We hope that our blog this week has helped you to apply the book of Esther
to your daily life. This Sunday, Ron will be preaching from the book of
Esther. Our hope would be that thinking through Esther will help prepare
you for what God has in store for your life this Sunday.
Read Esther, Chapters 7 and 8
Answer the following questions:
Haman's plans were finally and fully revealed to the king. I cannot think
that this is the way that Haman thought things would progress. His plans
were revealed right before his eyes at a banquet which he was forced to
attend after having given honor to the man whom he wanted to hang
(Mordecai)! Right after this, "Haman was terrified before the king and the
queen," (Esther 7:6), and rightfully so.
1. Are there hidden areas of your life where sin is active and that you are
banking on other people NEVER knowing?
If so, you might want to go ahead and start being afraid. "There is nothing
concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not be made known.
What you have said in the dark will be heard in the daylight, and what you
have whispered in the ear in the inner rooms will be proclaimed from the
roofs. (Luke 12:2-3)
2. Are you surrounding yourself with people who truly know you and want
God's best for you? If not, why not?
God's plan throughout the book of Esther is now made clear: He was going to
save His people. Lots and lots of patience, though, was needed on the part
of God's people. They could've given up hope at any point. God was
faithful, though.
3. Are you patient, trusting that God will protect you and has your
ultimate best in mind? (if you have time, read Hebrews 11, especially
11:40)
Mordecai received honor, but it was not immediate. He received honor for
remaining loyal to the king.
4. How can you, today, show your loyalty to the true King, Jesus?
Posted on Thursday, June 26, 2008
by Ben Reed
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