Esther 4

Subject: Providence

Theme: God’s providence in bringing Esther to the throne.

Proposition: God is at work in carrying out the details to fulfill His purpose in the world.

Here is a remnant of the people of God living where He did not intend them to be.

A number of sins have been heaped upon the Jews: jealousy, pride, hatred, greed, revenge.

All would appear as though it was the end of these people. Haman in his anger has found a way to eradicate everyone who was an irritation to him. Except for the fact that we have a providential God who is in control and His purpose will be carried out.

• Fear of God’s people (vs 4:3)
• Folly of Haman
  • caused by pride
  • folly that led to an evil plot
  • brought him to his end
• The favor of Queen Esther
  • she could not approach the king without favor
  • she was the only hope for the Jews (vs 4:14) she could not escape if others did not
  • she would place her life on the line (vs 4:16)