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A Banquet Fit for a King



Esther

Weekly Reading
Week 5 – Chapter 5


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Chapter 5 tells us that the king not only held out the golden scepter to save her life, he also said that he would grant anything she asked of him, even to half the kingdom (verses 2-3). She invited the king and Haman to a banquet that day. At that banquet, she told the king that she would inform him of her desire at another banquet the next day, and she again asked that Haman should be invited to hear her request (verses 7-8).



In three days, Esther fulfilled the whole purpose of God for her life. The rest of it she could just cruise and enjoy being queen. But all the preparation up to that point was for these three critical days. God brought her to the kingdom for such a time as this. These three momentous days, God was going to work. God was going to deliver His people.

Going Deeper          Proverbs 16:18, Mark 6:14-29
             
Questions

With her three (3) day fast complete, how did Esther dress for her fateful appearance before King Xerxes?

Why on earth do you think Esther requested Haman’s presence?

During the wine course, how did Xerxes practically offer Esther carte blanche and for the second time (v.6 compare v. 3)?

Why do you suppose Haman might have exercised restraint?

Why do you think Haman went home and threw another party?

Why couldn’t Haman be satisfied just to have Mordecai poisoned?

The ability to persuade and the desire for peace can be wonderful elements in a woman and a blessing to her home when she’s operating in the power of the Holy Spirit.

What 3 points of application would you make for this lesson?

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Be Blessed and be a Blessing,

Cheryl


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  1. PamelaMarch 5, 2018 at 8:50 AM

    We should not be impulsive when making important decisions
    Confidence in truth and justice will always prevail over evil and malicious acts
    You can never judge a person by appearances - Esther was all that he hated - but in reality loved more than hated. Thanks again.

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