes. It also discusses how those who reject this gospel by worshipping the beast and receiving his mark will drink the wine of God's wrath. The document explores how Jesus willingly took the cup of God's wrath upon himself to redeem humanity from sin, even though he was sinless, in order to bring forgiveness through the everlasting gospel.
Moses and Aaron go before Pharaoh and demand that he let God's people go to worship in the wilderness, but Pharaoh refuses and instead increases their workload. When things get worse for the Israelites, God reassures Moses that He will force Pharaoh to let them go and reminds Moses that He is the Lord who appeared to the patriarchs and will redeem His people.
Herod’s Self-made Snare Mark 6:26
I. Sinful Influence- “he would not reject her.”
II. Sinful Institution- “for his oath's sake”
III. Sinful Insecurity- “their sakes which sat with him”
Who was Enoch? And, why did he warn of apostasy? What was his prophecy? How is his prophecy relevant to today's Church? What are 2 reasons Christ will judge? What does "ungodly" mean? Why does repeat the word "ungodly" so many times?
The document provides an overview and analysis of Revelation 19:1-22:21 from a study on the book of Revelation by Dale Wells. Some key points:
1) It describes the celebration in heaven over God's judgment on Babylon and the prostitute, and the marriage supper of the Lamb being prepared.
2) It analyzes the rider on the white horse in Revelation 19, identifying him as Jesus Christ based on various details that match descriptions of Christ elsewhere in Revelation.
3) It discusses the two beasts, the false prophet and Satan, being defeated and thrown into the lake of fire, bringing God's judgment against his enemies to a completion.
4) It outlines the binding of Satan for
Mordecai, a Jew, refuses to bow down to Haman, who has been appointed as the king's highest official. Mordecai does not show reverence to Haman because Haman is descended from Agag, the king of the Amalekites who were cursed by God. When Mordecai is questioned about disobeying the king's command, he states that he is a Jew. Haman is informed of Mordecai's defiance and plans to have all the Jews killed in retaliation for Mordecai's refusal to bow down to him.
This document provides an overview and summary of key events and characters from the biblical book of Esther. It notes that Esther is one of two books where God is not mentioned. It describes the famous battle that occurred during Esther's time and notes that Esther authorized the Jewish holiday of Purim. The document then provides details of conversations and events between Esther, Mordecai, and the king involving a plot by Haman to kill all Jews in the kingdom.
Moses was pasturing his father-in-law's flock in the wilderness when he saw a burning bush that was not consumed by the flames. God called out to Moses from the bush and told him to remove his sandals as he was standing on holy ground. God revealed himself as the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob and told Moses he had seen the suffering of the Israelites in Egypt and would send Moses to Pharaoh to demand their release so he could bring them to the promised land. Moses objected that he was not qualified, but God assured him of his support and told Moses what he should say to convince the Israelites.
The document summarizes key events from the biblical book of Exodus. It describes how the Israelites were oppressed in Egypt, with Pharaoh ordering all Hebrew baby boys to be killed. It then tells of Moses fleeing Egypt after killing an Egyptian, and his encounter with God at the burning bush. God promises to deliver the Israelites from Egypt and bring them to the promised land. Despite plagues sent by God, Pharaoh refuses to let them go. Finally, God parts the Red Sea to allow the Israelites to escape, but the pursuing Egyptian army is drowned. The Israelites then journey through the wilderness toward Mount Sinai.
The risen Christ is the Conqueror, the Exalted One, the Lamb of God, the great High Priest, and the coming King. Demonstrations of power, the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and the transformation of lives give evidence to the risen Christ. Let have more of these!
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This document provides an overview of chapters 32-34 of the book of Exodus in the Bible. It summarizes the key events as follows: The Israelites build a golden calf while Moses is on Mount Sinai receiving the Ten Commandments from God. God threatens to destroy the Israelites for their idolatry, but Moses intercedes on their behalf. Upon returning, Moses breaks the stone tablets and punishes the Israelites. God then promises to send an angel with the Israelites into Canaan but says he will not go with them due to their obstinance. Moses asks to see God's glory, and God shields Moses with his hand to protect him before allowing Moses to see his back. God gives Moses new stone tablets with the Ten
A verse by verse commentary on Zechariah 14 dealing with the day of the Lord when He comes to judge the nations, and people from all nations will come to worship the Lord.
Swallowed Up
I. A Crazy Critic. “Swallow a Camel” (Matthew 23:24).
II. An Extinct Enemy. “Death is swallowed up in victory” (1 Corinthians 15:54).
III. A Discouraged Disciple. “Swallowed up with overmuch sorrow” (2 Corinthians 2:7).
IV. Temporal made Eternal. “Swallowed up of life” (2 Corinthians 5:4).
V. An Overwhelmed Overseer. “Assaying to do were drowned” (Hebrews 11:29).
VI. A Ferocious Foe. “Seeking whom he may devour” (1 Peter 5:8).
VII. An Unexpected Assistant. “Swallowed up the flood” (Revelation 12:16).
The document discusses biblical passages concerning cities of refuge and the laws around intentional and unintentional killing. It describes how Israelites were to designate six cities of refuge, three on each side of the Jordan River, where someone who accidentally killed another could flee to avoid being killed by the avenger of blood. Only intentional murder was punishable by death; accidental killers could find protection in the cities of refuge until they received a fair trial.
