Sermon 8 - Tribute from the King

Sermon 8 - Tribute from the King Sermon 8 - Tribute from the King Tony Cansler / General For Such a Time as This / Triumph / Esther 8 If I Trust in my Trouble I will Triumph • The Kings Award • The Kings Answer • The Kings Allotment The Kings Award The Kings Allowance Esther 8:1 KJV 1900 1 On that day did the king Ahasuerus give the house of Haman the Jews’ enemy unto Esther the queen. And Mordecai came before the king; for Esther had told what he was unto her. Reward Esther was allowed to have the estate of Haman which would have likely been a very large estate. Remember, Haman had given the King 375 tons of silver Exported from Logos Bible Software, 9:59 PM March 20, 2020. 1 Reason It was likely because of the suffering that she had experienced in thinking her and her people were going to die The Kings Attendee Esther 8:1 KJV 1900 1 On that day did the king Ahasuerus give the house of Haman the Jews’ enemy unto Esther the queen. And Mordecai came before the king; for Esther had told what he was unto her. Mordecai was allowed to come before the King and Esther advised the King who Mordecai was to her The Kings Acceptance Esther 8:2 KJV 1900 2 And the king took off his ring, which he had taken from Haman, and gave it unto Mordecai. And Esther set Mordecai over the house of Haman. Given Haman’s Ring Power Position Given Haman’s House Given Haman’s Position Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther (King James Version) E. The Desperate Intercession of Esther for the Deliverance of the Jews: A Picture of Being Delivered through Prayer, 8:1–17 ⇒ He adopted Esther after her parents’ death (2:5–7). Exported from Logos Bible Software, 9:59 PM March 20, 2020. 2 ⇒ He reared and protected Esther, even to the point of instructing her to keep her Jewish nationality a secret because of the prejudice of the people against the Jews (2:10, 20). ⇒ He served the people of the city through his position as a city official (2:19). ⇒ He saved the life of the king by uncovering the plot to assassinate Xerxes (2:21– 23). ⇒ He took a strong stand for the LORD by refusing to bow before Haman, which would have given the prime minister the reverence due to God alone (3:1–4). ⇒ He courageously took a public stand for the Jews after the Decree of Extermination had been issued. (4:1–3). ⇒ He aroused Esther to save the Jews by pleading with the king for mercy (4:4–13). ⇒ He was a man who believed in fasting and prayer before the Lord (4:15–17). ⇒ He willingly accepted the enormous responsibility of prime minister, second only to the king in authority and duty (8:1–2). ⇒ He willingly took on the responsibility of overseeing Esther’s estate, serving as manager or steward (8:1–2). ⇒ He along with Esther saved the Jews from extermination (8:7–9:19). ⇒ He instituted the Festival of Purim as a permanent festival, one that celebrated the wonderful deliverance of the Jews from their enemies (9:20–32). ⇒ He had a strong testimony of good works, of working for the benefit of people and of speaking up for their welfare (10:3). This is a perfect example of the Lord’s believers Exported from Logos Bible Software, 9:59 PM March 20, 2020. 3 being rewarded and blessed for their belief in the Lord, their worship of the Lord, their service to the Lord, their Faithfulness to the Lord, and their Commitment to live a Holy life We too can be rewarded for our belief in the Lord, our worship of the Lord, our service to the Lord, our Faithfulness to the Lord, and our Commitment to live a Holy life The King’s Attendance Esther 8:3 KJV 1900 3 And Esther spake yet again before the king, and fell down at his feet, and besought him with tears to put away the mischief of Haman the Agagite, and his device that he had devised against the Jews. Before the King “yet again before the king,” Esther still was troubled over what had happened and still needed assurance When you need assurance in your life coming before the King of King is the best place to find assurance Matthew 11:28 KJV 1900 28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 2 Timothy 1:12 KJV 1900 12 For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day. 2 Corinthians 1:3 KJV 1900 Exported from Logos Bible Software, 9:59 PM March 20, 2020. 4 3 Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; John 14:1 KJV 1900 1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. John 14:18 KJV 1900 18 I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. John 16:33 KJV 1900 33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. Bowed before the King “and fell down at his feet” She humbled herself and honored the king We need to humble ourselves and honor the King of Kings when we are troubled Luke 14:10–11 KJV 1900 10 But when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the lowest room; that when he that bade thee cometh, he may say unto thee, Friend, go up higher: then shalt thou have worship in the presence of them that sit at meat with thee. 11 For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. Romans 12:3 KJV 1900 3 For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to Exported from Logos Bible Software, 9:59 PM March 20, 2020. 5 every man the measure of faith. James 4:10 KJV 1900 10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up. Besought the King with Tears “besought him with tears” She came before the king with Tears When was the Last time you poured out your heart before the King of Kings with tears Psalm 126:5–6 KJV 1900 5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. 6 He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, Shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him. Begged the King “to put away the mischief of Haman the Agagite” She didn’t care to beg for her people Don’t be afraid to come before the King of Kings to Beg for your people or your trouble Battling evil is a non-stop battle, the devil is relentless in his attacks and we need to wear the whole armor of God, wield the sword of the Lord, and work till Jesus comes to defeat the rulers of darkness. Let me beckon you to pour your heart out unto the Lord Acts 12:5 KJV 1900 5 Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God Exported from Logos Bible Software, 9:59 PM March 20, 2020. 