Now if you would, take your bibles and turn with me to the book of esther chapter 2. Esther was placed in a royal position to assist in the delivery of gods divine plan. Were introduced to him at the beginning of the book of esther where he has staged a grand. If youre using a church bible, youll find that on page 410 and 411. Esther is a beautiful book, but is often misunderstood. Sermons on esther first presbyterian church, jackson, mississippi. This silence doesnt mean that god was inactive though. And who knows but that you have come to the royal palace for such a time as this esther 4.
Sermon on esther sermon outline by kevin cauley from the book of esther showing us the great lessons that can be gleaned from this great story. You want to open your bible, if you will, to the book of esther. The book of esther a sermon by graeme codrington youtube. This is probably because god was awfully silent during this period as israels sin against him had reached its peak. Chapter one opens with the abundance of lavish festivals and feasts of king ahasuerus of persia. Remember, the babylonians conquered the jewish people, destroyed jerusalem and carried many. If you were with us last lords day evening in chapter 1, you would have seen one such sudden reversal. One day king xerxes, the king of persia gave a notice to all cities. Captive israel in sackcloth and ashes key verses esther 4. This sermon series is not about the virtues of the people who saved the jews from certain genocide. By spending a moment focusing on esther as an individual and addressing the very real and horrible things this woman of god endured, we are able to more clearly see her character and courage and god s redemptive love at work in spite of the sins of man. And yet, as the book unfolds, those who hear a series of sermons through esther will be encouraged to trust gods promises in their own lives. The book of esther 6 powerful life lessons from the bible.
The title for our series of studies in the book of esther is sudden reversals. Sermons on esther first presbyterian church, jackson. So her cousin name mordecai decided to take care of her. Free access to sermons on esther, church sermons, illustrations on esther. The book of esther is often scrutinized for the lack of any reference to god in it. And yet, as the book unfolds, those who hear a series of sermons through esther will be encouraged to trust gods promises in their own lives, despite the circumstances. When god seems far away book of esther unlocking the bible. Its about the providence of god and his ability to accomplish his will, despite the imperfections of his people. While the basic narrative is well known and the subject of a few different film adaptations. For such a time as this sermon by galen hackman, esther. Five things about esther that nobody talks about jews. Haman has issues buys off king for holocaust heyday, 5. Humanly speaking, the book of esther makes it seem highly unlikely that gods promises will be kept.