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“A Decree of Death Against the Jews” Esther 3:10-15Sermon by Henry Knox
Roller Coaster April 21, 2024 Elwyn Johnston 1 Thessalonians 5:16 Verse of the Week: “Rejoice in the Lord always” Philippians 4:4 1. Continual joy “I have told you these things so that you will be filled with My joy, and that your joy may be full.” John 15:11 “Rejoice in the Lord always” Philippians 4:4 Get rid of sin “Restore unto me the joy of my salvation” Psalm 51:12 Walk in obedience “God gives…joy to those who please Him.” Eccl 2:26 Spend time with God “in God's presence there is fulness of joy” Ps. 16:11 “you have grief now; but I will see you again, and your heart will rejoice, and no one will take your joy away from you.” John 16:22 “Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.” John 16:24 Walk in forgiveness “filled with rage. Haman had learned of Mordecai's nationality, so he decided it was not enough to lay hands on Mordecai alone. Instead, he looked for a way to destroy all the Jews” Esther 3:5 & 6 2. Contagious joy Focus on Jesus “Even though the fig trees have no blossoms, and there are no grapes on the vines; even though the olive crop fails, and the fields lie empty and barren; even though the flocks die in the fields, and the cattle barns are empty, yet I will rejoice in the LORD! I will be joyful in the God of my salvation! The Lord God is my strength! He makes me as surefooted as a deer, able to tread upon the heights.” Hab. 3:17 – 19 Focus on the needs of others “But about midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns of praise to God, and the prisoners were listening to them.” Acts 16:25 Focus on the end “fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, disregarding the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” Heb. 12:2
Is God asking you to do something selfless and brave to help someone else? You never know the significance such a decision could have or how many lives it might impact! Show Notes: Episode 203 Subscribe: My Daily Briefing
Jerry, Scott, Papa, and Jared discuss this pivotal chapter in the story of Esther.
Jerry, Papa Fred, and Jared discuss how a trust in God's providence can lead to action on behalf of others.
Jerry, Papa Fred, and Jared discuss the evil plans Haman makes against the Jewish people in this chapter.
a) Esther Pleads for the Jews (Esther 8:1-8)b) Mordecai Issues a Self Defense Edict (Esther 8:9-17)c) The Jews Defend Themselves (Esther 9:1-10)d) The Jews Triumph over Their Foes (Esther 9:11-17)
a) Haman Wants to Destroy the Jews (Esther 3:1-7)b) Xerxes Decrees the Jews Destruction (Esther 3:8-15)c) Mordecai Mourns for His People (Esther 4:1-8)d) Esther Resolves to Approach Xerxes (Esther 4:9-17)
Esther is simultaneously a victory and a tragedy. In some ways, If you look at it through a modern lens, it should be called the Victory of Mordecai and the Tragedy of Esther. Esther loses her parents and then is taken into the harem of a despotic king to be used as he wishes. Mordecai ends up, like Daniel, a very high official and ruler in his expatriated land. This will be a great study of Esther as we look at the emotions, the world and the meanings of one of the most cherished, and often misunderstood books of the Bible.-----------LINKS----------Support 10WB on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/10weekbibleThe 10 Week Bible - http://www.10WeekBible.comTwitter: @DarrenHibbs - https://twitter.com/DarrenHibbsSign up for my newsletter - http://www.darrenhibbs.comGet a copy of the 10 Week Bible Study today - https://www.amazon.com/Darren-Hibbs/e/B00B4I47CE/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=sl2&tag=darrenhcom0a-20&linkId=401f3d79974c70929517936977e32df9My other YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChUU0XHSHuhSyN8qk-7efYgSign up for or email list at 10WeekBible.comSupport the show
Esther is simultaneously a victory and a tragedy. In some ways, If you look at it through a modern lens, it should be called the Victory of Mordecai and the Tragedy of Esther. Esther loses her parents and then is taken into the harem of a despotic king to be used as he wishes. Mordecai ends up, like Daniel, a very high official and ruler in his expatriated land. This will be a great study of Esther as we look at the emotions, the world and the meanings of one of the most cherished, and often misunderstood books of the Bible.-----------LINKS----------Support 10WB on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/10weekbibleThe 10 Week Bible - http://www.10WeekBible.comTwitter: @DarrenHibbs - https://twitter.com/DarrenHibbsSign up for my newsletter - http://www.darrenhibbs.comGet a copy of the 10 Week Bible Study today - https://www.amazon.com/Darren-Hibbs/e/B00B4I47CE/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=sl2&tag=darrenhcom0a-20&linkId=401f3d79974c70929517936977e32df9My other YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChUU0XHSHuhSyN8qk-7efYgSign up for or email list at 10WeekBible.comSupport the show
