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Esther
Contributed by Archie Norman on Aug 21, 2015 (message contributor)
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1. Pictures Of Jesus
Contributed on Nov 6, 2015
Esther
Pictures of Jesus 1. Esther's life on the line for her people - 4:15-5:1, cp. Luke 23:33 2. Esther's intercession for her people - 7:3-4, 8:3-4, cp. I Timothy 2:5, Romans 8:34 3. Mordecai decreed victory and brought joy to his people - 8:10-16, cp. Colossians 2:14-15, John 15:11 When my ...read more
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2. Don't Be Fooled
Contributed on Oct 7, 2015
Esther
Don't Be Fooled Esther 6:11-12 1. The proud brought to humility A. A proud person is never satisfied with his blessing - 5:11-12 B. A proud person is consumed with bragging and fantasy - 5:11-12; 6:6 C. A proud person is filled with hate for those who do not feed his ...read more
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3. Life And Death Needs
Contributed on Oct 8, 2015
Esther
Life and Death Needs Esther 7:3-4; 8:3-6 1. The timing of when to ask A. What are the possible reasons to wait 3 times? B. What was the providential reason to wait 3 times? (5:14, 6:11) 2. The tears with the request A. My request should seek ...read more
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4. It's Fun To Be King
Contributed on Aug 21, 2015
study of the book of Esther
It's Fun to Be King Esther 1 1. Prestige - Image is everything - vs. 4-7 2. Power - Can you say, "control freak"? - vs. 10-12 3. Pride - Do not challenge my power - vs. 15-18 4. Problem - The crown will fall ...read more
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5. Our Holy War
Contributed on Oct 30, 2015
Esther
Our Holy War Esther 8:11-13 1. The Jews intent was to conquer the enemy...we convert the enemy - 8:11, cp. Galatians 1:23-24 2. The Jews benefit from the enemy...we bless the enemy - 8:11, cp. Romans 12:19-21 3. The Jews avenged the enemy....we advocate for the enemy - 8:13, cp. Luke ...read more
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6. Celebrate
Contributed on Oct 30, 2015
Esther
Celebrate Esther 9:20-22 There is a time to fast (4:16) and a time to feast (9:17, 18, 19, 22) 1. Celebrated their rest from the enemies A. Have you heard of the power of Jesus? - Revelation 5:5, Matthew 28:18 B. Have you heard of the promised of Jesus? - I John 4:4, Matthew ...read more
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7. When Your Life Becomes A Soap Opera
Contributed on Sep 3, 2015
Esther
When Your Life Becomes a Soap Opera Esther 2:15-17 1. Esther tested by her covenant - v. 8 *Reexamining "God can't bless that" 2. Esther transgressing against her convictions - v. 9 *When your virtue does not match your values 3. Ester trapped by her circumstances - v. 14 ...read more
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8. Doomsayer
Contributed on Sep 3, 2015
Esther
Doomsayer Esther 3:4-6 1.The power of doing right *Take a stand and you may be rewarded later or create havoc in the present 2. The power of influence *Placed without reason (v. 1), only to perform evil (v. 9) 3. The power of hate A. Self-consuming and you do not ...read more
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9. Doomsayer
Contributed on Sep 29, 2015
study of Esther
Doomsayer Esther 3:4-6 1. The power of doing right *Take a stand and you may be rewarded later or create havoc in the present 2. The power of influence *Placed without reason (vs. 1), only to perform evil (v. 9) 3. The power of hate A. Self-consuming and you do not ...read more
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10. A Spiritual Obituary
Contributed on Sep 29, 2015
Esther
A Spiritual Obituary Esther 4:13-17 1. The moment of desperation - my resistance - vs. 11 2. The moment of decision - my resolve - vs. 16 3. The moment of death - my resurrection - vs. 16 ...read more
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11. The Presence Of The King
Contributed on Sep 29, 2015
Esther
The Presence of the King Esther 4:16 1. She found favor in the presence of the king - 5:2 2. She found generosity in the presence of the king - 5:3, 6; 7:2 3. She found life in the presence of the king - 7:3 4. She found deliverance for others in the presence of the king - 7:4 5. She ...read more