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Title: Esther’s Subtlety
Reference: Esther 5:1-14
Notes:

Key Thought: In the midst of arrogance and selfishness, Esther did God's will subtly and selflessly.

  1. Esther's Approach
    1. The King's first response
      1. Difficulty of the request
      2. Esther's Attire
      3. Golden Scepter
    2. Esther's first request
      1. King and Haman come to a feast
      2. Why not strike while the iron is hot?
    3. The King's second response
      1. Banquet of wine
      2. Second public proclamation
    4. Esther's second request
      1. Another feast
      2. Hebrew "If I have found favor..."
  2. Haman's Arrogance
    1. Haman's Bad Mood
    2. Haman's Good Mood
    3. Haman's Counsel
  3. Subtle Actions
    1. Esther's Subtlety
    2. God's Subtlety