Outline: Failed projects in the book: Temple Law Walls Leaders Major lessons from the book: It exposes a flawed heart. It encourages a diligent response. It anticipates a glorious future.
Outline: The Opponents People on the fringe. Community leaders. Regional authorities. The Tactics The Response God's word is declared. A 'man of peace' intervenes. Genuine repentance is evidenced. Wise plans…
Outline They returned like the exodus Gifts from neighbours Passover celebrations Temple supplies Building materials They worshipped according to the law They were led by a new Moses and Joshua…
Outline: 1. History 2. This story 5 sections Ezra 1-6 Ezra 7-10 Neh 1-7 Neh 9-12a Neh 12b-13 3. His story a. God's faithfulness b. God's rule c. God's plans
Outline God will bring true and lasting rest 1) A comprehensive rest (Esther 9:5-19) 2) A celebrated rest (Esther 9:20-32) 3) A coming rest (Esther 10:1-3)
Outline: God brings reversal for His people. 1) A complete reversal 2) A specific reversal 3) A future reversal
Outline: God overturns the enemy’s plan. 1) The enemy’s plan is fueled by pride (Esther 5:1-14; Esther 6:6-9) 2) The enemy’s plan is overturned by God (Esther 6:1-7:10)
Key verse: Esther 4:14 Outline: God provides someone to identify with his people in their need. (1) The need (Esther 4:1-8) (2) The decision (Esther 4:9-17)
Key verse: Esther 3:10 Outline: There is an enemy at work. (1) The rise of the enemy (Esther 3:1-7) (2) The demise of God's people (Esther 3:8-15)
Key verse: Esther 2:10 Outline: God is at work even through Exiles. (1) The challenge for exiles (Esther 2:1-14) (2) Encouragement for exiles (Esther 2:15-23)