DHW Study - Book of Esther
The book of Esther is another one of the thirty-nine books of the Old Testament that is inspired by God and is therefore infallible, inerrant, completely reliable and trustworthy. Although the name of God is not mentioned even once in the ten chapters of the book, it is not a legitimate basis for rejecting its canonicity. Many political leaders and nations in the world do not mention God or even reject Him, but that does not change the fact that He exists and He is very much involved in the affairs of men (Isaiah 45:15) . So in the book of Esther, in every turn of events, the unseen hand of God was working out the purpose and plan of His will. Indeed, if it had not been for God, who played a vital part in the flow of events as historically recorded, the book would not be easily understood. The inspired divine writer of the book is unknown. Some have suggested Mordecai. Others think that the writer was a Persian Jew who had returned to Judaea, and wished to commemorate the celebration of Purim with the children of Israel to remember God’s deliverance. Whatever the case may be, the identity of the writer is not as important as the fact that someone whom God had inspired had written the record. Today, we can understand why the Israelites yearly celebrate the Festival of Purim (February-March). Besides explaining the origin of Purim, the most instructive teaching of Esther is that of the providence of God sovereignly working over nations and individuals. A prayerful and careful study of the book should bring comfort and joy, increase confidence and courage, and change our small view of God into awesome amazement.
Pastor Rev. Stephen Khoo – Esther 1 Commentary
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| Lesson 1 – Chapter 1 |  Commentary |
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| Lesson 2 – Chapter 2 | Commentary |
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| Lesson 3 – Chapter 3 | Commentary |
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| Lesson 4 – Chapter 4 | Commentary |
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| Lesson 5 – Chapter 5 | Commentary |
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| Lesson 6 – Chapter 6 | Commentary |
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| Lesson 7 – Chapter 7 | Commentary |
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| Lesson 8 – Chapter 8 | Commentary |
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| Lesson 9 – Chapter 9 and 10 | Commentary |
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