Mordechai and Esther are elevated in the King's court, and given the power to write decrees in the royal name. They give the Jews the power to defend themselves against their enemies. The people in Persian empire learn that the might of the Empire is now supporting the Jews.

At the second party, Esther exposes the true nature of Haman, and the plot to destroy her people. She understands that true loyalty to the King is the only path to victory. Esther demonstrates to the king who is really with him, and who is trying to take advantage of him.

The King has difficulty sleeping, as Esther has left him with some curious and mysterious hints. Who is truly loyal to me? What is Haman up to? The King identifies Mordechai and his loyalty to him, and he wants to give him the proper honor. Haman senses that his tactics are beginning to backfire.

Esther realizes that the key to success is to show the king that the truly loyal servant is Mordechai, and that the disloyal usurper is Haman. She devises an ingenious plan to make the king suspicious of Haman. She makes a party!

Mordechai has lost his influence in the court of the King, and imminent genocide seems unavoidable. The people look to Queen Esther as their only hope for salvation.

Mordechai displays his loyalty to the King and refuses to bow to Haman. Infuriated at this slight, Haman devises his plot to commit genocide against the Jewish people.

King Ahaseurus begins his search for a new queen, and from all the young women brought before him, he chooses Esther. Esther was an orphan Jewish girl being raised by her cousin Mordechai, but she does not reveal her family background to the King. All who meet her are impressed by her grace and kindness, and even as queen she maintains her modesty and loyalty to her family.

We read of the arrogant display of wealth and power by the King Ahaseurus. The one thing he cannot tolerate is that his dominion over his wife is compromised.

We complete the entire book off ezekiel with the future name of the city of the Temple. "God is there" The name speaks volumes of what people will see when they look at the holy city.

A beautiful river flows from the new Temple, restoring life and health throughout the world.