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Esther: An unseen hand moves the queen. / Pastor Jeff Struecker
Big Idea: An unseen hand moves the queen.
Esther 1:1-9
I. God sets rules of the game
Esther 1:1-3
These events took place during the days of Ahasuerus, who ruled 127 provinces from India to Cush. In those days King Ahasuerus reigned from his royal throne in the fortress at Susa. He held a feast in the third year of his reign for all his officials and staff, the army of Persia and Media, the nobles, and the officials from the provinces.
II. The board is set
Esther 1:4-5
He displayed the glorious wealth of his kingdom and the magnificent splendor of his greatness for a total of 180 days. At the end of this time, the king held a week-long banquet in the garden courtyard of the royal palace for all the people, from the greatest to the least, who were present in the fortress of Susa.
III. The King makes the first move
Esther 1:6-9
White and blue linen hangings were fastened with fine white and purple linen cords to silver rods on marble columns. Gold and silver couches were arranged on a mosaic pavement of red feldspar, marble, mother-of-pearl, and precious stones. Drinks were served in an array of gold goblets, each with a different design. Royal wine flowed freely, according to the king’s bounty. The drinking was according to royal decree: “There are no restrictions.” The king had ordered every wine steward in his household to serve whatever each person wanted. Queen Vashti also gave a feast for the women of King Ahasuerus’s palace.
Next Steps:
- Believe: Today, I surrender my soul to King Jesus.
- Become: Today, I will stop fighting against the hand of God.
- Be Sent: This week, I will demonstrate my peace in God’s plan.
Growth Group Questions:
- On a scale of 1-10, how well did you trust God’s invisible hand last week?
- How can you recognize God's sovereignty in the small events of your daily life?
- How often do you turn to Jesus first during times of uncertainty?
- How can we maintain faith in God's sovereignty during challenging life situations
- How do you see God's hand in unexpected people or situations in your own life?
- How does your faith cause you to stand up for what is right, even when it's difficult?
- Pray for the Holy Spirit to help you trust that God is at work around you, even when you don’t see it.
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Big Idea: An unseen hand moves the queen.
Esther 1:1-9
I. God sets rules of the game
Esther 1:1-3
These events took place during the days of Ahasuerus, who ruled 127 provinces from India to Cush. In those days King Ahasuerus reigned from his royal throne in the fortress at Susa. He held a feast in the third year of his reign for all his officials and staff, the army of Persia and Media, the nobles, and the officials from the provinces.
II. The board is set
Esther 1:4-5
He displayed the glorious wealth of his kingdom and the magnificent splendor of his greatness for a total of 180 days. At the end of this time, the king held a week-long banquet in the garden courtyard of the royal palace for all the people, from the greatest to the least, who were present in the fortress of Susa.
III. The King makes the first move
Esther 1:6-9
White and blue linen hangings were fastened with fine white and purple linen cords to silver rods on marble columns. Gold and silver couches were arranged on a mosaic pavement of red feldspar, marble, mother-of-pearl, and precious stones. Drinks were served in an array of gold goblets, each with a different design. Royal wine flowed freely, according to the king’s bounty. The drinking was according to royal decree: “There are no restrictions.” The king had ordered every wine steward in his household to serve whatever each person wanted. Queen Vashti also gave a feast for the women of King Ahasuerus’s palace.
Next Steps:
- Believe: Today, I surrender my soul to King Jesus.
- Become: Today, I will stop fighting against the hand of God.
- Be Sent: This week, I will demonstrate my peace in God’s plan.
Growth Group Questions:
- On a scale of 1-10, how well did you trust God’s invisible hand last week?
- How can you recognize God's sovereignty in the small events of your daily life?
- How often do you turn to Jesus first during times of uncertainty?
- How can we maintain faith in God's sovereignty during challenging life situations
- How do you see God's hand in unexpected people or situations in your own life?
- How does your faith cause you to stand up for what is right, even when it's difficult?
- Pray for the Holy Spirit to help you trust that God is at work around you, even when you don’t see it.