The document discusses the story of Esther and highlights the importance of taking action in service to God, regardless of personal fears or excuses. It emphasizes the necessity of spiritual preparation, boldness, and love in fulfilling one's purpose. The message encourages individuals to recognize their role in God's plan and not shy away from challenges.

1. Such A
Time as
This
Esther 4:13-14

2. Everybody
Somebody
Anybody
Nobody

12. What Must we
learn from
Esther?

13. “Do NOT think...”
“in the king's palace you
will escape any more
than all the other Jews”
I’M SAFE!

14. “Do NOT think...”
“For if you keep silent at this
time, relief and deliverance will
rise for the Jews from another
place, but you and your
father's house will perish.“
I’LL KEEP SILENT!

15. “Do NOT think...”
“And who knows whether you
have not come to the kingdom
for such a time as this?”
IT’S SOMEBODY
ELSE’S PROBLEM!

16. “Do NOT think...”
IT’S SOMEBODY
ELSE’S PROBLEM!
I’M SAFE!
I’LL KEEP SILENT!

18. “Fast on my behalf”

19. “Fast on my behalf”
“I will go”

20. “Fast on my behalf”
“I will go”
“If I perish, I perish”

21. “Fast on my behalf”
“I will go”
“If I perish, I perish”

22. Such a time
as this?

23. But you are a chosen race, a royal
priesthood, a holy nation, a people
for his own possession
1 Peter 2:9-10

24. But God has so composed the body
1 Corinthians 12:24

25. when each part is working properly,
makes the body grow
Ephesians 4:16

26. Such a
time as
this!

27. Have I not commanded you? Be
strong and courageous. Do not be
frightened, and do not be dismayed,
for Jehovah your God is with you
wherever you go.”
Joshua 1:9

28. Will today be the day
you decide
to go to
heaven?

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30. Miscellaneous 2014
#05
Such A Time As This
Esther 4:14-15
Compiled and Presented by:
Dave Stewart
6 July 2014
www.churchofchristmiranda.com
Synopsis: Esther reminds us that God uses people to accomplish his will. We must not think of reasons
to excuse ourselves from his service. She teaches us to prepare spiritually, go boldly, and not worry
about the cost.
“Let all that you do be done with love.”
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