Passage: Esther 9:23-10:3
Title: Celebrate!
Date of talk: 11-10-19
Teacher: Ryan Frank
Passage Outline/Summary of Text
1. Explanation of Purim (9:23-28)
a. Got its name from Haman casting the Pur
b. All the Jews agreed to celebrate as a reminder of their deliverance
2. Esther’s confirmation of Purim (9:29-32)
a. Instilled confidence in the people
b. Encouraged people to celebrate through law
3. Moredcia’s Success (10:1-3)
a. Second to the king
b. Recorded in history
c. Pursued prosperity for the people and became famous
Life Application Points
Big Idea: Celebrations are more than just fun, they’re worship
1. Celebrations mean more when you know the reason why
2. Celebrations mean more when you’re all on the same page
3. Celebrations have a greater success with good leaders