Gregg Bing - October 13, 2013
A Preservation
King Ahasuerus aids the Jews by raising Mordecai up to a position of power in Persia, giving him the signet ring. Mordecai and Esther issue a decree allowing the Jews to defend themselves when the day for their destruction comes. Thus, God preserves His people Israel from destruction, and they rejoice over their deliverance.
Scripture References: Esther 10:1-3, Esther 9:1-32
From Series: "The Book of Esther"
The book of Esther is a record of God's providential protection of the Jews who chose to remain in captivity rather than return to own land. This book is one of only two books of the Bible named after women. Esther, a young Hebrew woman, rises to become queen in Medo-Persia. In this position she is given the opportunity to save her people from the plot of a wicked enemy named Haman. Though reluctant at first to step forward, she is reminded by Mordecai, the older cousin who raised her, that God put her in this position "for such a time as this."
