Esther 7:1-10
Sermon Notes
One point for each verse:
- Same Song …
- … 3rd Verse
- Currying Favor
- Cutting to the Chase (Finally)
- Kingly Outrage
- Curtains for ‘the Enemy’
- The King Cools Off (maybe), while Haman Grovels
- Haman’s Groveling Backfires
- Harbona’s Helpful Cameo
- Poetic Justice and Propitiation –
Reflection Questions
Read Numbers 6:24-26 (the blessing/benediction of Aaron) and Psalm 67:1-5. Why has God blessed his people? (Considering reading the next question before you answer this one.)
Esther risks her life for the sake of her people. She gives a voice to the voiceless, help to the helpless. Is this merely a description of what happened, or is it an example the Bible wants us to follow (based on this passage AND the rest of Scripture)? Consider: Prov 31:8-9; Romans 15:1ff; Romans 5:6, 8.
I once heard someone say: I want mercy for my sins, but I want justice for the sins of others. Does that describe the way you feel about sin? Read Mt 18:21-35 and see what Jesus has to say about this topic.