Instruction and accountability go hand in hand. We can't have one without the other.

What is wisdom? It's the proper application of God's Word to life's situations.

Greatness in the Bible is defined in terms of faithfulness and how well one treats other people. Mordecai was great because he trusted the Lord, sought the welfare of his brothers, and spoke peace to all people.

After God brought victory to his people, they celebrated. We should do the same.

The Jews destroyed their enemies by the hand of God. They didn't go looking for a fight, but they were willing to engage in one when it came to them.

Queen Esther and Mordecai convinced the king to issue a decree allowing the Jews to defend themselves from the attacks of their neighbors. Their freedom was going to be won.

Every decision we make has consequences, whether good or bad. This is especially true for our evil and sinful choices. Haman's story is an excellent warning to us.

Haman's plot was exposed by Queen Esther during her second banquet with the King and Haman. It was not a good day for him.

King Ahasuerus honored Mordecai for his discovery of the plot against the king's life. Haman was the one to honor Mordecai.

Haman devised a plan for hanging Mordecai because he was angry over the fact that Mordecai wouldn't bow to him.