The Book of Esther - Review

Hello Everyone,

I pray that all is well with you today.  I hope that you all have enjoyed studying the Book of Esther.  This book is one of the most controversial books of the bible.  So many commentaries differ in their assessment of the purpose, author, and depiction of this book.  However, there is an agreement on common threads such as; endurance, sacrifice, and obedience.  Despite these differences, I hope that you have gleaned something inspirational from this study.  My ultimate prayer is that this study has grown you closer to our Lord and Savior in a newer and more in depth way.

This week we will review the main points covered over the nine lessons of the Esther.  It will just be a simple review or refresher, at-a-glance, for your convenience.  I find that when I enjoy a lesson, series, or a book, it is good to have a quick note reference sheet to refresh my memory from time to time.  Therefore, I hope this will aid you in that point.

Lesson 1 – Coming Under Authority

Esther 1:9-12, 15-20

· It is better to obey than to sacrifice

· The promise of protect is under His authority

· Submission and obedience are key components

Lesson 2 - Obedience

Esther 2:7-10, 15-20 – Keeping Silent

· A prompt conduct of obedience

· Submitted to God’s authority

· Discipline/Self-control

Lesson 3 – On Divine Assignment

Esther 2:21-23, 3:1-6

· Exhibit biblical faith

· Operating in Godly obedience

· Surrendering to God’s purpose

Lesson 4 - Endurance

Esther 4:1-17

· Withstanding hardship or stress

· Resolve on God’s resolution

· God is faithful

Lesson 5 - Sacrifice

Esther 5:1-14

· Surrendering to His will

· Positioning for God’s plan

· Respect God’s process

Lesson 6 – God’s Plan

Esther 6:1-14

· Maintain humility

· Relegate all authority to God

· Trust God

Lesson 7 – God’s Favor

Esther 7:1-10

· We are a chosen people

· His grace is sufficient

· He has our best interest at heart

Lesson 8 – Rewards and Redemption

Esther 8:1-16

· The power of God

· Stand still and know that He is God

· A return of service

I just want to thank you all for continuously reading my blog.  I pray that God is using this blog to bless you all as much as it blesses me.  God is truly doing a work in me through this process.  Additionally, I am so grateful to all the international readers and their faithfulness to the blog.

Next week we will take a break.  During this break, I pray that you all will review the Book of Ruth.  We will begin the Book of Ruth the following week. 

I have truly enjoyed studying the Book of Esther with all of you.  I pray that God will use the Book of Ruth to bless us all even more.

Enjoy the break!

Be blessed,

T. Carter 

 REFERENCES

All scriptures are extracted from The Bible - New King James Version.  YouVersion (2013).

Allen, Ronald B., House, H. Wayne, & Radmacher, Earl (1999).  New Illustrated Bible Commentary. Thomas Nelson Publishing. Nashville, Tennessee

Carpenter, Eugene E. and McCown, Wayne (1992).  Asbury Bible Commentary.  Wesleyan Publishing

Henry, Matthew (1999).  Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary of the Whole Bible. Thomas Nelson Publishing.  Nashville, Tennessee

Mears, Henrietta (1999).  What the Bible is All About.  Regal Publishing.  Ventura, California

M-W.com (2013). Merriam-Webster Dictionary Web Version. Retrieved from: App Store