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The absence of the name of God in the book of Esther has for centuries caused many to doubt God's hand upon its main characters, Esther and Mordecai. But the book of Esther is like an unsigned painting, challenging us to search its pages to discover the existence of the One who remains elusive.
The Book of Esther tells a story of the deliverance of the Jewish people. We are shown a Persian emperor, Ahasuerus (loosely based on Xerxes, 485–464 B.C.), who makes momentous decisions for trivial reasons, and his wicked minister, Haman, who takes advantage of the king’s compliance to pursue a personal vendetta against the Jews by having ...
Structure. Esther is divided into four parts. Chapters 1-2 describe Esther ’s coronation. 3-6 detail Haman’s plot and Mordecai’s rise to power. 7-8 record Haman’s demise and the Jewish people’s deliverance. Chapters 9-10 conclude with liberation and celebration. Esther 1-2: Esther Becomes Queen.
This program is taught by and intended for women. The book of Esther in the Old Testament contains many important godly principles. In this first lesson on the book of Esther, Becky Blackmon sets the stage for the book by providing historical and geographical information. Length: 44:10. Watch Now.
Esther 1. Xerxes’ Royal Feast. 1 This is what happened in the days of Xerxes, a who reigned over 127 provinces from India to Cush. b 2 In those days King Xerxes sat on his royal throne in the citadel of Susa. 3 In the third year of his reign, Xerxes held a feast for all his officials and servants. The military leaders of Persia and Media were ...
2. ( Esther 1:12) Queen Vashti refuses to appear before the drunken guests of the feast. But Queen Vashti refused to come at the king’s command brought by his eunuchs; therefore the king was furious, and his anger burned within him. a. But Queen Vashti refused to come: Though Vashti was by no means a follower of the true God, she had enough ...
Updated on March 06, 2021. The book of Esther is one of only two books in the Bible named for women. The other is the book of Ruth. In the story of Esther, you'll meet a beautiful young queen who risked her life to serve God and save her people.