6 for him. Matthew 18:19 KJV 1900 19 Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven. Ephesians 6:18 KJV 1900 18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; 2 Chronicles 7:14 KJV 1900 14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. The King’s Acknowledgement Esther 8:4 KJV 1900 4 Then the king held out the golden sceptre toward Esther. So Esther arose, and stood before the king, The King acknowledged her presence John 14:3 KJV 1900 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. Isaiah 43:2 KJV 1900 2 When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: When thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; Neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. Exported from Logos Bible Software, 9:59 PM March 20, 2020. 7 The King accepted her petition Job 34:28 KJV 1900 28 So that they cause the cry of the poor to come unto him, And he heareth the cry of the afflicted. Psalm 18:6 KJV 1900 6 In my distress I called upon the Lord, And cried unto my God: He heard my voice out of his temple, And my cry came before him, even into his ears. Psalm 34:17 KJV 1900 17 The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth, And delivereth them out of all their troubles. The King’s Appeal Please the King “If it please the king, and if I have found favour in his sight, and the thing seem right before the king,” “I be pleasing in his eyes” 1 Thessalonians 4:1 KJV 1900 1 Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more. Proverbs 16:7 KJV 1900 7 When a man’s ways please the Lord, He maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him. Plea for the King “let it be written to reverse the letters devised by Haman the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, which he wrote to destroy the Jews which are in Exported from Logos Bible Software, 9:59 PM March 20, 2020. 8 all the king’s provinces: “ Plead with the King For how can I endure to see the evil that shall come unto my people? or how can I endure to see the destruction of my kindred?” This story should be a powerful reminder of the power of prayer Matthew 7:7–8 KJV 1900 7 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: 8 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. Luke 11:9–13 KJV 1900 9 And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. 10 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. 11 If a son shall ask bread of any of you that is a father, will he give him a stone? or if he ask a fish, will he for a fish give him a serpent? 12 Or if he shall ask an egg, will he offer him a scorpion? 13 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him? Exported from Logos Bible Software, 9:59 PM March 20, 2020. 9 The King’s Answer Punishment Awarded Esther 8:7 KJV 1900 7 Then the king Ahasuerus said unto Esther the queen and to Mordecai the Jew, Behold, I have given Esther the house of Haman, and him they have hanged upon the gallows, because he laid his hand upon the Jews. The Receiving of the Punishment “and him they have hanged upon the gallows, because he laid his hand upon the Jews.” Romans 6:23 KJV 1900 23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. The Reason for the Punishment “because he laid his hand upon the Jews.” Romans 6:23 KJV 1900 23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Policy Announcement Esther 8:8–10 KJV 1900 8 Write ye also for the Jews, as it liketh you, in the king’s name, and seal it with the king’s ring: for the writing which is written in the king’s name, and sealed with the king’s ring, may no man reverse. 9 Then were the king’s scribes called at that time in the third month, that is, the month Sivan, on the three and twentieth day thereof; and it was written Exported from Logos Bible Software, 9:59 PM March 20, 2020. 10 according to all that Mordecai commanded unto the Jews, and to the lieutenants, and the deputies and rulers of the provinces which are from India unto Ethiopia, an hundred twenty and seven provinces, unto every province according to the writing thereof, and unto every people after their language, and to the Jews according to their writing, and according to their language. 10 And he wrote in the king Ahasuerus’ name, and sealed it with the king’s ring, and sent letters by posts on horseback, and riders on mules, camels, and young dromedaries: The Reason for a new Policy “Write ye also for the Jews, as it liketh you, in the king’s name, and seal it with the king’s ring: for the writing which is written in the king’s name, and sealed with the king’s ring” The Reversal of the New Policy “may no man reverse.” The Rewriting for the New Policy “Write ye also for the Jews, as it liketh you” The Recording of the New Policy “Then were the king’s scribes called at that time in the third month, that is, the month Sivan, on the three and twentieth day thereof; and it was written according to all that Mordecai commanded unto the Jews, and to the lieutenants, and the deputies and rulers of the provinces which are from India unto Ethiopia, an hundred twenty and seven provinces, unto every Exported from Logos Bible Software, 9:59 PM March 20, 2020. 11 province according to the writing thereof, and unto every people after their language, and to the Jews according to their writing, and according to their language.” The Ratification of the New Policy “ And he wrote in the king Ahasuerus’ name, and sealed it with the king’s ring” Proclaim Announcement Esther 8:10 KJV 1900 10 And he wrote in the king Ahasuerus’ name, and sealed it with the king’s ring, and sent letters by posts on horseback, and riders on mules, camels, and young dromedaries: Esther 8:13–14 KJV 1900 13 The copy of the writing for a commandment to be given in every province was published unto all people, and that the Jews should be ready against that day to avenge themselves on their enemies. 