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Old Testament Survey
CHAPTER EIGHTEEN
ESTHER
OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to:
- Name the author of the book of Esther.
- Identify to whom the book of Esther was written.
- State the purpose for the book of Esther.
- Write the Key Verse of the book of Esther from memory.
- State the Life and Ministry Principle for the book of Esther.
INTRODUCTION
AUTHOR: Unknown
TO WHOM: The Jews scattered throughout Persia.
PURPOSE: Continuation of history of Israel. Also to recount the providential care of God for His people.
KEY VERSE: Esther 4:14
LIFE AND MINISTRY PRINCIPLE: God meets the crises of life with human vessels which He has prepared.
MAIN CHARACTERS: Esther, Vashti, Haman, Mordecai, Ahasuerus
OUTLINE
I. Introduction: Esther 1:1-22
A. The great feasts: Esther 1:1-9
B. A domestic problem: Esther 1:10-12
C. A royal commandment: Esther 1:13-22