Esther
A historical account of Jewish survival in Persia
The book of Esther does not name its author, but it is traditionally credited to one of the Jews of the dispersion who lived at the same time as Mordecai and Esther. It was written probably about 444–434 BC, following the death of King Ahasuerus in 465 BC. The book is purely historical, offering a detailed account of events from that era. Uniquely, the name of God does not occur anywhere in it, yet the story wonderfully exhibits the providential government of God.
10 studies · a few verses a day
Chapters
- Chapter 1Xerxes’ Royal Feast3 days
- Chapter 2Seeking Vashti’s Successor4 days
- Chapter 3Haman’s Plot against the Jews1 day
- Chapter 4Mordecai Appeals to Esther2 days
- Chapter 5Esther Approaches the King2 days
- Chapter 6Mordecai Is Honored1 day
- Chapter 7Esther Pleads for Her People2 days
- Chapter 8Esther Appeals for the Jews2 days
- Chapter 9The Jews Destroy Their Enemies3 days
- Chapter 10Tribute to Xerxes and Mordecai1 day
Pastors teaching from Esther
Sermon notes from the library, on the same book.