Esther
The S/savior of the Jews is…
Esther – Summary
Review
History Review
When : Time – Some say 486-465 B.C or 464-415 B.C. Few say 135-104 B.C., during Maccabean period, but that disclaims/discredits the historical value of the story and assumes it’s an allegorical story.
When : Relative to Daniel – After. Daniel was Babylonian to the start of Persian Empires. Esther is entirely within Persian Empire.
Who : about – Esther. A Jewish girl.
Who: wrote it – Unknown. A palace slave? Mordacai? Nehemiah? Jew or Gentile? Probably Jewish. Probably Nehemiah.
Chapter 1
Potential sympathy for Vashti
No deep OBVIOUS theological message...
Mort’s the Man
Esther – Chapter 10
Review
History Review
When : Time – Some say 486-465 B.C or 464-415 B.C. Few say 135-104 B.C., during Maccabean period, but that disclaims/discredits the historical value of the story and assumes it’s an allegorical story.
When : Relative to Daniel – After. Daniel was Babylonian to the start of Persian Empires. Esther is entirely within Persian Empire.
Who : about – Esther. A Jewish girl.
Who: wrote it – Unknown. A palace slave? Mordacai? Nehemiah? Jew or Gentile? Probably Jewish. Probably Nehemiah.
Chapter 1
Potential sympathy for Vashti
No deep OBVIOUS theological message in Chapter...
The Day of the Jews: before (, during) and after
Esther – Chapter 9
Review
History Review
When : Time – Some say 486-465 B.C or 464-415 B.C. Few say 135-104 B.C., during Maccabean period, but that disclaims/discredits the historical value of the story and assumes it’s an allegorical story.
When : Relative to Daniel – After. Daniel was Babylonian to the start of Persian Empires. Esther is entirely within Persian Empire.
Who : about – Esther. A Jewish girl.
Who: wrote it – Unknown. A palace slave? Mordacai? Nehemiah? Jew or Gentile? Probably Jewish. Probably Nehemiah.
Chapter 1
Potential sympathy for...
The Jews are saved……again…this time, anyway.
Esther – Chapter 8
Review
History Review
When : Time – Some say 486-465 B.C or 464-415 B.C. Few say 135-104 B.C., during Maccabean period, but that disclaims/discredits the historical value of the story and assumes it’s an allegorical story.
When : Relative to Daniel – After. Daniel was Babylonian to the start of Persian Empires. Esther is entirely within Persian Empire.
Who : about – Esther. A Jewish girl.
Who: wrote it – Unknown. A palace slave? Mordacai? Nehemiah? Jew or Gentile? Probably Jewish. Probably Nehemiah.
Chapter 1
Potential sympathy for Vashti
No deep OBVIOUS theological...
Haman’s friends were right……bummer for Haman
Esther – Chapter 7
Review
History Review
When : Time – Some say 486-465 B.C or 464-415 B.C. Few say 135-104 B.C., during Maccabean period, but that disclaims/discredits the historical value of the story and assumes it’s a allegorical story.
When : Relative to Daniel – After. Daniel was Babylonian to the start of Persian Empires. Esther is entirely within Persian Empire.
Who : about – Esther. A Jewish girl.
Who: wrote it – Unknown. A palace slave? Mordacai? Nehemiah? Jew or Gentile? Probably Jewish. Probably Nehemiah.
Chapter 1
Potential sympathy for Vashti
No deep OBVIOUS theological...
From pride to humiliation
Esther – Chapter 6
Review
History Review
When : Time – Some say 486-465 B.C or 464-415 B.C. Few say 135-104 B.C., during Maccabean period, but that disclaims/discredits the historical value of the story and assumes it’s a allegorical story.
When : Relative to Daniel – After. Daniel was Babylonian to the start of Persian Empires. Esther is entirely within Persian Empire.
Who : about – Esther. A Jewish girl.
Who: wrote it – Unknown. A palace slave? Mordacai? Nehemiah? Jew or Gentile? Probably Jewish. Probably Nehemiah.
