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The Book in brief: The book of Esther begins with the all-powerful King of Persia (Ahasuerus) banishing his queen and seeking a replacement. Esther—the adopted daughter of Mordecai—finds favor with the king and is accepted as queen of the realm (Ch.2:17).
The Book of Esther is a work of fiction whose figures are almost entirely unknown in the historical records. Nevertheless, the story told in Esther is significant, telling us about the persecution of Jewish people under Persian rule. Book of Esther: summary
This summary of the book of Esther provides information about the title, author (s), date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the Book of Esther.
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This book is perfect for people who feel that God is somehow hidden and unaware of their desperate circumstances. The name of God and prayer can be found nowhere in this short story. But God is actively working behind the scenes to preserve His covenant people from threatened extinction. The Providence of God is featured in all of the unexpected re...
THE PROVIDENCE OF GOD PROTECTS HIS PEOPLE AGAINST THREATS OF EXTERMINATION Esther 4:14 “For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance will arise for the Jews form another place and you and your father’s house will perish. And who knows whether you have not attained royalty for such a time as this?”
I. (1:1 – 2:18) PROVIDENCE CONTROLS WHO IS IN AUTHORITY – ESTHER PROVIDENTIALLY REPLACES VASHTI AS QUEEN A. (1:1-22) PROVIDENTIAL REMOVAL OF THE PERSIAN QUEEN — IMPRESSIVE DISPLAYS OF SECULAR OPULENCE AND DOMINION EXPOSED AS IMPOTENT AND FUTILE AS GOD’S PROVIDENCE WORKS OUT HIS OWN KINGDOM AGENDA (:1-4) Prologue – Historical Setting Showcasing the ...
To learn important lessons about the Providence of God – especially His ability to preserve His people, despite the severity of threats from formidable adversaries.To encourage us to continue to trust in God and His Providence when circumstances around us seem darkest and don’t make any sense.To see the interplay between the sovereignty of God and human responsibility play itself out in critical ways.To appreciate the importance to God of the ongoing existence of the Jewish people as fundamental to His program for history and as essential to the fulfillment of covenantal promises made to the pa...Bible Introductions – Esther Title; Author and Date; Background and Setting; Historical and Theological Themes; Interpretive Challenges; Outline; Footnotes; Title “Esther” serves as the title without variation through the ages. This book and the book of Ruth are the only OT books named after women.
May 28, 2020 · Written in narrative history, Hadassah (renamed Esther), a beautiful, unknown Jewish maiden is chosen to replace the banished Queen Vashti and ends up saving her people. The name Esther means star and she served as the star of the story. The main purpose of the book shows God’s faithfulness toward His people.
Esther. A+. A- Esther belonged to God's special people, the Jews. Esther and many other Jews lived in the land called Persia. Persia was a long way from their own land. The king of Persia was angry with the queen and he sent her away. Then he searched for another wife who would be the new queen. He chose Esther.
