Providence (Esther 4:1-17)

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Providence
Esther 4:1-17
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I. Intro
Big Idea: We’re born to make a difference.

II. Clothes
A. Mordecai could no longer sit on the fence. Esther 4:1-3
B. Esther was unaware of the pending destruction. Esther 4:4-5

III. The Cost
A. We don’t live unless we’re willing to die. Esther 4:6-8
B. Timidity is a form of pride. Esther 4:9-11

IV. Time
A. There’s time that passes and there’s time that matters. Esther 4:12-13; Ephesians 5:16
B. Someone cares more than we do. Genesis 22:18; Esther 4:14; Romans 5:6-8
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V. Perish
A. Take part in true fasting. Esther 4:15-16; Isaiah 58:1-5; John 4:31-38
B. Influence others by living in time that matters. Esther 4:17

Things to Consider

• What’s your favorite time of the day? Why?
• What was something from Esther 4:1-17 that struck you as important?
• Why do you think Esther was reluctant to go before Xerxes? Can you relate? If so, in what way(s)?
• What’s something you’d be willing to give up, at least temporarily, to seek God and engage in His kingdom?
• How can you respond to Esther 4:1-17?

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