Title: Queen Esther's Resolution/4:1-17
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Title: Queen Esther's Resolution
Text: Esther 4:1-17
Introduction: The lives of Jews living in Persia due to the horror of the Jewish genocide
It is the case that stands on the back of a hundred cheokgandu (百尺竿頭).
As a result, Esther and Mordecai's plan to rescue their people is established.
1. The mourning of the Jews 1-3
Mordecai, knowing all these things (the horror of the slaughter of the Jews), tore his clothes,
Dressed in sackcloth and risking ashes, he went out into the city and prayed a great mourning.
He went to the front of the palace gate. These actions were related to prayer (repentance).
(Joshua 7:6, Isaiah 37:1, Dan 9:3) is considered Mordecai’s prayer, but repent
There are things that we do in times of great sorrow, even though we have no work to do.
There is a story of mourning when hearing the news that this Joseph had died (Genesis 37:34).
I went all the way to the front of the palace gate, probably to let Esther know about this quickly.
is considered to be a thought.
Not only Mordecai, but also the Jews who were scattered throughout the provinces of Persia
They mourn, they fast, they mourn, they cry, they clothe themselves in sackcloth, and
Countless people were lying there, and perhaps the Jews were all involved in this.
think.
2. Esther's Interest 4-8
Esther was unaware of this fact, and Mordecai
I didn't know what was inside and delivered new clothes so that I could change them.
but did not receive And again Esther meets an eunuch named Hadak.
Call Mordecai, send the eunuch, and send it to Mordecai.
When I asked for the curtain, Mordecai gave a water seal and said that the Jews were in danger.
Announcing that it was the time of Manjichu (危急存亡之秋), the king's draft
I sent it to Esther through Hadak and asked me to cancel it by the king's order.
It is a desperate rescue movement for the nation (Judas).
3. Esther's Answer 9-12
Mordecai's words were transmitted to Queen Esther through Hathak, and again
Esther's answer was communicated to Mordecai through Hathak. that content
In other words, it is a manifestation of warm colors (難色表明). The reason is that even the queen is called by the king first.
Because he couldn't go before the king before, he couldn't go to the king himself
Hanji said it was already 30 days. Judging from this, King Boa is Queen Esther.
If you see it as evidence of not being close to him often because he is bored with
He said that going before the king would be a very difficult task.
4. Esther's Desperate Resolution 13-17
Mordecai's reply was harsh. You are a Jew in the palace
Do not rest assured that you will be rescued alone in the midst of a massacre. if judas
When people are dramatically rescued (in the past Exodus and other history)
(The signs that have appeared) He warned you that you and your family will perish.
Who knows if it was not for this time that you gained the throne as a queen?
said
Esther replied again, saying to the Jews of Shushan for three days and nights
After asking him to pray, he himself did so, breaking the ordinance and before the king.
I will go ahead and tell you the truth. To this, he said, "If I die, I will die."
climbed and went
Conclusion: Mordecai, who received the emergency preparedness and request, followed Esther's orders.
were all implemented with After saying that people do things that people should do, I give everything to God.
entrust things (盡人事, 待天命)