Sword Drill
1 John 1:9
"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins..." Lesson 12
"God reveals our sin to lead us to repent and obey."
Lesson 12
God is right in all He does.
Righteous (Lesson 12)
The King of Persia who made Esther his new queen.
King Xerxes
The prophet who challenged the people for improving their own houses while God's temple remained in ruins.
Haggai
Proverbs 19:21
"Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails." Lesson 13
"God’s enemies will never stop His perfect plan."
Lesson 14
God keeps His people eternally safe to carry out His purpose.
Preserver. Lesson 15
The relative who raised Esther and refused to bow down to Haman.
Mordecai
The prophet who had "Night Visions," including one of a lampstand and olive trees.
Zechariah
Romans 6:23
"For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." Lesson 15
"God positions His people to accomplish His purposes."
Lesson 13
God is in control of all things.
Sovereign. Lesson 13
The wicked official who plotted to destroy all the Jews.
Haman.
In Zechariah's vision, the High Priest Joshua was given these to wear to show God's forgiveness.
Clean clothes (or rich/festive garments)
Haggai 1:5
"Now this is what the Lord Almighty says: ‘Give careful thought to your ways.’" Lesson 16
"God restores repentant sinners."
Lesson 17
God is whole and complete—perfect in goodness and righteousness.
Holy. Lesson 17
The outcome for Haman, which proved that God's enemies will never stop His plan.
He was executed / He died.
Zechariah 4:6 says, "Not by might nor by power, but by my ______," says the Lord Almighty.
Spirit
Zechariah 1:3
"Therefore tell the people: This is what the Lord Almighty says: ‘Return to me,’ declares the Lord Almighty, ‘and I will return to you,’ says the Lord Almighty." Lesson 17
"God reverses sin’s deadly hold over His people."
Lesson 15
God is flawless and never makes a mistake.
Perfect. Lesson 14
The truth about Esther's identity that she kept secret until the proper time.
She was a Jew / Her Jewish heritage
This "Branch" mentioned in Zechariah fulfills God's promise to bring salvation.
Jesus (or The Messiah/The Branch)