Live for Christ, even if it means that you die like Christ.
1. The Jews respond to their impending doom by humbly expressing reliance on God. (1-3)
2. If Esther interferes, she endangers her life (4-12).
3. However, if Esther doesn't interfere she will forfeit her life, and God will still protect the Jews. (13-14)
4. God puts Esther in this situation to accomplish His purposes. (14)
5. Esther pictures Christ in her willingness to suffer, even die, to mediate for God's people. (15-17)
6. Depend on God and obey without knowing the result. |