The Story of God

Esther

God is Sovereign

483-473 BC Key Verses: Mordecai 2:15 - Only took what was given 4:14 Dont remain silent Nehemiah 6:10 Lift up Mordecai, Haman Or Ezra 7:3 Please spare me and my people

Esther

1. Esther becomes Queen - Queen Vashti removed CH 1 - Esther chosen queen Ch 2 - Mordacai saves the kings life CH 2b

Esther 2. Hamans plot to kill the Jews

- Mordecai will not bow to haman ch3 - A Law and a dice roll - Mordecai asks Esther for help CH 4

Esther 3. Stopping Haman

- Esther goes before the king ch5 - The kings Late night reading - Mordecai honored CH 6 - Queen Esthers request CH 7 - Haman on the gallows

Esther 4. The Jews are delievered

- A new law made ch8 - The Jews survive CH 9 - The Feast of Purim started CH 9 - Mordecai given great power CH 10