Pilgrim Baptist Church

The Forgotten Chapter Revealing Christ's Kingdom


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Most people think Esther ends at chapter 9 with the dramatic rescue and celebration—but God had a different plan. Chapter 10 seems like boring tax documents and bureaucracy, yet it contains one of the most powerful prophecies about Christ's coming kingdom hidden in plain sight. Why does the book of Esther end with tributes and chronicles instead of a climactic finale? In this verse-by-verse exposition of Esther chapter 10, Pastor Fortunato reveals how Mordecai's sustained faithfulness and second-in-command position paint a stunning picture of Jesus Christ's millennial reign. You'll discover why daily faithfulness matters more than mountaintop moments, how Gentile nations will one day bring tributes to the King of Kings, and what this forgotten chapter teaches about generational blessing. You'll Learn: 📖 The hidden christological typology in Mordecai's exaltation (Esther 10:1-3) 👑 How tribute from the "isles of the sea" foreshadows Revelation 21-22 ✝️ Why Israel must accept Christ before the nations stream to Zion (Zechariah 12:10) ⚖️ The biblical pattern: righteousness MUST come before peace (Melchizedek in Genesis 14, Hebrews 7) 🕊️ What "speaking peace to all his seed" reveals about Christ's eternal kingdom 📚 Why God emphasizes "the book" at the end of Esther AND Revelation This isn't just about ancient Persian politics—it's about your daily walk of faithfulness when life feels more like valley grinding than mountaintop glory. Mordecai didn't retire after the dramatic deliverance. He spent decades in sustained, faithful service seeking the welfare of his people. That's the call for every believer: generational faithfulness that outlasts the spotlight moments.
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Pilgrim Baptist ChurchBy Jimmy Fortunato