Editor's Note: a version of this message was shared in a Dallas Theological Seminary chapel and is available as a video here on their website.
Introduction
The material was developed for the Women’s Bible study leadership at Northwest Bible Church in Dallas, Texas. It is a mixture of work authored by Vickie Kraft, Dianne Miller, and Kay Daigle. Vickie & Dianne graciously gave their permission to share this resource with you. This product was recently revised and edited in 2016 by Kay Daigle to reflect updated training she has taken.
This sermon was given on July 16th, 2006. The transcript will be posted when it is available.
This sermon was given on July 9th, 2006. The transcript will be posted when it is available.
1 After we tore ourselves away from them, we put out to sea, and sailing a straight course, we came to Cos, on the next day to Rhodes, and from there to Patara. 2 We found a ship crossing over to Phoenicia, went aboard, and put out to sea. 3 After we sighted Cyprus and left it behind on our port side, we sailed on to Syria and put in at Tyre, because the ship was to unload its cargo there. 4 After we located the disciples, we stayed there seven days. They repeatedly told Paul through the Spirit not to set foot in Jerusalem. 5 When our time was over, we left and went on our way.
Imagine being thrust into a situation far beyond anything you ever sought or imagined! What if God needs to change your life in order to use you for His purposes in such a time as this? Will you be ready and willing, as Mary was?
A Precious Word from God
“The Mighty One has done great things for me; and holy is His name.”
Luke 1:49 NASB
Have you ever longed for justice, but it eluded the situation? There is something inside of us that desires a fitting end to every story. We want the good guy to come out on top and the bad guy to pay for his evil. That sense of justice comes from God, who someday will put all things right.
A Precious Word from God
“If I perish, I perish.” Esther 4:16 NASB
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Review Esther Chapter 7; read 8:1-8.
This entire study is based upon the theme that God uses women in their time for His purposes. This was clearly Mordecai’s feelings about Esther, and I believe the same of each of you. God has a plan and a kingdom purpose for putting you where He can best use you!
A Precious Word from God
Yet who knows whether you have come to the kingdom for [such] a time as this?
Esther 4:14b NKJV
Read Esther 3:7-4:3.
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