This study is part of our series of verse by verse studies of Esther, the 17th book in the Bible. Taught by Simeon Forder at our Sunday evening service on the 27th November 2022.

About this book

Esther records the incredible deliverance of the Jews during their Babylonian captivity, which is still celebrated today in the feast of Purim. While this book of the Bible is unusual, in that God is not directly mentioned, in it we see God’s providence in arranging the circumstances for their deliverance, and examples – good and bad – in the characters we follow there.

About this study

The time arrives for the Jews to defend themselves, but although they have permission to plunder their enemies they choose not to do so – a very different decision to that taken by Saul back in 1 Samuel chapter 15. And as this book concludes we see the establishment of the Feast of Purim that Jews still celebrate today.

Application questions

• Are you taking time to think through the consequences of your actions?be
• Are you willing to obey God in everything?
• Are you taking Jesus sacrifice for granted?