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Aug 19, 2012 · Several years into the reign of Ahasuerus – or Xerxes – the book of Esther opens when he calls a six-month summit, does the king, in the capital city of Shushan – or Susa as it’s called. This occurred in 483 B.C. And this is a strategic war planning meeting, a six-month war strategy session.
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- The Question in Esther: Where Is God?
- Historical Background to Esther
- The King of Susa
- The Party in Persia
- Drinking and Dancing
- Political Wisdom
- Conclusion to Esther 1
When Esther is studied, we see that the literature critics were exactly right on this story. It has all the elements of a perfect piece of literature. Of course, this is not surprising to those of us who look upon the Bible as the inspired Word of God. And of course, I think that if they had had someone point out to them the literary characteristic...
Let me review for you what was going on in the days of Esther. You remember of course, that God set up a royal line through King David. David’s son, Solomon ruled after him. The reign of Solomon was the golden age for Israel. Peace and prosperity for all. But after Solomon things got bad. The nation could not decide who should be the next king, and...
Esther 1:1. Now it came to pass in the days of Ahasuerus (this was the Ahasuerus who reigned over one hundred and twenty-seven provinces, from India to Ethiopia), Some translations might say Xerxes, but Ahasuerus is probably best. The reason the NIV says Xerxes, is because the term Ahasuerus is a title, not a name. It is like saying “Caesar,” “Phar...
Esther 1:3-4. That in the third year of his reign he made a feast for all his officials and servants — the powers of Persia and Media, the nobles, and the princes of the provinces being before him — when he showed the riches of his glorious kingdom and the splendor of his excellent majesty for many days, one hundred and eighty days in all. A 180 da...
Esther 1:10a. On the seventh day, when the heart of the king was merry with wine… Today, we might say, “he was wasted.” In that time, Herodotus the historian tells us that the Persians drank as they discussed matters of state. They believed that intoxication put them closer to the spiritual world. It is the Persian custom to deliberate about the gr...
Esther 1:13-15. Then the king said to the wise men who understood the times (for this was the king’s manner toward all who knew law and justice, those closest to him being Carshena, Shethar, Admatha, Tarshish, Meres, Marsena, and Memucan, the seven princes of Persia and Media, who had access to the king’s presence, and who ranked highest in the kin...
So ends chapter one. The plot is set up. A proud king. A deposed queen. A national law. We have seen the leadership of the proud and powerful. We will soon see their fall at the hands of a Israelite woman. We have seen that despite their wealth and power, they were really quite foolish and petty. Of course, this is one of the worst combinations: po...
Sermons in this Series. June 2, 2013. Introducing Esther — Part One. Esther 1:1–9 Sermon • Includes Transcript • 43:00 • ID: 2956. June 2, 2013. Introducing Esther — Part Two. Esther 1:1–9 Sermon • Includes Transcript • 32:34 • ID: 2957. June 10, 2013. Wine, Women, and Self. Esther 1:10–2:4 Sermon • Includes Transcript • 40:49 • ID: 2958.
Jan 1, 2019 · Listen to or download for free sermons from the book of Esther by Alistair Begg. Choose from below or see additional sermons using our bible scripture sorting tool. 1. Introducing Esther, Part One. Esther 1:1-9 . 2. Introducing Esther, Part Two. Esther 1:1-9 . 3. Wine, Women and Self. Esther 1:10-2:4 . 4. Providence. Esther 2:1-23. 5. Mordecai ...
Sep 6, 2018 · Here are five reasons to preach through the book of Esther. 1. Esther teaches us how to read all of God’s Word. On the surface, Esther is a beautiful story full of coincidence and overly optimistic characters. One could read it casually and not even understand why it’s in the Bible at all.
Sep 12, 2021 · Esther 1:1-22. God Providentially Makes the Way for Esther Through a Drunken National Celebration and a Rebellious Queen. God rules over every detail. Nothing will prevent God from fully establishing his kingdom on earth as in heaven.