Esther is simultaneously a victory and a tragedy. In some ways, If you look at it through a modern lens, it should be called the Victory of Mordecai and the Tragedy of Esther. Esther loses her parents and then is taken into the harem of a despotic king to be used as he wishes. Mordecai ends up, like Daniel, a very high official and ruler in his expatriated land. This will be a great study of Esther as we look at the emotions, the world and the meanings of one of the most cherished, and often misunderstood books of the Bible.-----------LINKS----------Support 10WB on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/10weekbibleThe 10 Week Bible - http://www.10WeekBible.comTwitter: @DarrenHibbs - https://twitter.com/DarrenHibbsSign up for my newsletter - http://www.darrenhibbs.comGet a copy of the 10 Week Bible Study today - https://www.amazon.com/Darren-Hibbs/e/B00B4I47CE/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=sl2&tag=darrenhcom0a-20&linkId=401f3d79974c70929517936977e32df9My other YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChUU0XHSHuhSyN8qk-7efYgSign up for or email list at 10WeekBible.comSupport the show
Esther is simultaneously a victory and a tragedy. In some ways, If you look at it through a modern lens, it should be called the Victory of Mordecai and the Tragedy of Esther. Esther loses her parents and then is taken into the harem of a despotic king to be used as he wishes. Mordecai ends up, like Daniel, a very high official and ruler in his expatriated land. This will be a great study of Esther as we look at the emotions, the world and the meanings of one of the most cherished, and often misunderstood books of the Bible.-----------LINKS----------Support 10WB on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/10weekbibleThe 10 Week Bible - http://www.10WeekBible.comTwitter: @DarrenHibbs - https://twitter.com/DarrenHibbsSign up for my newsletter - http://www.darrenhibbs.comGet a copy of the 10 Week Bible Study today - https://www.amazon.com/Darren-Hibbs/e/B00B4I47CE/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=sl2&tag=darrenhcom0a-20&linkId=401f3d79974c70929517936977e32df9My other YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChUU0XHSHuhSyN8qk-7efYgSign up for or email list at 10WeekBible.comSupport the show
Esther is simultaneously a victory and a tragedy. In some ways, If you look at it through a modern lens, it should be called the Victory of Mordecai and the Tragedy of Esther. Esther loses her parents and then is taken into the harem of a despotic king to be used as he wishes. Mordecai ends up, like Daniel, a very high official and ruler in his expatriated land. This will be a great study of Esther as we look at the emotions, the world and the meanings of one of the most cherished, and often misunderstood books of the Bible.-----------LINKS----------Support 10WB on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/10weekbibleThe 10 Week Bible - http://www.10WeekBible.comTwitter: @DarrenHibbs - https://twitter.com/DarrenHibbsSign up for my newsletter - http://www.darrenhibbs.comGet a copy of the 10 Week Bible Study today - https://www.amazon.com/Darren-Hibbs/e/B00B4I47CE/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=sl2&tag=darrenhcom0a-20&linkId=401f3d79974c70929517936977e32df9My other YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChUU0XHSHuhSyN8qk-7efYgSupport the show
Hitler didn't decide to try an annihilate the Jews because he had a bad encounter with one of them. They were one of his scapegoats. He had several groups of people he blamed the Germans' problems on, and the Jews were always front and center. There may have been some individual encounters Hitler had, but he tapped into a growing antisemitism that was already alive and well in Germany. Many have suggested that Haman's pride was so damaged by Mordecai that he determined to wipe out all the Jews because of it. This is quite a stretch, since Haman decided to let Mordecai live until his plan was complete. Such fomented hatred doesn't happen because one person disrespects you. It seems much more likely that Mordecai and Haman both knew Haman's heritage and that for the first time since the days of Saul, an Amalekite was given the kind of power and authority to repay their mortal adversaries for the pronounced annihilation agains them with one of their own. Haman was the second-in-command of the most powerful empire the world had ever seen, and it was his opportunity to get retribution for what the Jews did to his forefathers. When some crisis comes along and our politicians propose new legislation to solve that problem the next day, we need to understand clearly what's going on in the background. 100% of the time, the politicians already have the legislation drafted and they're just waiting for the right crisis to bring it up. That's why they have hundreds of pages of legislation ready to go the day after a crisis. It's very likely that's the same thing here. Mordecai already knew the kinds of evil Haman had in store for the Jews, so he refused to bow. Mordecai's insolence was just the catalyst for Haman to make it his first and top priority of his new reign. Again, this is only speculation, but it's a speculation that scripture seems to be very strongly hinting at.Why do you think Haman decided to kill all the Jews?