Miscellaneous
Bible story tofay is found in what ch.?
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What was Haman doing when the King returned from the garden
Falling on the couch where Esther was reclining
What was king Ahasuerus willing to grant Esther for her petition?
Even hal of the kingdom
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To the one who is victorious, I will give the right to sit with me on my throne, just as I was victorious and sat down with my Father on his throne”
Revelation 3:21, NIV
Bible-believing Christians in the last days may face the same kinds of challenges that the Jews in Esther and Mordecai’s time faced. God also promises that
just as He did then, He will deliver His people
What did the King assume Haman was going to do with queen Esther
What was Esther petition?
Grant me my life—this is my petition.
In anciente world how were wealthy and important prisoners treated
used as ransomed, returned to their homes in exchange for money and land
Everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith
1 John 5:4, NIV
Complete the verse Deuteronomy 20:4
For the Lord your God is the one who goes with you to ______ for you against your _______ to give you victory.
For the Lord your God is the one who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies to give you victory
What was Esther request to king Ahasuerus (Xerxes I)
And spare my people—this is my request.
In the ancient world enemies from war would be expected to
Either to be killed or taken as slaves
- tortured, hanged, drawn in quartered, beheaded, crucified, or burned
In all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all cre- ation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 8:37-39, NIV
Key text is found in
Then the king asked,"What is it, Queen Esther? What is your request? Even up to half the kingdom, it will be given you
Esther 5:3
Size of pole Haman had built at his house to hand Mordecai.
height o fifty cubits (75 feet)
What was the king's initital response to Esther's petition/request
Who demanded that haman's sons be hanged as well.
Esther
Thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ
1 Corinthians 15:57, NIV
In infinite love and mercy God made Christ, who knew no sin, to be sin for us, so that in Him we might be made the righteousness of God. Led by the Holy Spirit we sense our need, acknowledge our sinfulness, repent of our transgressions, and exercise faith in Jesus as Saviour and Lord, Substitute and Example. This saving faith comes through the divine power of the Word and is the gift of God’s grace. Through Christ we are justified, adopted as God’s sons and daughters, and delivered from the lordship of sin
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Name of the eunuch that shared information regarding the pole at Haman's house
Harbona
What was Haman's response to hearing Esther's petition/request
Haman was terrified before the king and queen. Stayed behind to beg the Queen Esther for his life.
Reason why Haman's family was killed
so that no one could survie to carry on a blood feud
With God we will gain the victory, and he will trample down our enemies
Psalm 60:12, NIV