![]() ![]() We saw last time that as a picture this decree from the king reminds us of the sentence of death that stands over the human race. We need to remember that this is serious stuff! Here was a decree that said that one a particular day death would come to all the Jews living within the Medo-Persian kingdom. So as the decree of the king went forth the result was the same - mourning, weeping and fasting. (3) And in every province, whithersoever the king's commandment and his decree came, there was great mourning among the Jews, and fasting, and weeping, and wailing and many lay in sackcloth and ashes. Let's go!Įsther 4:1-3 When Mordecai perceived all that was done, Mordecai rent his clothes, and put on sackcloth with ashes, and went out into the midst of the city, and cried with a loud and a bitter cry (2) And came even before the king's gate: for none might enter into the king's gate clothed with sackcloth. And it has to do with this incredible declaration of Esther - 'If I perish, I perish'. Now if you start thinking that you don't really care too much for this man, it is also worth remembering that he is a type of the flesh - that sinful nature that lurks within you and sometimes finds its way out! In this study, we shall examine the depth of the problem a little more for that revelation over who exactly is effectively ruling the kingdom is yet to dawn on the people! We shall also look at what is required of the believer as they deny themselves and follow God's will. a total slaughter of all Jewish men, women and children! just a clearly stated goal of killing all the Jews in the kingdom. ![]() And what was that purpose? Mmmm, nothing major. I don't think I have maligned this man's name for, as we saw in chapter 3 (and in the coming chapters) he does a very good job of that himself! At the end of the last study we saw that Haman was pulling the strings in the kingdom and his puppet, the king, wrote a pretty major decree that suited Haman's purpose just nicely. In the last study we were introduced to a rather unlovely character by the name of Haman. Designed for individual or group use, each 10-week workbook features conversational teaching that aims to make in-depth Bible study accessible to women in all seasons of life, along with practical application questions and additional recommended resources.Bible Study Commentary in the Book of EstherĮsther Chapter 4 Bible Study: If I Perish I Perish ![]() The Flourish Bible Study series equips women to study the overarching storyline of the Bible book by book. This story ultimately points to the gospel, revealing the need for a better deliverer, a better king, and a better kingdom than any found in this world. Join Lydia Brownback as she digs deeper into the book of Esther and learn how God is faithful to keep his promises and deliver his people. From the beginning of the book to the end, God is the main character of the story-even though he's never mentioned. The book of Esther reads much like a fairy tale: a young Jewish queen, her wise older cousin, an evil royal servant, and a self-centered king. Jen Wilkin, Bible teacher author, Women of the Word None Like Him and In His Image "Here is a study intent on making disciples who know and worship their God." ![]()
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