KING AHASUERUS (XERXES I)

Trying to impress others with wealth and power

Encourages abuse of alcohol

QUEEN VASHTI

The King wants to “show her” to his guests

Vashti refuses to bey the King’s summons

WHAT THE LORD IS NOT SAYING TO US

Drinking too much leads to big problems (Proverbs 20:1)

Not about husband and wife relationships

WHAT THE LORD IS SAYING TO US

The role the opening scene plays in Esther (Philippians 1:6)

Don’t be afraid of the mighty and powerful (Psalm 2:1-4; Revelation 11:15)

God is always working out His purpose (Ephesians 1:11)

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The Lord can be trusted!