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Learning about Courage from Esther and MordecaiTRANSCRIPT
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The Power of CourageLessons from Mordecai and Esther
“For whatever was written in former days was written
for our instruction”—Romans 15.4
Courage
Those who are courageous will choose to do
what is morally upright.
Mordecai’s courage:
Mordecai’s courage:
Choose to save the King.
“the Most High rules the kingdom of men and gives it
to whom he will.”— Daniel 4.25
“Be subject for the Lord's sake to every human
institution”— 1 Peter 2.13-14
Mordecai’s courage:
Refused to bow to Haman.
“in whose eyes a vile person is despised, but
who honors those who fear the Lord”
—Psalm 15.4
Those who are courageous will
know the opportune moment.
Esther’s courage:
Esther’s courage:
False sense of security.
“Blessed is the man who makes the Lord his trust, who does not turn to the proud, to those who go
astray after a lie!”—Psalm 40.4
Mordecai’s courage:
A sure hope.
Esther’s courage:
Such a time as this.
Esther’s courage:
Fast on my behalf.
“I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and
thanksgivings be made for all people”
—1 Timothy 2.1-2
“for kings and all who are in high positions”
—1 Timothy 2.1-2
“that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way.”
—1 Timothy 2.1-2
Esther’s courage:
If I perish, I perish.
Those who are courageous use
wisdom.
Esther’s courage:
Esther’s courage:
Respect authority.
Esther’s courage:
Use caution.
Esther’s courage:
Be clear.
“Righteousness exalts a nation,But sin is a reproach to any
people.”—Proverbs 14.34
Rejoice!
The Victory Belongs to the Lord
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The Power of CourageLessons from Mordecai and Esther
Compiled and Presented by:
Dave Stewart2 November, 2008
Las Cruces, NMwww.churchofchristmiranda.com
Synopsis: The story of Esther and Mordecai reminds that no matter what the government is doing, we can be courageous and find victory. They exhibited the importance of being moral, knowing the opportune moment, and using wisdom.
“Let all that you do be done with love.”
“Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”