Chapter One - Verses 1,2
The
Potency Of Persia
The
setting in which Esther and her guardian
Mordecai were in is established in these
two opening verses of this Book.
Mixed with this potent kingdom is the
audacity that one can do whatever he
wishes without consequences. The
challenge for God's people to overcome
their enemies is a daunting one.
- The Mighty
Kingship - vs.1a
a.
His Name - ...Ahasuerus... The
meaning of his name: "I
will be silent and poor" b. His Fame ...this
is Ahasuerus...
-
The Massive Kingdom - vs.1b
a.
It's Reach
- ...from India even unto
Ethiopia... b. It's Reign ...over
an hundred and ...
-
The Majestic Kingdom - vs.2
a.
The Royalty - ...the king...
b. The Ruler - ...sat
on the throne...
c. The Riches - ...the
palace...
Satan's tactics are revealed. His
initial objective was not to annihilate
God's people, but to conform them to the
world (ch.3:3,5).
The Apostle Paul warned believers in
Rome against conformity to this world (Romans
12:1,3). When Satan fails to
conform believers to this world... he
seeks their utter destruction.
Fortunately, Satan is not omnipotent.
Mordecai and Esther demonstrate that it
is faith in God that overcometh the
world (1
John 5:4,5).
Sincerely, Dr. Arthur Belanger
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