Numbers 22-25 CBT week 10 Clash of Kingdoms God protects us from evil while h...Lazarou Richard
The document summarizes passages from Numbers 22-25 regarding Balak summoning Balaam to curse the Israelites, but God preventing Balaam from doing so and instead blessing them. It then describes the Israelites engaging in sexual immorality with Moabite women and worshipping the Moabite god Baal, angering God. 24,000 Israelites died from a plague before Phinehas stopped it by killing an Israelite man and the Midianite woman he brought home. The objective is for students to understand that while God guides and protects those he calls, sin leads to consequences by straying from building his kingdom.
This document provides an overview and summary of the Gospel of Matthew. Some key points:
- Matthew was written by Matthew the tax collector around 37 AD for a Jewish audience. It focuses on establishing Jesus's credentials as the Jewish Messiah through his genealogy and fulfillment of Jewish prophecies.
- The book outlines Jesus's life from his birth, ministry, death, and resurrection. It emphasizes Jesus's role as the king of the Jews and the kingdom of heaven.
- Matthew's gospel was written primarily for Jewish readers to demonstrate that Jesus is the fulfillment of Jewish law and prophecy. It contains no references to the church or Christianity and draws heavily from Jewish scriptures like the Mosaic covenant
The document describes the biblical account of the final plague in Egypt, the Passover. It explains that God told Moses one more plague would convince Pharaoh to let the Israelites go. God instructed the Israelites to sacrifice lambs and spread their blood on doorposts to protect their firstborn from death. That night, all firstborn Egyptians and livestock died, and Pharaoh finally let the Israelites leave Egypt. The Passover became an annual commemoration, and the blood on the doorposts symbolized God's protection and salvation of the Israelites.
The Israelites grumbled against Moses for lack of water after escaping Egypt. God provided water from a bitter spring and later manna and quail in the wilderness. However, the people continued complaining, testing God. After arriving at Rephidim without water, Moses struck a rock at Horeb on God's command, providing water. The Amalekites attacked Israel and were defeated after Moses held up his staff. Jethro, Moses' father-in-law, advised selecting other leaders to help judge smaller cases and share the workload with Moses.
The document discusses the symbolic meaning and biblical references related to keys. It explains that keys represent the ability to seal, keep private, and open special things. It then cites several biblical passages where keys are mentioned. Specifically, it discusses Jesus having the "key of David" and giving Peter the "keys of the kingdom," representing their authority over the house of God and the ability to open the door of salvation to both Jews and Gentiles. It provides examples from the book of Acts of how Peter and Paul used these keys to spread the gospel. The document also discusses the concepts of "binding and loosing" or "remitting and retaining" sins based on several New Testament passages.
This document discusses the difference between biblical faith and presumption. It argues that much of what is called faith today is actually presumption, which involves believing something without proof or overstepping boundaries. True biblical faith is trusting completely in God and obeying his word, not wishing or demanding one's own way. The document cautions against superficial or self-serving ideas of faith and promotes understanding faith as trusting God's character and promises as revealed in scripture.
The document discusses the everlasting gospel and the three angels' messages of Revelation 14. It explains that the everlasting gospel will be preached worldwide before the end comes. It also discusses how those who reject this gospel by worshipping the beast and receiving his mark will drink the wine of God's wrath. The document explores how Jesus willingly took the cup of God's wrath upon himself to redeem humanity from sin, even though he was sinless, in order to bring forgiveness through the everlasting gospel.
Moses and Aaron go before Pharaoh and demand that he let God's people go to worship in the wilderness, but Pharaoh refuses and instead increases their workload. When things get worse for the Israelites, God reassures Moses that He will force Pharaoh to let them go and reminds Moses that He is the Lord who appeared to the patriarchs and will redeem His people.
Herod’s Self-made Snare Mark 6:26
I. Sinful Influence- “he would not reject her.”
II. Sinful Institution- “for his oath's sake”
III. Sinful Insecurity- “their sakes which sat with him”
Who was Enoch? And, why did he warn of apostasy? What was his prophecy? How is his prophecy relevant to today's Church? What are 2 reasons Christ will judge? What does "ungodly" mean? Why does repeat the word "ungodly" so many times?
The document provides an overview and analysis of Revelation 19:1-22:21 from a study on the book of Revelation by Dale Wells. Some key points:
1) It describes the celebration in heaven over God's judgment on Babylon and the prostitute, and the marriage supper of the Lamb being prepared.
2) It analyzes the rider on the white horse in Revelation 19, identifying him as Jesus Christ based on various details that match descriptions of Christ elsewhere in Revelation.
3) It discusses the two beasts, the false prophet and Satan, being defeated and thrown into the lake of fire, bringing God's judgment against his enemies to a completion.
4) It outlines the binding of Satan for
Mordecai, a Jew, refuses to bow down to Haman, who has been appointed as the king's highest official. Mordecai does not show reverence to Haman because Haman is descended from Agag, the king of the Amalekites who were cursed by God. When Mordecai is questioned about disobeying the king's command, he states that he is a Jew. Haman is informed of Mordecai's defiance and plans to have all the Jews killed in retaliation for Mordecai's refusal to bow down to him.
