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Learn about the story, themes, and structure of the book of Esther, a curious and exciting book in the Bible where God is never mentioned. Explore the characters, events, and ironies of the Persian plot to destroy the Jews and the Jewish deliverance by Esther and Mordecai.
David Guzik :: Study Guide for Esther 1. A Queen Is Deposed. Esther is the last of the historical books of the Bible, so its main character is named Esther - that is, Venus, the morning star, which sheds its light after all the other stars have ceased to shine, and while the sun still delays rising.
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Like many OT books, Esther is an anonymous work. It is possible that the author was someone like Mordecai, who had access to historical documents (2:23; 6:1) and an interest in Jewish affairs. Esther belongs to the period after the Babylonian exile, when Persia had replaced Babylon as the ruling power. The story is set in Susa, one of the Persian c...
The book of Esthertells how a Jewish girl became the queen of Persia and saved her people from a plot to destroy them. She is assisted in this by Mordecai, her cousin and guardian. Esther was written to explain the origin of the Feast of Purim and to ensure that it would be observed by all future generations of the Jewish people (9:28). It has clea...
Esther is an entertaining historical story that also reveals important truths about how and why the Jews survived such an overwhelming threat: 1. Divine providence. God is not mentioned by name in the book of Esther. But it shows clearly that, even when God is most hidden, he is still working to protect his chosen people. 2. Human responsibility. E...
Introduction (1:1–2:23)Main Action (3:1–9:19)Conclusion (9:20–10:3)Learn how God works in the shadows, protecting His people even when they are far from Him, in this book that never mentions His name. Download free notes, outlines, and programs, and read Dr. McGee's engaging insights into the drama of Esther.
Much like the book of Ruth, this book stands as one of the most skillfully written biblical books. Using eight feasts to systematically build and resolve suspense, the author constructed the story chiastically—using a Hebrew literary device in which events mirror each other inversely.
Nothing and no one can thwart His plan! In this six-week study, explore the subject of God's providence, walking verse by verse through the book of Esther. With Scripture memory, daily study, and group discussion questions, this resource is ideal for both individual and group study.
Learn about the author, date, purpose, themes and literary features of the book of Esther, a historical narrative of the deliverance of the Jews from Haman's plot. Find the chapters, verses and notes of the book of Esther online.
