The Real King (2 of 10)
Series: The Gospel in Esther
Steve Jones
Esther 1
SUMMARY: In this message we explore how Esther chapter one emphasizes the kingship of God in these ways: 1) King of Resources, 2) King of Love, 3) King of the world.
INTRODUCTION: ''The Man in the Iron Mask'' was an unidentified prisoner who was arrested in 1670 and subsequently held in a number of French prisons for 34 years keeping his face covered the entire time. One of the theories of the prisoner's identity was put forth by Alexandre Dumas who suggested he was Philippe, the ''good'' twin brother of the not-so-good King Louis XIV. This theory was dramatized in the movie ''The Man in the Iron Mask''. In the movie, the good twin Philippe (played by Leonardo DiCaprio) is rescued from prison and secretly challenges his bad brother Louis, also played by Leonardo DiCaprio, for the throne of France. Eventually, D'Artagnan and the three musketeers must decide which brother is, or should be, the real king and choose sides.
I relate this as an introduction to this morning's message on Esther chapter one which is entitled, ''Will the REAL king please stand up. Who really is in charge of this world is the question dramatized in this chapter and the question for our hearts is, whose side do we choose?
I. WHO IS THE REAL KING OF RESOURCES
Esther 1:1-4 ''These events happened in the days of King Xerxes, who reigned over 127 provinces stretching from India to Ethiopia. At that time, Xerxes ruled his empire from his royal throne at the fortress of Susa. In the third year of his reign, he gave a banquet for all his nobles and officials. He invited all the military officers of Persia and Media as well as the princes and nobles of the provinces. The celebration lasted 180 days - a tremendous display of the opulent wealth of his empire and the pomp and splendor of his majesty. When it was all over, the king gave a banquet for all the people, from the greatest to the least, wh ...
Series: The Gospel in Esther
Steve Jones
Esther 1
SUMMARY: In this message we explore how Esther chapter one emphasizes the kingship of God in these ways: 1) King of Resources, 2) King of Love, 3) King of the world.
INTRODUCTION: ''The Man in the Iron Mask'' was an unidentified prisoner who was arrested in 1670 and subsequently held in a number of French prisons for 34 years keeping his face covered the entire time. One of the theories of the prisoner's identity was put forth by Alexandre Dumas who suggested he was Philippe, the ''good'' twin brother of the not-so-good King Louis XIV. This theory was dramatized in the movie ''The Man in the Iron Mask''. In the movie, the good twin Philippe (played by Leonardo DiCaprio) is rescued from prison and secretly challenges his bad brother Louis, also played by Leonardo DiCaprio, for the throne of France. Eventually, D'Artagnan and the three musketeers must decide which brother is, or should be, the real king and choose sides.
I relate this as an introduction to this morning's message on Esther chapter one which is entitled, ''Will the REAL king please stand up. Who really is in charge of this world is the question dramatized in this chapter and the question for our hearts is, whose side do we choose?
I. WHO IS THE REAL KING OF RESOURCES
Esther 1:1-4 ''These events happened in the days of King Xerxes, who reigned over 127 provinces stretching from India to Ethiopia. At that time, Xerxes ruled his empire from his royal throne at the fortress of Susa. In the third year of his reign, he gave a banquet for all his nobles and officials. He invited all the military officers of Persia and Media as well as the princes and nobles of the provinces. The celebration lasted 180 days - a tremendous display of the opulent wealth of his empire and the pomp and splendor of his majesty. When it was all over, the king gave a banquet for all the people, from the greatest to the least, wh ...
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