This document provides an overview and summary of key events and characters from the biblical book of Esther. It notes that Esther is one of two books where God is not mentioned. It describes the famous battle that occurred during Esther's time and notes that Esther authorized the Jewish holiday of Purim. The document then provides details of conversations and events between Esther, Mordecai, and the king involving a plot by Haman to kill all Jews in the kingdom.
Esther found herself in the unique position of being an orphan adopted by her cousin Mordecai. Through a lengthy preparation process, she was chosen to become queen. When her people, the Jews, were threatened with genocide, Esther had to decide whether to stay silent or act on her purpose and use her position to save her people, not knowing if she would survive. With courage and patience, she revealed the plot and ensured the downfall of the evil Haman, using the position and preparation God had given her for such a time as this.
1) The document summarizes the ending of the book of Esther, where Mordecai has been advanced to greatness by the king and is next to him in power, seeking the wealth of the Jewish people.
2) It then draws parallels to the end of the Bible, where Jesus Christ will be reigning over the entire world, with the Gentiles bringing him tribute, the Jews accepting him as their Messiah, and God's people living in eternal peace without suffering.
3) The story ends with God's people prospering and their enemies defeated, as all of God's stories have happy endings.
1) The king has insomnia and orders the book of records to be read to him. It recounts how Mordecai saved the king from an assassination, but had not been rewarded.
2) Haman arrives to get permission to hang Mordecai, not knowing of his past deed. The king decides to honor Mordecai instead.
3) Haman unwittingly recommends the honors for Mordecai, thinking they were for himself. He is forced to parade Mordecai through the city, fulfilling God's plan to exalt the righteous at the perfect time through prayer.
The Great Harlot represents Jerusalem and Israel who committed spiritual adultery and prostitution through idolatry. The document examines scriptural references where Israel is referred to as a harlot due to her unfaithfulness to God. It identifies Jerusalem as the Great City that reigns over the earth and is contrasted with the holy New Jerusalem. Jerusalem shed the blood of believers through persecuting and killing prophets and followers of Christ. Symbols of the Harlot represent Israel appropriating symbols of God's priesthood while practicing pagan rituals. Israel took on identities of Egypt and Babylon due to adopting their occult beliefs, seen also in the anti-Christian Talmud and Kabbalah.
1) Esther asks the king to reverse Haman's decree calling for the slaughter of all Jews, as she cannot bear to see the destruction of her people.
2) The king cannot reverse an existing law, but allows Esther and Mordecai to write a new decree in the king's name protecting the Jews.
3) Under the new decree, the Jews are allowed to defend themselves against any attacks on the appointed day when Haman's original decree was to be carried out. This counters the original law while not directly reversing it.
The document summarizes chapters 2 of the Book of Esther. It describes how after Vashti is removed as queen, the king holds a beauty pageant to select a new queen. Esther, who was raised by her cousin Mordecai, impresses the keeper of the women and is selected to enter the king's harem. Over time, Esther gains favor with the king and people and becomes the new queen. The document suggests this story from Esther prophetically points to a post-Tribulation rapture of Jewish saints, noting similarities with references to "virgins" being gathered in Revelation and Matthew 25.
President John Kennedy once observed, “The history of man is the history of war?” Why is this statement true? Jesus prophesied, “You shall hear of wars and rumors of wars” (Mt. 24:6). Why is world peace so elusive and seemingly unattainable?
Why is Messiah called the “Prince of Peace”? (Isa. 9:6) How does Jesus bring “peace on earth”? (Psa. 46:9; Lk. 2:14) What is peace? What are the different kinds of peace? Are you at peace with yourself and others? How did you find peace? Is there anyone with whom you have had difficulty being at peace with? What do you suppose is the cause of your conflict? What can you do to be at peace with this person? (Rom. 12:18)
A verse by verse commentary on Esther 8 dealing with the king giving all of Haman's estate to Esther and Haman, and then giving orders making the Jews a free people which led to great joy and happiness among them.
An Intruder at Dinner- Matt 22
I. How is the Intruder Discovered? (v. 11)
II. How is the Intruder Tried? (v. 12)
III. How does the intruder respond? (v. 12)
IV. How is the Intruder Sentenced? (v. 13)
The Gospel of Mark: Surveying the Son of God (Mark 5: 1-20)TheHillChurch
Pastor Jimmy taught out of Mark 5 verses 1-20 this week, showing the importance realizing that although satan seeks to bind and destroy us, Jesus possesses the power to deliver and transform!
The Hows of Horror
I. How to become a widow
A. Flirt with Idolatry
B. Flirt with Immodesty
C. Flirt with Intoxication
II. How to become wretched
Companions- among the Gentiles
Commandments- (law is no more)
Counselors- blind (no vision from the LORD)
III. How to become worthless
IV. How to Return
Mordecai - The Forgotten Man Is HonouredAdrian Kerr
1) Mordecai, a Jew living in Persia, refuses to bow down to Haman, who is later promoted to a high position. Haman plots to kill all Jews in retaliation against Mordecai.
2) Esther, Mordecai's cousin whom he raised, is queen of Persia. Mordecai convinces her to go before the king to plead for her people, the Jews.
