Haman’s end is about to take place. Even though the Lord is not mentioned in this book, His presence is very evident. Be blessed as you read.
Esther 6: The King Honours Mordecai
1 On that night the king could not sleep. And he gave orders to bring the book of memorable deeds, the chronicles, and they were read before the king.
2 And it was found written how Mordecai had told about Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king's eunuchs, who guarded the threshold, and who had sought to lay hands on King Ahasuerus.
3 And the king said, "What honour or distinction has been bestowed on Mordecai for this?" The king's young men who attended him said, "Nothing has been done for him."
4 And the king said, "Who is in the court?" Now Haman had just entered the outer court of the king's palace to speak to the king about having Mordecai hanged on the gallows that he had prepared for him.
5 And the king's young men told him, "Haman is there, standing in the court." And the king said, "Let him come in."
6 So Haman came in, and the king said to him, "What should be done to the man whom the king delights to honour?" And Haman said to himself, "Whom would the king delight to honour more than me?"
7 And Haman said to the king, "For the man whom the king delights to honour,
8 let royal robes be brought, which the king has worn, and the horse that the king has ridden, and on whose head a royal crown is set.
9 And let the robes and the horse be handed over to one of the king's most noble officials. Let them dress the man whom the king delights to honour, and let them lead him on the horse through the square of the city, proclaiming before him: 'Thus shall it be done to the man whom the king delights to honour.'"
10 Then the king said to Haman, "Hurry; take the robes and the horse, as you have said, and do so to Mordecai the Jew, who sits at the king's gate. Leave out nothing that you have mentioned."
11 So Haman took the robes and the horse, and he dressed Mordecai and led him through the square of the city, proclaiming before him, "Thus shall it be done to the man whom the king delights to honour."
12 Then Mordecai returned to the king's gate. But Haman hurried to his house, mourning and with his head covered.
13 And Haman told his wife Zeresh and all his friends everything that had happened to him. Then his wise men and his wife Zeresh said to him, "If Mordecai, before whom you have begun to fall, is of the Jewish people, you will not overcome him but will surely fall before him."
Esther Reveals Haman's Plot
14 While they were yet talking with him, the king's eunuchs arrived and hurried to bring Haman to the feast that Esther had prepared.
Things to think about…
1. Isn’t God great! Look at this…all of a sudden the king can’t sleep Est 6:1. Even though God is not mentioned, He is clearly behind the scenes. Ahasuerus asks for something boring to be done to put him to sleep. What is there more boring than the reading of the chronicles? The passage about Mordecai’s faithfulness in saving the king from assassination is read. Coincidence? Ahasuerus was actually listening and asks what has been done for this man. “Nothing”, was the answer. The king wants to set it right and asks for Haman’s advice. Haman thinks - Surely the king wants to honour him. No…Mordecai! What! You can see here that Haman’s fate is beginning to be revealed. Have you ever been so caught up in your own self-interest that you missed what God was doing around you? We often say “It’s not about us”, but how often do we actually acknowledge this truth in the way we live? This is the turning point in this incredible story. The humiliation of Haman begins.
2. Even though Mordecai had been honoured by the king, Esth 6:12, the work was not yet done. Rather than return home he returns to the king’s gate. The date has been set for the annihilation of his people. What is temporary honour when a great tragedy was about to occur. This is where some believers are made impotent. They are acknowledged greatly in the world that using their gifts for the advancement of the gospel seems far less appealing.
3. Haman’s wife Zeresh, even though she has received the blessings of Haman actually sees the writing on the wall, Est 6:13 and accurately assesses the situation. She would ultimately suffer horribly for her husband’s plotting. God loves the Jews! He still does. Some of the Old Testament prophecies still have not been fulfilled concerning this nation. Continue praying for our Lord Jesus Christ to pour out His Spirit upon Israel that they would see and acknowledge their true Saviour – Yeshua (Jesus).
4. Haman goes off to the feast, Est 6:14. Did he have any options at this point to make things right? His heart – like Judas who would come after him, was already set on destruction. When we still have the opportunity to repent, often we don’t have the ability. We have hardened ourselves to too much truth and the Lord has no other option but to judge. Such folk are dead while they yet live.
Vision Point for cell groups
CBC’s Vision :- To be a growing biblical church community, significantly influencing our city and beyond, through intentional outreach, fulfilling our mission.
Title was “Don’t grumble against grace” from Esther 4
1. Esther was a little shaky on her initial response to what she heard from Mordecai. Do you recall the events and her response? How can we act in the same way as Esther
2. Mordecai shows the heart of a true father in gently instructing his adopted daughter. Rather than accept her gift of clothes he says “"Do not think to yourself that in the king's palace you will escape any more than all the other Jews. For if you keep silent at this time, relief and deliverance will rise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father's house will perish. And who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this?"” Esth 4:13, 14. Break down this statement. What relevance has that had for Jews even up to today?
3. We are blessed with so much, but the Apostle Paul tells us after he was afflicted with a demon that in weakness Christ’s strength is shown. How has this been the case for you??
4. Pray each other.
Prayer Points
1. Pray for the 2 families we will be giving money to this week to help with flood relief in Queensborough parade in Karalee.
2. Our new Albanese government. That the Lord would be merciful. We need it with the spiritual change that has been happening in Australia.
3. Peace to rest over Ukraine.
4. Folk sick with Flu A and Covid – relief and healing.
5. Pray for other building projects – café roof, the repair of the house roof.
6. Growth, conversions, joy in the Word and Spirit to remain and increase.
Praise Points
1. New folk came to CBC on Sunday.
2. Worship on Sunday – thankyou and technical team.
3. Café helpers on Sunday – thanks Melinda and Maddison.
4. All those who faithfully serve in ministries, Worship, Sound/Technical/Kids Church/ Cell Groups/Admin - Bulletins/Finances/Property/Welcoming/Spiritual Leadership/Cafe
5. Joy, peace and grace we see at CBC. Thankyou Lord
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Catechism question for June...
Q. 4. What becomes of men when they die? A. The body returns to dust, and the soul goes back to God to be judged.
