Esther 3:7-4:3; The Powers That Be

Sermon in a sentence: There are powers that control us even if we don’t know it.

Powers Over Haman

Haman is controlled by

Family History (Genetic and Spiritual)

Pride

Fate (Astrology/Horoscopes/Personality Profiles/Medical Diagnosis)

Mob Rule

Powers Over King Ahasuerus

We see once again why King Ahasuerus is a horrible king.

He listens to :

bad council

lies

his own desire for complete control

money

alcohol

Powers Over Mordecai

Mordecai acts like a Jew for the first time in the story

He mourns (there are no atheists in fox holes)

He is visible and public with his morning and weeping