3) At a banquet, Esther reveals she is Jewish and that Haman plotted to kill her and her people. The king has Haman hanged for his plot against the Jews. Mordecai is honored in Haman's place.
The document discusses the biblical passages about the Battle of Armageddon from Revelation. It provides 4 points:
1) The armies of the kings of the East will cross the Euphrates River and gather in the Valley of Megiddo.
2) The battle is initially between the armies of the Antichrist and the kings of the East and North, but their focus shifts to fighting Jesus and his heavenly armies.
3) Jesus destroys the armies and the Antichrist and False Prophet when he returns.
4) The Battle of Armageddon coincides with the Rapture of Saints, and the document looks at the Rapture next.
Esther 2.21 23; 6.1-14 CBT week 37 King of the darkest night second baptist f...Lazarou Richard
The document provides information about an upcoming Bible study on the book of Esther. It discusses an organization called Friends of the Ridge that helps a local school meet unexpected needs. It then lists upcoming events including a small group fellowship and encourages filling the stands at a local high school football game. The remainder of the document contains Bible verses and commentary about the book of Esther, focusing on how God protects his people even when they are living in disobedience or captivity.
Esther was a Jewish orphan living in Persia after the exile from Jerusalem. She was chosen to be queen to replace Vashti. Mordecai learned of a plot by Haman to kill all Jews. The only way to stop the edict was for Esther to request an audience with the king, risking death if refused. Mordecai told Esther she must act, as God may have placed her as queen "for such a time as this" to save her people. The passage encourages Christians to consider their purpose and impact at work, as Esther did, rather than remaining silent.
1. The document discusses various plots against Jews throughout history, from Haman's plot to exterminate all Jews in ancient Persia to the Holocaust.
2. It encourages leaving room for God's wrath and judgment against evil while also learning to handle anger in a godly way by not retaliating, forgiving others, and praying for enemies.
3. A key message is that when life seems unfair, believers should let God work things out according to His purposes and trust that He causes all things to work for good.
The document provides an in-depth analysis of the parable of the treasure hid in a field and the pearl of great price from Matthew 13. It argues that in both parables:
- The "man" refers to God/Christ
- The "treasure" refers to Israel as God's chosen people
- The "field" refers to the world
- Christ "purchased" the field/world by shedding his blood on the cross to redeem Israel and all humanity.
The analysis uses numerous scripture references to support interpreting the parables as portraying God's plan to redeem and restore Israel through sending his son Jesus Christ.
apparent contradiction in the bible Ahaziah.pdfBible Preaching
Ahaziah was anointed to be king of Judah at age 22 but did not sit on the throne until age 42. He was the son of Jehoshaphat, king of Judah, but also considered the son-in-law of Ahab, king of Israel, through marriage to one of Ahab's daughters or Jehoram's daughters. There is evidence that Ahaziah had a joint reign with both Jehoshaphat and Ahab prior to becoming sole king of Judah due to the political alliances between their kingdoms.
The Power of Permission
I. The Permission of Light
Matt 5:15-16
II. The Permission of Submission
Phil 2:5
III. The Permission of Constraint
Phil 4:5
IV. The Permission of Peace
Col 3:15
V. The Permission of Authority
Col 3:16
Conclusion-
The admonition is a man must
Put a prohibition on the acquisition
of human intuition and ambition
and be in submission to
the new creature’s position
by giving exhibition to the scriptures
definition of acceptable permission.
Isaac grows old and his eyes dim, so he asks his son Esau to hunt venison so he can bless him before death. Rebekah overhears and tricks Isaac into blessing Jacob instead by disguising him as Esau. When Esau discovers this, he vows to kill Jacob after Isaac's death. Rebekah sends Jacob away to her brother Laban's house to avoid Esau's wrath until his anger subsides. The document examines themes of sight, struggle, and separation within the passage and concludes that true comfort comes through sanctification by the Holy Spirit rather than human schemes.
Isaac sowed crops and received a hundredfold return, prospering greatly with flocks, herds, and servants. However, the Philistines grew envious and stopped up wells dug by Isaac's father. Abimelech told Isaac to leave, so he moved and redug the wells, persevering despite opposition. Through patience, diligence, and recognizing God's blessings, Isaac retained prosperity and found peace at Rehoboth. The document examines the proper means to prosperity through effort, God's favor, enduring hardship patiently, and gratitude.
“So” Nehemiah
1. The “So” of Prayer- Nehemiah 2:4
“So I prayed”
2. The “So” of Purpose- Nehemiah 2:11
“So I came”
3. The “So” of Plod- Nehemiah 4:6,10,18,21
“So we built”
4. The “So” of Persistence- Nehemiah 6:3
“So that I cannot”
5. The “So” of Perfection- Nehemiah 6:15
“So the wall was finished”
6. The “So” of Personality- Nehemiah 5:15
“So did I”
7. The “So” of Power- Nehemiah 8:11
“So the Levites stilled all the people”
Conclusion:
Small words have their position as do seemingly insignificant people;
So take Nehemiah’s example and apply yourself to your position as God accomplishes His mission.