14 So the posts that rode upon mules and camels went out, being hastened and pressed on by the king’s commandment. And the decree was given at Shushan the palace. Plan for Proclamation “sent letters by posts on horseback, and riders on mules, camels, and young dromedaries” There has been a writing for the Christians to share by any means necessary Mark 16:15 KJV 1900 15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. Exported from Logos Bible Software, 9:59 PM March 20, 2020. 12 People for Proclamation “posts” Christians are the Couriers Acts 22:14–15 KJV 1900 14 And he said, The God of our fathers hath chosen thee, that thou shouldest know his will, and see that Just One, and shouldest hear the voice of his mouth. 15 For thou shalt be his witness unto all men of what thou hast seen and heard. Acts 1:8 KJV 1900 8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. People of the Proclamation “unto all people” Christians are to go unto All People Romans 10:13 KJV 1900 13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. John 3:16 KJV 1900 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Acts 1:8 KJV 1900 8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost Exported from Logos Bible Software, 9:59 PM March 20, 2020. 13 part of the earth. Places for Proclamation “to be given in every province” Christians are to Go into all the world Acts 1:8 KJV 1900 8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. Pace of Proclamation “being hastened and pressed on by the king’s commandment” Christians are to Share the Word of the Lord without delay Matthew 28:19–20 KJV 1900 19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen. Permission to Attack Esther 8:11–12 KJV 1900 11 Wherein the king granted the Jews which were in every city to gather themselves together, and to stand for their life, to destroy, to slay, and to cause to perish, all the power of the people and province that would assault them, both little ones and women, and to take the spoil of them for a Exported from Logos Bible Software, 9:59 PM March 20, 2020. 14 prey, 12 Upon one day in all the provinces of king Ahasuerus, namely, upon the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, which is the month Adar. Gather and Stay Together “gather themselves together” Romans 12:5 KJV 1900 5 So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. Acts 1:14 KJV 1900 14 These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren. Acts 2:1 KJV 1900 1 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. Acts 4:32 KJV 1900 32 And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common. 1 Corinthians 12:12 KJV 1900 12 For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ. Gather and Stand Together “stand for their life” Christians need to Put on the Whole Armor of the Lord to be able to Stand against the Wiles of the Devil Exported from Logos Bible Software, 9:59 PM March 20, 2020. 15 Ephesians 6:10–18 KJV 1900 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. 13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; 15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: 18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; Gather and Slay Together “to destroy, to slay, and to cause to perish” Ephesians 6:17 KJV 1900 Exported from Logos Bible Software, 9:59 PM March 20, 2020. 16 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: 1 Timothy 6:12 KJV 1900 12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses. 2 Corinthians 10:4 KJV 1900 4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) Gather and take the Spoils Together “and to take the spoil of them for a prey” The King’s Allotment The Clothes Esther 8:15 KJV 1900 15 And Mordecai went out from the presence of the king in royal apparel of blue and white, and with a great crown of gold, and with a garment of fine linen and purple: and the city of Shushan rejoiced and was glad. The King of Kings has provided unto us a robe of righteousness and he has removed the rags which we previously wore. The Crown Esther 8:15 KJV 1900 15 And Mordecai went out from the presence of the king in royal apparel of blue and white, and with a great crown of gold, and with a garment of fine linen and purple: and the city of Shushan rejoiced and was Exported from Logos Bible Software, 9:59 PM March 20, 2020. 17 glad. The Clothes and the Crown signified that he was now the Prime Minister As a Born Again child of God we will be receiving crowns when we get to heaven, some of us have intentions about casting them at Jesus feet but none the less we will be receiving crowns. The Crowd Esther 8:15–17 KJV 1900 15 And Mordecai went out from the presence of the king in royal apparel of blue and white, and with a great crown of gold, and with a garment of fine linen and purple: and the city of Shushan rejoiced and was glad. 16 The Jews had light, and gladness, and joy, and honour. 17 And in every province, and in every city, whithersoever the king’s commandment and his decree came, the Jews had joy and gladness, a feast and a good day. And many of the people of the land became Jews; for the fear of the Jews fell upon them. Brightness “light” Gladness “gladness” Joyfulness “joy” Exported from Logos Bible Software, 9:59 PM March 20, 2020. 18 Greatness “honour” The Conversions Esther 8:17 KJV 1900 17 And in every province, and in every city, whithersoever the king’s commandment and his decree came, the Jews had joy and gladness, a feast and a good day. And many of the people of the land became Jews; for the fear of the Jews fell upon them. “And many of the people of the land became Jews; for the fear of the Jews fell upon them” Reverenced Judaism Repented to Judaism Share your story, your story will influence others to come to Christ. No one has a story like yours. If you are here today and have not repented before Christ today is the perfect time to come before the King of Kings and Lord of Lords and turn to Him. Exported from Logos Bible Software, 9:59 PM March 20, 2020. 19 Exported from Logos Bible Software, 9:59 PM March 20, 2020. 20