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Philippians 2:16
Trinity Reformed Baptist Church
Topeka, Kansas 66614
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The Book of Esther
In Esther, God chose to reveal how He would providentially preserve His ancient covenant people to bring forth in the flesh the Messiah Who would be the Savior of the world. Ironically, the name of God is never mentioned throughout the book. However, the finger of God’s presence can be clearly seen. In this series, I hope to demonstrate God’s presence in the midst of Esther’s role to bring forth the Savior.
--Pastor Bob Spagnuolo
Code Sermon Title (Scripture Text)
Chapter One–A Temperamental Persian Monarch
EST01 Introduction to the Book (Est. Chapter 1)
EST02 The King’s Party [1] (Est. 1:1-4)
EST03 The King’s Party [2] (Est. 1:1-4)
EST04 The King’s Feast Grand Finale (Est. 1:5-8)
EST05 The Queen’s Feast (Est. 1:9)
EST06 King’s Shameful Request, Queen’s Steadfast Refusal [1] (Est. 1:10-12)
EST07 King’s Shameful Request, Queen’s Steadfast Refusal [2] (Est. 1:10-12)
EST08 The King’s Anger (Est. 1:10-12)
EST09 The King’s Courtly Business Meeting (Est. 1:13-22)
Chapter Two–Quest for a New Queen
EST10 Historical, Political and Spiritual Settings (Est. 2:1-7)
EST11 Repentance - Its True Face and Fruits (Est. 2:1-7)
EST12 Vanity of Beauty (Est. 2:1-7)
EST13 Payday is Coming (Est. 2:5-7)
EST14 The Favor of God Revealed and Demonstrated (Est. 2:8-11)
EST15 Promotion by God Revealed and Demonstrated (Est. 2:12-20)
EST16 Little is Much When God is In It (Est. 2:21-23)
Chapter Three–A Wicked Man and an Evil Plot
EST17 Malice in the Palace (Est. 3:1-6)
EST18 Authority and Our Response to It [1] (Est. 3:1-6)
EST19 Authority and Our Response to It [2] (Rom. 12:9--13:7)
EST20 Authority and Our Response to It [3] (Rom. 13:1-7)
EST21 Authority and Our Response to It [4] (Dan. 2:37-45)
EST22 Authority and Our Response to It [5] (Dan. 5:17-23)
EST23 Duties of Civil Magistrates (Rom. 13:1-3)
EST24 Our Duty to the Government (Rom. 13:4-7)
EST25 Civil Disobedience [1] Is It ever Justified? (Judged 6:1-11)
EST26 Civil Disobedience [2] Jesus' Example (Mark 2:23-28)
EST27 Civil Disobedience [3] Other Biblical Examples (Josh. 2:1-7)
EST28 Hatred, Pride and Folly - The Devil's Soup [1] (Est. 3:5-15)
EST29 Hatred, Pride and Folly - The Devil's Soup [2] (Psalm 10)
EST30 Hatred, Pride and Folly - The Devil's Soup [3] (Est. 3:8-15)
EST31 Hatred, Pride and Folly - The Devil's Soup [4] (Est. 3:8-15)
EST32 Hatred, Pride and Folly - The Devil's Soup [5] (Est. 3:8-15)
EST33 Malice in the Palace -- conclusion (Est. 3:12-15)
Chapter Four–Esther’s Critical Decision
EST34 The Lamentation of Mordecai (Est.4:1-3)
EST35 The Lamentation of the Jews (Est. 4:3-8)
EST36 Esther's Consternation with Mordecai (Est. 4:4-9)
EST37 Esther's Dilemma -- The Mystery of God's Providence [1] (Est. 4:10-12)
EST38 Esther's Dilemma -- The Mystery of God's Providence [2] (Prov. 21:1-2)
EST39 Esther's Dilemma -- The Mystery of God's Providence [3] (Gen. 50:15-21)
EST40 A Biblical Perspective on Slavery [1] Introduction (I Cor. 9:19-23)
EST41 A Biblical Perspective on Slavery [2] Old Testament Regulations (Ex. 21:1-6)
EST42 A Biblical Perspective on Slavery [3] Captives in Time of War (Est. 21:10-14)
EST43 A Biblical Perspective on Slavery [4] A Runaway Slave (Deut. 23:15-16)
EST44 A Biblical Perspective on Slavery [5] A Biblical Rebuttal (Col. 3:18--4:1)
EST45 A Biblical Perspective on Slavery [6] A Runaway Restored and Returned 1 (Philemon)
EST46 A Biblical Perspective on Slavery [7] A Runaway Restored and Returned 2 (Col. 4:7-14)
EST47 Behind the Scenes Realities of God's Providence (Est. 4:13-14)
EST48 Esther's Plan of Attack (Est. 4:15-17)
Chapter Five–Esther’s First Banquet
EST49 Introduction to Chapter 5 by reviewing chapters 1-4 (Est. 4:15-17)
For a .pdf file of the “Esther Time Line” referenced in this lesson
EST50 Esther’s First Courageous Step (Esther 5:1-5)
EST51 The Great Gulf Breached (Esther 5:1-5)
EST52 The Fear of Man Breached (Esther 5:1-5)
EST53 The Queen Received (Esther 5:1-5)
EST54 The King’s Request (Esther 5:3-6) [Subject: Prayer]
EST55 The King’s Second Request (Est. 5:5-8, Ps. 65:2) [Subject: Prayer]
EST56 Haman--Can Good Come From Evil? (Est. 5:9-11)
EST57 Pride Goeth Before a Fall (Prov. 16:18-19)
EST58 The Supportive Wife (Esther 5:12-14)
Chapter Six–Promotion Cometh From Above
EST59 A Sovereign God, A Sleepless King--1 (Est. 6:1, Job 7:1-4)
EST60 A Sovereign God, A Sleepless King--2 (Est. 6:1, Job 33:14-17)
EST61 The Unseen, Superintending God of the Ages--1 (Est. 6:1-3, Job 5:12-19)
EST62 The Unseen, Superintending God of the Ages--2 (Est. 6:1-9, Dan. 6:25-28)
EST63 The Unseen, Superintending God of the Ages--3 (Esther 6:4-14)
EST64 The Unseen, Superintending God of the Ages--4 (Esther 6:12-14)
Chapter Seven–Man Proposes, God Disposes
EST65 Sacred Time Line Review for Esther (Esther 7)
Click here for accompanying visual chart.
EST66 Haman’s Sin Exposed (Esther 7:1-6)
EST67 Vengeance Belongeth to God (Esther 7:7-10)
Chapter Eight–Capitalizing Upon Our Providences
EST68 Things Made Clear (Esther 8:1-2)
EST69 Taking the Offense (Esther 8:3-8)
EST70 In the King’s Name (Esther 8:8)
EST71 One Man’s Impact on His Culture (Esther 8:8-17)
Chapter Nine–Two Days of Bloodshed
EST72 Hatred Without Cause (Esther 9:1-4)
EST73 The Feast of Purim (Esther 9:4-32)
Chapter Ten–The Greatness of Mordecai
EST74 A Tribute to Two Men (Esther 10:1-3)