“So” Nehemiah
1. The “So” of Prayer- Nehemiah 2:4
“So I prayed”
2. The “So” of Purpose- Nehemiah 2:11
“So I came”
3. The “So” of Plod- Nehemiah 4:6,10,18,21
“So we built”
4. The “So” of Persistence- Nehemiah 6:3
“So that I cannot”
5. The “So” of Perfection- Nehemiah 6:15
“So the wall was finished”
6. The “So” of Personality- Nehemiah 5:15
“So did I”
7. The “So” of Power- Nehemiah 8:11
“So the Levites stilled all the people”
Conclusion:
Small words have their position as do seemingly insignificant people;
So take Nehemiah’s example and apply yourself to your position as God accomplishes His mission.
ISAAC FACING FAMINE
TEXT: GEN 26:1-11
I. FALSEHOOD- VS 7, 8
A CONVENIENT LIE FOR ISAAC.
II. FRUITION- VS8
A SUCCESSFUL DECEPTION
III. FOUNDATION- VS10
THE SIN OF SELF-JUSTIFICATION
IV. FORBEARANCE- VS11
THE MERCY OF GOD.
THE WAY OF ESAU
I. SELF-WILLED- 27
PROVIDER
PRUDENT
POPULAR
II. SELF-SUFFICIENT- 29, 30
DEMANDING
DECEIVED
III. SELF-RIGHTEOUS
VALUE
VANITY
CONCLUSION: SAFETY
This document analyzes Genesis 25:21-24, which describes Isaac praying for his barren wife Rebekah and she conceiving twins. It is divided into four sections:
1. The Waiting - Describes Isaac praying for 20 years for children like Abraham waited.
2. The Wondering - References Rebekah wondering what was happening in her body as the twins struggled.
3. The Warring - Discusses the twins (Jacob and Esau) warring in the womb and foreshadowing their relationship, with the younger serving the older.
4. Conclusion - States that for Christians, every day is a day to reckon or account for, like
This document discusses the life of Isaac based on passages from the Bible. It is divided into three sections:
I. Leaving - Discussing Isaac after the death of his father Abraham.
II. Receiving - How God blessed Isaac after Abraham's death.
III. Residing - Mentions Isaac resided by the well Lahairoi, the same place where Hagar met an angel and where Isaac lived when he married Rebekah.
The document uses Isaac's life to draw parallels about having strength in times of loss and how God provides for those who trust in him.
PHONY PROPHETS FOR PROFIT
TEXT: 2PET 2:1-3
I. COUNTERFEIT PREACHER.
2PET 2:1
II. CORRUPT PHILOSOPHY
2PET 2:2
III. COVETOUS PLEBES
2PET 2:3
CONCLUSION- A PRODUCT TO PLUNDER
2PET 2:3
HOW SHALL WE SING THE LORD'S SONG IN A STRANGE LAND
TEXT: PS 137:4
I. BY SEEING THE WAY AHEAD IS THE WAY FORWARD.
EXOD 14:10, 15
II. BY SEEING PAST MIRACLES AS PROBABLE FOR PRESENT PROBLEMS.
MARK 6:47-52
III. BY REPRIMANDING YOUR HUMAN MIND.
2COR 1:8-10
CONCLUSION-
ONLY A MIND SUPERIOR TO THIS WORLD CAN “SING THE LORD’S SONG IN A STRANGE LAND”.
A PRAYER FOR COMPREHENSION
TEXT: PS 119:18
I. OPEN
Matt 13:13
2Cor 4:4
Ps 19:1-2
John 3:3
1Pet 1:23
Isa 29:10-12
Eph 1:17-18
II. THOU
Ps 119:130
Jer 15:16
III. WONDROUS THINGS
Jer 6:10
Ps 119:95-97
Heb 8:5
Heb 10:1
CONCLUSION
HOS 8:12
1COR 2:9-10
Ps 119:18
The document discusses the importance and power of God's word as revealed in scripture. It notes that the disciples could relate their eyewitness experience of Jesus' transfiguration on the Mount because they had God's word in writing to back up their testimony. It then provides numerous Bible verses emphasizing that the word of God is perfect, eternal, a light, spirit, judge, saves souls, true, faithful, settled in heaven, should not be blasphemed, pure, and holy.
Rebekah is presented as a type of the Christian church in the Old Testament. Some key points:
1) Rebekah is a Gentile who marries Isaac, representing Christians (Gentiles) joining with Christ (promised seed).
2) She is called out of her homeland and family to follow Abraham's servant to marry Isaac, representing Christians being called out of the world.
3) She believes and follows in faith without seeing Isaac first, representing the Christian's faith in an unseen God.
4) She accepts the proposal brought to her by Abraham's servant, representing Christians accepting the offer of salvation brought by the Holy Spirit.
5) The gifts given to her fore
The document argues that the overturning of Roe v. Wade highlights the need to abstain from premarital sex or "fornication" as commanded in the Bible. It provides several biblical passages from Acts, 1 Corinthians, Ephesians, Colossians, 1 Thessalonians, and Revelation that prohibit fornication and command believers to abstain from it. The document claims abstaining from fornication, rather than defending abortion rights, should be the focus for Christians in light of the new ruling.