_______________Esther is simultaneously a victory and a tragedy. In some ways, If you look at it through a modern lens, it should be called the Victory of Mordecai and the Tragedy of Esther. Esther loses her parents and then is taken into the harem of a despotic king to be used as he wishes. Mordecai ends up, like Daniel, a very high official and ruler in his expatriated land. This will be a great study of Esther as we look at the emotions, the world and the meanings of one of the most cherished, and often misunderstood books of the Bible.-----------LINKS----------Support 10WB on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/10weekbibleThe 10 Week Bible - http://www.10WeekBible.comTwitter: @DarrenHibbs - https://twitter.com/DarrenHibbsSign up for my newsletter - http://www.darrenhibbs.comGet a copy of the 10 Week Bible Study today - https://www.amazon.com/Darren-Hibbs/e/B00B4I47CE/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=sl2&tag=darrenhcom0a-20&linkId=401f3d79974c70929517936977e32df9My other YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChUU0XHSHuhSyN8qk-7efYgTake the Podcast Survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/W666XWWSupport the show
March 15, 2022. Five Minutes in the Word scriptures for today, Esther 9:18-19. The Jews in all the provinces celebrated their festival the very day after they finished their work of defeating their enemies. Enduring Word commentary; Faithlife Study Bible; and/or Matthew Henry Commentary. #Podchaser list of "60 Best Podcasts to Discover for November 2021" #MinutesWord; #dailydevotional. Listen, like, follow, share! Available on Apple podcast; Spotify; Tune-in Radio; iHeart; Goodpods; Stitcher; and many others!! #MinutesWord. Financial support is welcome at https://anchor.fm/esbc-webmaster #prayforpeace #prayforukraine #purim2022
As we continue to study the wicked plot devised by Haman to exterminate the Jews, let us be reminded of the character of this man. He was a proud, angry, vengeful man who managed to convince the king to promote him to prime minister. In this message, we are going to examine the rest of the details of his horrific plan. We must understand the depravity of man's heart.
2/13/2022. Five Minutes in the Word scriptures for today, Esther 4;1-3. Mordecai mourns the bloody edict of Haman. Enduring Word commentary; Faithlife Study Bible; and/or Matthew Henry Commentary. #Podchaser list of "60 Best Podcasts to Discover for November 2021" #MinutesWord; #dailydevotional. Listen, like, follow, share! Available on Apple podcast; Spotify; Tune-in Radio; iHeart; Goodpods; Stitcher; and many others!! #MinutesWord. Financial support is welcome at https://anchor.fm/esbc-webmaster --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/esbc-webmaster/support
“Relief and deliverance will arise for the Jews” (Esther 4:14). Mordecai said those words. Though a holocaust had been declared, Mordecai...
Sermon Series: Esther Sermon text: Esther 2:19-3:15 Preacher: Pastor Thabiti Date: October 24, 2021
On this episode of Rightly Dividing, we have a date with the most beautiful woman in all of Persia, the Jew Hadassah who blooms into Queen Esther right before our very eyes. Esther, as we soon see, is a woman of destiny, one on whose shoulders rests the future of the Jewish people. We learn that Esther was chosen for 'such a time as this', and she shirks not from accepting the role she was born to play. But what about, you, Christian? You who are living, amazingly and unbelievably so, in the prophesied end times, will you answer the call to step forward for the Lord as did Esther?
Recording Date: 2014-11-09 Speaker: JB Bond, Th.M (Senior Pastor)
In the third sermon of our Advent series, Pastor Blake shows how familiar stories of rescue from the Old Testament period of Babylonian captivity foreshadow the coming Rescuer. Advent 2019Ransom Captive IsraelI. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego and the Fiery Furnace (Daniel 3) II. Daniel and the Lions’ Den (Daniel 6) III. Esther Saves the Jews (Esther 1-8)
In this thirteenth message from Esther, the Jews' -D-day- had arrived. Designated by Haman many months ago for the destruction of all Jews -Esther 3-, God reversed the outcome through Esther and Mordecai - RETALIATION was made legal for all Jews to defend themselves. Mordecai's authority was greatly feared and the Jewish people were able to fight and kill their enemies. The next day the king showed favor to Esther, allowing the Jews to fight one more day in Susa, and REVENGE was accomplished against the family of Haman as his dead sons were publicly impaled. The Jews finished that second day by killing another 300 men. REST came to the Jews because 75,000 were killed in the provinces - their dead enemies brought freedom and feasting for Jews throughout the empire
The Retaliation, Rest, and Rejoicing of the Jews Esther 8:1-10:3
Saving the Jews Esther 8:3-9:19 Pastor Stephen Witmer
4.6.2014 - Josh Perry - Bloody Esther, Queen of the Jews (Esther)