The Feast of Purim

Purim: A Pageant of Providence - Message 6 - The Feast of Purim - Esther 9:1-10:3

Outline:

God Reverses the Curse

I. Falling to Fear – 9:1-5
A. The Opposite Occurred
B. The Provision of Prominence

II. Skipping the Spoils – 9:6-10
A. Haman’s Reversal of Fortune and Family – Esther 5:11
B. Free to Plunder, but Refused – 1 Sam. 15:3, 9; 1 Peter 2:15-16

III. The Edict Extended – 9:11-17
A. Another Day
B. The Cursed on Display – Josh. 8:29; 10:26; Deut. 21:22-23; Gal. 3:13-14
C. Rest – Josh. 11:23; Psa. 113:5-9; Isa. 57:19-21; Eph. 2:14-17

IV. Purim, Presents, and the Poor – 9:18-28
A. A Day for Rest – Matt. 11:28; Heb. 4:9
B. A Day for Presents – Rom. 6:23; 11:29; Matt. 11:5
C. A Day for Feasting – Luke 14:12-14; Psa. 34:8

V. Seeking Good & Speaking Peace – 9:29-10:3
A. Seriously
B. Second
C. Seek Good – Psa. 122:1, 6-9
D. Speak Peace – Zech. 8:16-17; Jer. 29:7; 1 Peter 3:10-12