Mordecai; Mordecai and Esther were cousins; Esther 2:5-8
Esther
Where: The Location of the Book of Esther
Susan, Persia (Modern day Iran)
When:
The Historical Location of the Book of Esther
After 479 BC; Takes place in the middle of the God bringing the Israelites out of captivity. It is also the middle of God demonstrating His love, protection, and sovereignty over the nation of Israel.
Daniel died in 539 BC
Nehemiah and Ezra began in 458 BC
Daniel served under Darius 1 of Persia, Grandfather
Esther under Xerxes 1 of Persia, Father
Nehemiah, Ezra under Artaxerxes 1 of Persia
What: Chaos of egos, hatred, and personal agendas
Why:
Pride always causes dysfunction and disunity. Humility is Christlike. God tells us that he will exalt the humble and humble the proud. Jesus came in the form of the servant not to be served by his creation, but to serve his creation and to redeem mankind to restore a right relationship.
Esther introduced Esther 2:5-8
Mordecai and Haman Conflict Introduced Esther 2:21-3: 10
