Deposed (Esther 1:1-22)

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Deposed
Esther 1:1-22
I. Intro
Big Idea: We either conform to our culture or trust an unseen God.

II. Reign
A. People try to display their worth through possessions. Esther 1:1-2
B. Xerxes was selfishly generous. Esther 1:3-8

III. Furious
A. Our culture says pose or be deposed. Esther 1:9-11
B. Controlling behavior leads to being out of control. Esther 1:12

IV. Law
A. We gain worth from others. Esther 1:13-14
B. Distance from God leads to insane expectations. Esther 1:15-19
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V. The King
A. God is working out a better future. Esther 1:19-20
B. God is powerfully present. Esther 1:21-22; Matthew 27:46

​Things to Consider

• What’s a food or drink you’d like to have a free 180-day unlimited supply of?
• What’s something from Esther 1 that stood out to you or struck you as important?
• How is God’s kingdom different than Xerxes kingdom as described in Esther 1?
• In what ways can not seeing God at work or sensing His presence be good for us?
• How can you respond in a practical way to Esther 1?

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