January 11/12, 2015 (Week 15)

The Return to Jerusalem Study
Esther 5-7: "Pride and Prejudice" 

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DIVISIONS AND PRINCIPLES
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First Division: The Relevance of the Book of Esther to us discussed.
John 5;24; 2 Peter 3:9; 1 Timothy 2:4; Matthew 28:19; 1 Corinthians 1:21; 2 Corinthians 6:9; Amos 4:6-7; 1 Corinthians 15:8; Esther 5-7

Principle #1: God, the Father, is always at work sovereignly, orchestrating events to encourage decisions that will save people.

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Second Division: After prayer and fasting, Esther approaches King Xerxes, seeking to save her people.
Esther 5:1; Esther 4:15-17; Hebrews 4:14-16; Psalm 110:4; John 14:6

Principle #2: We should always pray to God to orchestrate circumstances to soften people’s hearts to receive the Gospel before we share the Gospel. 

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Third Division: Esther displays wisdom and careful preparations in making her request to save her people. 
Esther 5:2-7:10; Proverbs 11:2; Acts 14:1

Principle #3: Effective Evangelists see when God is working in unbeliever’s lives, plan what to say, and how and when to say it. 

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