Learning about Courage from Esther and Mordecai

1. The
Victory
Belongs to
Jehovah
The Power of Courage
Lessons from Mordecai and Esther

6. “For whatever was written
in former days was written
for our instruction”
—Romans 15.4

10. Courage

12. Those who are
courageous will
choose to do
what is morally
upright.

13. Mordecai’s courage:

14. Mordecai’s courage:
Choose to save the King.

15. “the Most High rules the
kingdom of men and gives it
to whom he will.”
— Daniel 4.25

16. “Be subject for the Lord's
sake to every human
institution”
— 1 Peter 2.13-14

17. Mordecai’s courage:
Refused to bow to Haman.

18. “in whose eyes a vile
person is despised, but
who honors those who fear
the Lord”
—Psalm 15.4

20. Those who are
courageous will
know the
opportune
moment.

21. Esther’s courage:

22. Esther’s courage:
False sense of security.

23. “Blessed is the man who
makes the Lord his trust,
who does not turn to the
proud, to those who go
astray after a lie!”
—Psalm 40.4

24. Mordecai’s courage:
A sure hope.

25. Esther’s courage:
Such a time as this.

26. Esther’s courage:
Fast on my behalf.

27. “I urge that supplications,
prayers, intercessions, and
thanksgivings be made for all
people”
—1 Timothy 2.1-2

28. “for kings and all who are in
high positions”
—1 Timothy 2.1-2

29. “that we may lead a peaceful
and quiet life, godly and
dignified in every way.”
—1 Timothy 2.1-2

30. Esther’s courage:
If I perish, I perish.

32. Those who are
courageous use
wisdom.

33. Esther’s courage:

34. Esther’s courage:
Respect authority.

35. Esther’s courage:
Use caution.

36. Esther’s courage:
Be clear.

38. “Righteousness exalts a nation,
But sin is a reproach to any
people.”
—Proverbs 14.34

39. Rejoice!

41. Compiled and Presented by:
The Victory Belongs to the Lord Dave Stewart
2 November, 2008
Las Cruces, NM
#08 www.churchofchristmiranda.com
The Power of Courage
Lessons from Mordecai and Esther
Synopsis: The story of Esther and Mordecai reminds that no matter what
the government is doing, we can be courageous and find victory. They
exhibited the importance of being moral, knowing the opportune moment,
and using wisdom.
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