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L -A B S IFE PPLICATION IBLE TUDY Esther T B HE EAUTY OF C S OURAGEOUS UBMISSION Life-Application Bible Study Esther The Beauty of Courageous Submission New York Times Best-Selling Author Darlene Schacht The Ministry of Time-Warp Wife All Scripture unless otherwise noted is taken from the King James Version of the Bible. Bible Study – Esther: The Beauty of Courageous Submission Time-Warp Wife Suite 5-1377 Border Street Winnipeg, Manitoba R3H ON1 Copyright © 2012 by Darlene Schacht Cover design by Darlene Schacht ALL RIGHTS RESERVED No part of this book may be reproduced in any form—photocopying, electronic, audio recording, or otherwise—without written permission from the author. Darlene’s Other Books include: The Good Wife’s Guide: Embracing Your Role as a Helpmeet Reshaping it All: Motivation for Physical and Spiritual Fitness (co-author) Ruth: A Woman of Virtue (Bible Study) Find Darlene blogging at Time-Warp Wife where she empowers wives to joyfully serve. Table of Contents Introduction .................................................................... 5 Esther Chapter One ......................................................... 7 Esther Chapter Two....................................................... 18 Esther Chapter Three .................................................... 33 Esther Chapter Four ...................................................... 44 Esther Chapter Five ....................................................... 53 Esther Chapter Six ......................................................... 64 Esther Chapter Seven .................................................... 74 Esther Chapter Eight ..................................................... 86 Esther Chapter Nine ...................................................... 97 Esther Chapter Ten ..................................................... 112 Introduction The book of Esther is a beautiful story of one woman who courageously gave of herself for the will of God and His people. Women like you and I can glean inspiration from her strength, wisdom and her dignity as we face our fears and boldly stand before the throne of our God. The events in the story of Esther reveal the plot of one man who desired to have God’s people destroyed, and the courage of a woman who stepped out in faith to turn that plan around. Esther gives us something to celebrate as it chronicles the deliverance of God’s chosen people, the Jews. It is also a great lesson on Biblical submission for both women and the church in general. It inspires believers to trust God's wisdom and timing, and to stand strong in the face of persecution. “Righteousness” is one of the main themes in the book. This story teaches us that righteousness is imputed to us. It’s given to us freely through faith in Jesus Christ. It is in the book of Esther that the feast of Purim (a feast that the Jews still celebrate today) is established. The Book of Esther or the Megillah is the basis for the Jewish celebration of Purim. Its full text is read aloud twice during the celebration, in the evening and again the following morning. (Wikipedia, The Book of Esther) But let’s not get ahead of ourselves as we’ll talk more about that in chapter nine. Esther Chapter One Main characters in the first chapter and the Hebrew meaning of their names: Ahasuerus – Mighty or venerable (respected) king. Vashti – Beautiful Esther 1:1-4 Now it came to pass in the days of Ahasuerus, (this is Ahasuerus which reigned, from India even unto Ethiopia, over an hundred and seven and twenty provinces. That in those days, when the king Ahasuerus sat on the throne of his kingdom, which was in Shushan the palace, in the third year of his reign, he made a feast unto all his princes and his servants; the power of Persia and Media, the nobles and princes of the provinces, being before him: When he shewed the riches of his glorious kingdom and the honour of his excellent majesty many days, even an hundred and fourscore days. In chapter one, we’re introduced to King Ahasuerus. We are told in verse 1 that he reigned over 127 provinces, and in verse 2 we see that his kingdom was in Shushan, which is also known as “Susa.” See map. The king made a feast greater than any other that we have read about in scripture--except of course the marriage supper of the lamb, which is yet to come! The reason for the feast is unknown for sure, but what we do know is that it lasted 180 days, followed by a 7-day feast. Esther 1:5-9 And when these days were expired, the king made a feast unto all the people that were present in Shushan the palace, both unto great and small, seven days, in the court of the garden of the king's palace; where were white, green, and blue, hangings, fastened with cords of fine linen and purple to silver rings and pillars of marble: the beds were of gold and silver, upon a pavement of red, and blue, and white, and black, marble. And they gave them drink in vessels of gold, (the vessels being diverse one from another,) and royal wine in abundance, according to the state of the king. And the drinking was according to the law; none did compel: for so the king had appointed to all the officers of his house, that they should do according to every man's pleasure. Also Vashti the queen made a feast for the women in the royal house which belonged to king Ahasuerus. What we learn about in these verses is that the seven day feast was extremely lavish. As you’re reading these scriptures, what do you learn about these four things? 1. The location of the feast: 2. The decorations: 3. The drink: 4. The furnishings: As we continue to read, we start to notice that King Ahasuerus was a foreshadow of a greater King and his party of yet a greater feast—Jesus and the marriage supper of the lamb.

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