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Introduction
Bottom Line
Jesus’ kingdom is far more beautiful and worth giving ourselves to for his glory.
Read Passage: Esther 1:1-9
Passage:
1. King Ahasuerus' Prideful Party (v.
1-4)
The book opens by giving the setting for the events.
Who: King Ahasuerus, the King of Persia (he’s also King Xerxes)
When: He ruled from 486-465 BC-This was during the Babylonian Captivity of the Jews.
Some Jews had returned to Jerusalem, but others remained in exile, which must have included Esther and Mordecai.
Where: in the capital city of Susa
The book begins describing a 6 month party King Ahasuerus throws to celebrate himself.
This happens in the 3rd year of his reign, so it would have been about 483 BC.
He had his army and all of his officials at the party
He did this all to display the “glorious wealth of his kingdom and the magnificent splendor of his greatness.”
He didn’t want anyone in government or the army to doubt that he was the greatest leader and he deserved their honor and respect.
King Ahasuerus was convinced he was worthy of being the object of worship.
2. King Ahasuerus' Party for his People (v.
5-8)
If a 180 day party wasn’t long enough, following that, the King hosted another 7 day long banquet.
This banquet was for all the people who served in the fortress.
Essentially it was a banquet for all the people who had just served to make the 180 party enjoyable for everyone else.
The descriptions of the of the decorations, including gold and silver couches, are all given to show the extravagance of the king and the riches of his kingdom.
Each cup was different and a royal edict declared there was no restriction to the amount of alcohol that each person could be served.
Eat, drink and be merry for you can trust the king and his kingdom.
He wanted all of his servants to know he was worthy of their commitment.
3. Queen Vashti's Party for the Palace Women (v. 9)
But wait, there’s more.
Queen Vashti decided to have her own party for the women of the palace.
We’ll get to more of that next week.
Application
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The biggest empire built on earth will pale in comparison to God's kingdom .
2. Lasting worth is found in worshiping God, not seeking worship from others.
3. The Lord's Supper reminds us to forsake the fame and glory of this kingdom and live for the glory of God above all things.
While everything around us competes for our affection and attention, coming to the Lord’s Table reminds us we’re giving our lives to something more beautiful.
It points back at the reality that our King has given his life as the ransom necessary to redeem us.
It points forward to a kingdom and a home for us that’s eternal.
This week I couldn’t help but be reminded of the book of Revelation and a celebration God’s people will be a part of.
Questions to Consider
1.
What is competing for your worship?
Everything around you is competing for your affection and attention.
What captivates you and draws you in that might not be leading you toward Jesus?
2. What does your life invite people to worship?
What are you celebrating?
What are you pointing people toward?
What are you finding satisfaction in?
3. How can you encourage others to find hope in Jesus?
Be present
Carry burdens
Have spiritual conversations-Don’t settle for less significant things all of the time.
Challenge
Consider the spiritual disciplines you practice.
Make a plan for growth in Christ this year.
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