This document discusses how one can prove their love for God through desire, obedience, and commitment. It examines several Bible passages to support this. Specifically, it argues that love for God is shown through: 1) Craving His word and hiding it in one's heart to avoid sin; 2) Compliance with His commands, as Jesus complied with the Father's command to lay down His life; and 3) Commitment to watch, pray, and follow God's word at all times, as Jesus was committed to the Father's commandment. The document concludes by summarizing that love for God is proven through desire for His word, demonstration of obedience to His commands, and determined commitment to follow His word.
When Etiquette Interrupts the Party
TEXT: GEN 21:8-19
I. PRESUMPTION
A. WEANING- GEN 21:8
Rom 12:15-16
Isa 28:9-10
2Thess 3:10
B. WOUNDING- GEN 21:9
Prov 20:11
Luke 6:44
Matt 7:20
Matt 7:1
1Cor 8:12-13
Gal 4:28-29
II. CORRECTION
A. WANDERING- GEN 21:14
Gen 16:9
Eph 5:3-4
Gen 26:8
B. WANTING- GEN 21:15
Gen 21:14
Gen 16:10
1Cor 10:13
C. WHINING- GEN 21:16
III. INSTRUCTION
A. WHY- GEN 21:17
Gen 16:13
2Cor 4:9
Eccl 12:1
B. WHERE- GEN 21:17
Ps 40:1-2
Ps 66:18
Gen 21:17
C. WATER- GEN 21:19
Gen 16:13
The Book of Ruth is included in the third division, or the Writings, of the Hebrew Bible. In most Christian canons it is treated as one of the historical books and placed between Judges and 1 Samuel.
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The Book of Samuel is a book in the Hebrew Bible, found as two books in the Old Testament. The book is part of the Deuteronomistic history, a series of books that constitute a theological history of the Israelites and that aim to explain God's law for Israel under the guidance of the prophets.
Trusting God's Providence | Verse: Romans 8: 28-31JL de Belen
Trusting God's Providence.
Providence - God’s active preservation and care over His creation. God is both the Creator and the Sustainer of all things Heb. 1:2-3; Col. 1:17
-God keep His promises.
-God’s general providence is toward all creation
- All things were made through Him
God’s special providence is toward His children.
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God can see what we cannot see
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Jude gives us hope at the end of a dark letter. In a dark world like today, we need the light of Christ to shine brighter and brighter. Jude shows us where to fix our focus so we can be filled with God's goodness and glory. Join us to explore this incredible passage.
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Dear readers,
This month we continue with more inspiring talks from the Global Spirituality Mahotsav that was held from March 14 to 17, 2024, at Kanha Shanti Vanam.
We hear from Daaji on lifestyle and yoga in honor of International Day of Yoga, June 21, 2024. We also hear from Professor Bhavani Rao, Dean at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, on spirituality in action, the Venerable BhikkuSanghasena on how to be an ambassador for compassion, Dr. Tony Nader on the Maharishi Effect, Swami Mukundananda on the crossroads of modernization, Tejinder Kaur Basra on the purpose of work, the Venerable GesheDorjiDamdul on the psychology of peace, the Rt. Hon. Patricia Scotland, KC, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, on how we are all related, and world-renowned violinist KumareshRajagopalan on the uplifting mysteries of music.
Dr. Prasad Veluthanar shares an Ayurvedic perspective on treating autism, Dr. IchakAdizes helps us navigate disagreements at work, Sravan Banda celebrates World Environment Day by sharing some tips on land restoration, and Sara Bubber tells our children another inspiring story and challenges them with some fun facts and riddles.
Happy reading,
The editors
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Esther 4
1. Esther 4
1 When Mordecai perceived all that was done,
Mordecai rent his clothes, and put on sackcloth with
ashes, and went out into the midst of the city, and
cried with a loud and a bitter cry;
2 And came even before the king’s gate: for none
might enter into the king's gate clothed with
sackcloth.
3 And in every province, whithersoever the king's
commandment and his decree came, there was great
mourning among the Jews, and fasting, and weeping,
and wailing; and many lay in sackcloth and ashes.
Verse 1 has three pictures of mourning.
First, “Mordecai rent his clothes.”
That’s a picture of the flesh being torn. In Hebrews
10:20, the veil of the temple is equated with Christ’s
flesh. What’s so important about that? God tore that
veil in two just like men tore Christ’s flesh.
2. Next, Mordecai “put on sackcloth with ashes.”
That sackcloth is a rough cloth like grave clothes.
When a person put on sackcloth, it was a picture of
being buried. The “ashes” are usually accompanied
with dust, and they are sprinkled on the head (Job
2:12, 30:19, and 42:6). At funerals, when the minister
commits the body to the ground, he says, “Ashes to
ashes; dust to dust.” So, it is a symbol of burial. The
idea is the thing over which he is mourning is
going to bring death to him.
Finally, he “cried with a loud and bitter cry.”
The picture is a man being tortured until he dies and ends
up in Hell, where there is “wailing and gnashing of teeth”
(Matt. 13:50).
That’s what happened to many a Jew in the
concentration camps in Germany during World War II.
So, what you have in verse 1 can be a picture of a lost
sinner dying and going to Hell.
It’s also a picture of that Jew suffering at the hands of
the Gentiles for his sins (Lam.1:13–14; 2:3; 4:8; 5:10).
