Playlist: Ahasuerus (topic)
Esther (Part Four)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughAhasuerus functions primarily as the powerful backdrop against which the entire narrative of Esther unfolds, and his court provides both the setting and the structural bookends for the story's chiastic pattern. He is introduced in the opening verses of chapter one as the wealthy and majestic king of Persia, reigning from India …
Esther (Part Two)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughJust as Mordecai conceals Esther, God conceals His people in secret places under the shadow of His wings, in the sanctuary—the fellowship of the church.
Proverbs 31 and the Wife of Christ (Part Three): Esther
Sermon by Mark SchindlerKing Ahasuerus of Persia serves as the backdrop against which the book of Esther unfolds, illustrating how the wife of Christ develops the fear of God amid a chaotic and violent world. Ahasuerus reigned over one hundred and twenty-seven provinces from India to Ethiopia, ruling from Shushan the citadel, and his court is …
Old Testament: Fruit of the Spirit (Part Three)
Sermon by Ronny H. GrahamIn contrast to Stephen who spoke the truth fearlessly, Haman valued his position more than the truth and gave into hatred for Mordecai and his people.
Esther (Part One)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn post-exilic times in Persia, God used concealed Jews (exampled by Mordecai and Esther) to ascend to levels of prominence on behalf of their people.