Esther: God Is In Control

Sorrow and Mourning Become Joy and Celebration

Wonder Lake Bible Church — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

God is in control of everything… and will turn the sorrow and mourning of His people into joy and celebration. In part 3 of Esther: God Is In Control, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Esther 8-10.

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Study Notes

Previously in Esther…

Understanding the Text

Esther Elevated to Queen of Persia (Esther 1:1 – 2:23)
Haman Plots to Destroy the Jews (Esther 3:1 – 7:10)
1. Haman’s Rage at Mordecai and the Jews (Esther 3:1-15)
2. Mordecai Enlists the Help of Esther (Esther 4:1-17)
3. Esther Approaches the King (Esther 5:1-14)
4. Mordecai is Honored by the King (Esther 6:1-14)
5. Haman is Hanged (Esther 7:1-10)
6. Elevation of Mordecai (Esther 8:1-17)
Day of Deliverance (Esther 9:1-19)
Feast of Purim (Esther 9:20 – 10:3)

Principles from the Text

God is in control of everyone and everything
God will ultimately deliver His people

Applying the Text

Are you resting in the hope of deliverance by our sovereign God?

A Surprising Turn of Events

Wonder Lake Bible Church — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

God is in control… of minor events… and major events. In part 2 of Esther: God Is In Control, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Esther 2-7.

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Study Notes

Previously in Esther…

Understanding the Text

Esther Elevated to Queen of Persia (Esther 1:1 – 2:23)
1. The Great Banquets of Xerxes (Esther 1:1-9)
2. Vashti’s Dethronement (Esther 1:10-22)
3. Esther is Made Queen (Esther 2:1-18)
4. Mordecai Discovers a Plot (Esther 2:19-23)
Haman Plots to Destroy the Jews (Esther 3:1 – 7:10)
1. Haman’s Rage at Mordecai and the Jews (Esther 3:1-15)
2. Mordecai Enlists the Help of Esther (Esther 4:1-17)
3. Esther Approaches the King (Esther 5:1-14)
4. Mordecai is Honored by the King (Esther 6:1-14)
5. Haman is Hanged (Esther 7:1-10)

Principles from the Text

God is control of both minor events and big events
God places people in a position to help others
If we are disobedient, God will work through someone else
We must be willing to pay a heavy price if necessary for our convictions

Applying the Text

Are you resting in God’s sovereign power and wisdom?
Are you faithfully serving others in the place where God has placed you?
Are you willing to serve God’s purposes no matter the cost?

Royal Splendor and a Stunning Refusal

Wonder Lake Bible Church — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

God is in control… of minor events. In part 1 of Esther: God Is In Control, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Esther 1.

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Study Notes

A Rapid-Fire History of Israel

Promise
Exodus
Wandering
Conquest
United Kingdom
Divided Kingdom
Exile
Assyria/Babylon/Persia
Return

A Rapid-Fire Introduction to Esther

Author: Unknown
Date: Fourth century BC
Purpose: To explain the origin of the Jewish celebration of Purim
Key Verse: Esther 4:14
Theme: God is in control (even when He is not mentioned!)
The unique feature of Esther

GOD IS IN CONTROL…

of minor events
of major events
of the lives of believers
of the lives of unbelievers
when it is obvious
when it is subtle
of everything all the time!

What the Scriptures do NOT teach…

Understanding the Text

I. Esther Elevated to Queen of Persia (Esther 1:1–2:23)

II. The Feud Between Haman and Mordecai Ezra (Esther 3:1–8:17)

III. The Jews’ Day of Deliverance (Esther 9:1-19)

IV. Institution of the Feast of Purim (Esther 9:20–10:3)

Understanding the Text

I. Esther Elevated to Queen of Persia (Esther 1:1–2:23)

A. The Great Banquets of Xerxes (Esther 1:1-9)

B. Vashti’s Dethronement (Esther 1:10-22)