Women of the Bible: Esther

Introduction:
In this story, God steps in and in a providential way delivers His people. This is important, because Jesus was to come from the Jews in fulfillment of His promise to Abraham in Genesis 12:1-3. The story has been recorded for us for our benefit. The story shows God’s providential care for His people. See Rom. 15:4

I. A look at the times of Esther.
    A. The king; leaders of nations were ____________/wicked/_____________.
        1. Prov. 29:2
        2. No different from today?
            a) moral failure of politicians; sports & entertainment figures
            b) philosophies of teachers/professors…
    B. It was a time of worldly _________ & _________. (1:3-8)
        1. Neglected their nation; welfare; and homes.
        2. Today: our world neglects basic principles of _______________.
        3. See 2 Tim. 3:1-5; Eccl. 12:13-14i
    C. It was a time of ______________ & drinking.
        1. See chapters 1-2.
            a) Vasti had the moral courage to do what was right!
        2. Today: immodesty is rampant!
        3. Christians must be aware of what they are wearing!
        4. 2 Tim 2:9-10
    D. It was a time when __________ _______ was cheap.
        1. Leader willing to kill 2 million ___________
        2. What is the worth of a human life today?

II. Esther stood up in her time!
    A. It was a time that needed a good person in a _______ _______.
        1. Esther did not stand by ____________ - that would have been sin.
        2. She did _______ _________ _________.
    B. We too, must ______ _____ for good in our time!
        1. God in His providence will use us to accomplish His _________ & His __________.
        2. This is a time when we need
            a) good people in leadership in our nation; ; _____________-; education; communications; & in the
                ___________!
        3. We each have a “___________ of _____________” in order to do the good things
            God planned for us long ago! (Eph. 2:10)

Conclusion:
A. Are you the kind of disciple God needs? Is He able to use YOU in His mission?



Women of the Bible: Esther Introduction: In this story, God steps in and in a providential way delivers His people. This is important, because Jesus was to come from the Jews in fulfillment of His promise to Abraham in Genesis 12:1-3. The story has been recorded for us for our benefit. The story shows God’s providential care for His people. See Rom. 15:4 I. A look at the times of Esther. A. The king; leaders of nations were ____________/wicked/_____________. 1. Prov. 29:2 2. No different from today? a) moral failure of politicians; sports & entertainment figures b) philosophies of teachers/professors… B. It was a time of worldly _________ & _________. (1:3-8) 1. Neglected their nation; welfare; and homes. 2. Today: our world neglects basic principles of _______________. 3. See 2 Tim. 3:1-5; Eccl. 12:13-14i C. It was a time of ______________ & drinking. 1. See chapters 1-2. a) Vasti had the moral courage to do what was right! 2. Today: immodesty is rampant! 3. Christians must be aware of what they are wearing! 4. 2 Tim 2:9-10 D. It was a time when __________ _______ was cheap. 1. Leader willing to kill 2 million ___________ 2. What is the worth of a human life today? II. Esther stood up in her time! A. It was a time that needed a good person in a _______ _______. 1. Esther did not stand by ____________ - that would have been sin. 2. She did _______ _________ _________. B. We too, must ______ _____ for good in our time! 1. God in His providence will use us to accomplish His _________ & His __________. 2. This is a time when we need a) good people in leadership in our nation; ; _____________-; education; communications; & in the ___________! 3. We each have a “___________ of _____________” in order to do the good things God planned for us long ago! (Eph. 2:10) Conclusion: A. Are you the kind of disciple God needs? Is He able to use YOU in His mission?