Lam 1:13-14 13 From above hath he sent fire into
my bones, and it prevaileth against them: he hath
3. spread a net for my feet, he hath turned me back: he
hath made me desolate and faint all the day.
14 The yoke of my transgressions is bound by his
hand: they are wreathed, and come up upon my neck:
he hath made my strength to fall, the Lord hath
delivered me into their hands, from whom I am not
able to rise up.
Lam 2:3 He hath cut off in his fierce anger all the
horn of Israel: he hath drawn back his right hand from
before the enemy, and he burned against Jacob like a
flaming fire, which devoureth round about.
Lam 4:8 Their visage is blacker than a coal; they are
not known in the streets: their skin cleaveth to their
bones; it is withered, it is become like a stick.
Lam 5:10 Our skin was black like an oven because of
the terrible famine.
This will happen again, just like He did under
Nebuchadnezzar, Titus, and Hitler, (Zech. 14:2).
Zech 14:2 For I will gather all nations against
Jerusalem to battle; and the city shall be taken, and
the houses rifled, and the women ravished; and half
4. of the city shall go forth into captivity, and the residue
of the people shall not be cut off from the city.
Finally, it is a picture of the Lord Jesus Christ suffering
for our sins on the cross. Christ experienced the full wrath
of God.
Mordecai is obviously in mourning for what’s about to
happen to his people.
So instead of sitting “IN the king’s gate” (Esth. 2:19)
where he is supposed to be, he “came...BEFORE the
king’s gate” (vs. 2). He is outside, but he is not coming in,
no one was allowed to come into the king’s court sad or
depressed.
That’s quite a lesson for a Christian. In Psalm 100:2, 4, the
Lord says, “Serve the Lord with gladness: come before
his presence with singing.... Enter into his gates with
thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise.”
It’s a good thing the Lord doesn’t put the same restriction
on us today!
5. Verse 3 shows that the scene with Mordecai (vs. 1) is
repeated throughout the kingdom.
All the Jews of the captivity are in “mourning” for what is
about to take place, and they have added “fasting” to
their displays of sorrow. Although it not stated, prayer
obviously accompanies the fasting as it does elsewhere in
the Scriptures (2 Sam. 12:16, Dan.9:3, Neh. 1:4).
The Jews are depriving themselves of food counting on
God for their survival.
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4 So Esther’s maids and her chamberlains came and
told it her. Then was the queen exceedingly grieved;
and she sent raiment to clothe Mordecai, and to take
away his sackcloth from him: but he received it not.
5 Then called Esther for Hatach, one of the king’s
chamberlains, whom he had appointed to attend upon
her, and gave him a commandment to Mordecai, to
know what it was, and why it was.
6 So Hatach went forth to Mordecai unto the street of
the city, which was before the king’s gate.
7 And Mordecai told him of all that had happened
unto him, and of the sum of the money that Haman
6. had promised to pay to the king’s treasuries for the
Jews, to destroy them.
8 Also he gave him the copy of the writing of the
decree that was given at Shushan to destroy them, to
shew it unto Esther, and to declare it unto her, and to
charge her that she should go in unto the king, to
make supplication unto him, and to make request
before him for her people.
9 And Hatach came and told Esther the words of
Mordecai.
10 Again Esther spake unto Hatach, and gave him
commandment unto Mordecai;
11 All the king’s servants, and the people of the king’s
provinces, do know, that whosoever, whether man or
woman, shall come unto the king into the inner court,
who is not called, there is one law of his to put him to
death, except such to whom the king shall hold out the
golden sceptre, that he may live: but I have not been
called to come in unto the king these thirty days.
12 And they told to Mordecai Esther’s words.
7. Esther has no idea of the decree passed against the Jews
(vs. 5).
She does not know that all the Jews throughout the
kingdom are wearing sackcloth and crying and
fasting. In fact, if her “ladies in waiting” had not told
her, she would not have known that Mordecai was in
mourning.
Verse 4 says, “Then was the queen exceedingly
grieved.”
Esther loved Mordecai and did not want to see him
sad.
She wanted to have communion with him, but as long
as he was clothed in the garments of sorrow, he could
not come “before the court of the women’s house”
(Esth. 2:11) and talk to her.
She tried sending him a new set of cloths, thinking
that that would take his mind off his troubles, but he
turned them down and sent them back to her.
Then she sent one of her attendants, Hatach, to find out
what was bothering Mordecai.
8. Evidently the queen and all of those in her house were
quite sheltered from the outside world, for not even
Hatach knew what Haman had done.
“The city Shushan” may have been “perplexed” when the
decree was made, but it was all news to Hatach.
Mordecai had to explain the entire situation to him
and actually give him a copy of the law passed by
Haman so that Esther could know what going on.
Mordecai ordered Esther to “go in unto the king, to
make supplication unto him, and to make request
before him for her people” (vs. 8).
Remember (Esth. 2:20) “Esther did the
commandment of Mordecai, like as when she was
brought up with him”.
So, Mordecai laid a task on her; he gave her a duty to
perform. He wanted her to go to the king and plead for
the lives of the Jews.
It was an obligation she had toward her people. But Esther
had a problem. It was not a simple thing just to walk
into the king’s presence.