Chapter 1
Potential sympathy for Vashti
No deep OBVIOUS theological message in...
Pride before the fall…
Esther – Chapter 5
Review
History Review
When : Time – Some say 486-465 B.C or 464-415 B.C. Few say 135-104 B.C., during Maccabean period, but that disclaims/discredits the historical value of the story and assumes it’s a allegorical story.
When : Relative to Daniel – After. Daniel was Babylonian to the start of Persian Empires. Esther is entirely within Persian Empire.
Who : about – Esther. A Jewish girl.
Who: wrote it – Unknown. A palace slave? Mordacai? Nehemiah? Jew or Gentile? Probably Jewish. Probably Nehemiah.
Chapter 1
Potential sympathy for Vashti
No deep OBVIOUS theological message in...
The reluctant, encouraged.
Esther – Chapter 4
Review
History Review
When : Time – Some say 486-465 B.C or 464-415 B.C. Few say 135-104 B.C., during Maccabean period, but that disclaims/discredits the historical value of the story and assumes it’s a allegorical story.
When : Relative to Daniel – After. Daniel was Babylonian to the start of Persian Empires. Esther is entirely within Persian Empire.
Who : about – Esther. A Jewish girl.
Who: wrote it – Unknown. A palace slave? Mordacai? Nehemiah? Jew or Gentile? Probably Jewish. Probably Nehemiah.
Chapter 1
Potential sympathy for Vashti
No deep OBVIOUS theological message in Chapter...
“…this pleased the King.” Well, DUH!
Esther – Chapter 2
Review
History Review
When : Time – Some say 486-465 B.C or 464-415 B.C. Few say 135-104 B.C., during Maccabean period, but that disclaims/discredits the historical value of the story and assumes it’s a allegorical story.
When : Relative to Daniel – After. Daniel was Babylonian to the start of Persian Empires. Esther is entirely within Persian Empire.
Who : about – Esther. A Jewish girl.
Who: wrote it – Unknown. A palace slave? Mordacai? Nehemiah? Jew or Gentile? Probably Jewish. Probably Nehemiah.
Chapter 1
Potential sympathy for Vashti
No deep OBVIOUS theological...
Mort needs new friends…
Esther – Chapter 3
Review
History Review
When : Time – Some say 486-465 B.C or 464-415 B.C. Few say 135-104 B.C., during Maccabean period, but that disclaims/discredits the historical value of the story and assumes it’s a allegorical story.
When : Relative to Daniel – After. Daniel was Babylonian to the start of Persian Empires. Esther is entirely within Persian Empire.
Who : about – Esther. A Jewish girl.
Who: wrote it – Unknown. A palace slave? Mordacai? Nehemiah? Jew or Gentile? Probably Jewish. Probably Nehemiah.
Chapter 1
Potential sympathy for Vashti
No deep OBVIOUS theological message in...
Persian parties, problematic pretties, and a pitiful potentate
Esther – Chapter 1
Review
History Review
When : Time – Some say 486-465 B.C or 464-415 B.C. Few say 135-104 B.C., during Maccabean period, but that disclaims/discredits the historical value of the story and assumes it’s a allegorical story.
When : Relative to Daniel – After. Daniel was Babylonian to the start of Persian Empires. Esther is entirely within Persian Empire.
Who : about – Esther. A Jewish girl.
Who: wrote it – Unknown. A palace slave? Mordacai? Nehemiah? Jew or Gentile? Probably Jewish. Probably Nehemiah.
Introduction
What’s your opinion of Esther (thus...
Esther Introduction
By Aaron Ryan
Discuss the 5 recurring themes to look for while reading scripture in addition to looking for the 5 W’s and an H (who, what, where, when, why and how ) discussed in the inductive study method (see connectionpoint.ketteman.com for inductive study overview).
The character of God
Judgment for Sin and Disobedience
Blessings for Faith and Obedience
Jesus Christ and Sacrifice for Sin
Coming Kingdom and Glory
What does each of these mean?
What did you learn about God during LOM?
He is Sovereign.
He will provide.
He keeps his promises.
Based on...