Question: What is the theme of the Book of Esther?
It is an interesting study of the joint effort of the Jewish people in fasting, prayer, action and faith, when in conjunction with the WILL of Jehovah, during dire threat of the survival of the race, of which the Messiah would appear.
THE ALMIGHTY'S PURPOSE CANNOT BE THWARTED
What sort of woman was Esther? From the Scripture references it is clear that she was a humble woman, who had lived a happy and quiet life with her guardian Mordecai. When he suggested she should be put forward as a possible wife for the King of Persia, she obeyed him. She obviously trusted him, and presumably also wanted to obey the Almighty. The fact that she was prepared to put her life at risk by entering the King's presence without being summoned shows her strength of character and trust. The fast and prayer she instigated to bring together a collective effort is still known today as “Esther's Fast”. Her plan to trap Haman was full of clever intrigue, showing her ingenuity to use her femininity for the good. Also having Haman's 10 sons hung on the gallows showed her power, strength and determination to perform the cleansing of that evil which had almost annihilated the Royal Line, through which the Messiah would come.
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