9. The Persians had a law that no one could see the king
unless the king summoned him. If a person came into the
king’s court unbidden, he was to be put to death unless
the king held out his golden scepter and welcomed him in
(vs. 11).
That is a picture of entering into God’s holiness.
The Apostle Paul describes the Lord Jesus as “dwelling in
the light which no man can approach unto; whom no
man hath seen, nor can see” (1 Tim. 6:16).
When Moses asked to see God’s glory, the Lord told him,
“Thou canst not see my face: for there shall no man see
me, and live” (Exod. 33:18–20).
That’s why Jesus Christ came to earth as a man.
John 1:18 says, “No man hath seen God at any
time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom
of the Father, he hath declared him.”
Jesus told the Apostle Philip, (John 14:9) “He that hath
seen me hath seen the Father”.
10. Jesus Christ made it possible for me to go straight into
the throne room and give my petition directly to the King
(Heb. 4:16).
Heb 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the
throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find
grace to help in time of need.
He is the “Sceptre” (Num. 24:17) that God uses to bid us
enter into His presence.
Num 24:17 I shall see him, but not now: I shall
behold him, but not nigh: there shall come a Star out
of Jacob, and a Sceptre shall rise out of Israel, and
shall smite the corners of Moab, and destroy all the
children of Sheth.
13 Then Mordecai commanded to answer Esther, Think
not with thyself that thou shalt escape in the king’s
house, more than all the Jews.
14 For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this
time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance
arise to the Jews from another place; but thou and thy
father’s house shall be destroyed: and who knoweth
whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time
as this?
11. 15 Then Esther bade them return Mordecai this
answer,
16 Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in
Shushan, and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink
three days, night or day: I also and my maidens will
fast likewise; and so will I go in unto the king, which is
not according to the law: and if I perish, I perish.
17 So Mordecai went his way, and did according to all
that Esther had commanded him.
When Mordecai receives Esther’s reply, he reminds her
that she is a Jew too and will not escape just because she
is the queen.
It is in verses 13 and 14 that the purpose of God’s
providence is manifested.
God knows that He made Esther queen just for this
occasion, but if Esther won’t fulfill the purpose for
which God has placed her in the palace, then the
He will find someone else to deliver the Jews.
If He has to do that, though, then He will judge Esther’s
house and destroy it.
12. Application to a Christian:
God has placed you where you are for a specific
reason and purpose.
If you don’t do it, then the Lord will get someone
else.
If you fail to perform the task that the Lord has set
for you, then you will lose the reward God had
prepared for you and be relegated to God’s “second
best” for your life.
(vs. 16) Esther makes up her mind to go before the king
and take a chance, but she asks Mordecai to have the
Jews in Shushan fast and pray specifically for her for three
days while she and her maidens do the same.
Christ recommended fasting for hard cases (Matt.
17:21).
Matt 17:21
21) Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and
fasting.
The early church fasted (Acts 14:23).
Acts 14:23
13. 23) And when they had ordained them elders in every
church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended
them to the Lord, on whom they believed.
The Apostle Paul fasted often (2 Cor. 11:27).
2Cor 11:27
27) In weariness and painfulness, in watchings often, in
hunger and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and nakedness.
If there is some answer to prayer that you need really
badly, it won’t hurt to fast for it.
verse 16- If I perish, I perish
Esther’s statment in verse 16 is a good way for Christians
to handle the trying circumstancesof life. Esther said,
“If I perish, I perish.”
Esther determined to trust God and do right even if
it cost her life.
When you do act, realize that you are not taking a
chance, but put yourself in God’s hands.
Job said, “Though he slay me, yet will I trust in
him” (Job 13:15).
14. Like Joab’s attitude in 2 Samuel 10:12 “Be of
good courage, and let us play the men for our
people, and for the cities of our God: and the
LORD DO THAT WHICH SEEMETH HIM GOOD.”
The three Hebrew children in Daniel 3:16–18 told
King Nebuchadnezzar, “We are not careful to
answer thee in this matter. If it be so, our God
whom we serve is able to deliver us from the
burning fiery furnace...BUT IF NOT, be it
known unto thee, O king, that we will not
serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image
which thou hast set up.”
They were prepared to do right whether God
delivered them or not.
verse 17
Up to this point Esther “did the commandment of
Mordecai” (Esth. 2:20).
Now, “Mordecai went his way, and did according
to all that Esther had commanded him.”
15. The little girl has grown up. She has taken on some
responsibility, and she is going to risk her life to do as
Mordecai asked. So, Mordecai reciprocates and does as
she ask him to do.
Husbands there are sometimes when your wife is right,
and you should do what she asks you to do, regardless of
how you feel?
When Sarah told Abraham to get rid of Ishmael, Abraham
didn’t want to do it, but God said, “In all that Sarah hath
said unto thee, hearken unto her voice” (Gen. 21:12).
Sarah wasn’t usurping Abraham’s authority. She saw
something that Abraham didn’t see because he
loved Ishmael.
The same apostle Paul who said, “Wives, submit
yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord”
(Eph. 5:22), also said, “submitting yourselves ONE TO
ANOTHER in the fear of the Lord.”