We shall also look at what is required of the believer as they deny themselves and follow God's will. Vain: He displayed his wealth for all his nobles and officials to marvel at and threw a lavish party. Why do you think the Lord allowed these people to suffer such trials? A German pastor, who had just arrived with a group of young people from Germany, suddenly came up to the two men and interrupted the conversation. Have class members role-play different situations in which they would need to stand up for what they know is right. Do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. What message did Mordecai send Esther when he learned of her concerns about approaching the king? What did Nebuchadnezzar do when he found out that they would not worship his idol? The greatest words in the book of Esther are, “If I perish, I perish’ (4:16). ), How did the Lord bless Daniel in the lionsâ den? And if I perish, I perish. Bringing conviction to my heart, And from my mind would not depart; In the second stage Esther took a decision of faith, not one of logic and said: "I will go to the king, which is against the law; and if I perish, I perish" (Esther 4:16). Our obedience should not be conditioned on whether or not the Lord gives us an expected blessing at an expected time in return.) What can we learn from their examples? [2] ↩ Probably said this before but I became a Christian through reading the Bible (and behind the scenes, through family and friends praying for me). How did the king demonstrate his belief in God? What are the dangers of obeying the Lord only because we expect him to give us a certain blessing in return? Once more, we are being asked to take a stand. 4. Do not quench the Spirit; do not despise prophetic utterances. Job 4:7 | View whole chapter | See verse in context Remember, I pray thee, who ever perish ed, being innocent? This was how it was for Esther as her will initially was opposed to the instruction of Mordecai. Haman was hanged, but the decree to kill all Jews had already been circulated throughout the kingdom. And who knows... that could have been your time... you could have been positioned by God for that very purpose! It is a spuernatural mindset that propels us to take the necessary risks for change and breakthrough to occur. [2]. In response to Mordecai, Esther agrees to go before the king – after 3 days of prayer and fasting – and she responds startlingly: “if I perish, I perish” (4:16). Esther 4:12-14 When Esther's words were reported to Mordecai, (13) he sent back this answer: "Do not think that because you are in the king's house you alone of all the Jews will escape. So, she makes up her mind to do it and makes this statement in regard to it ” If I perish I perish.” Although there is no mention of God at all in the book of Esther, I see her actions and her statement as an act of faith that can be found all throughout the Bible. Well, in the next study we'll see how things turned out. The Bible is a thick book, as you know; but we'll get there eventually, Lord willing—this is His project, after all. Why was it dangerous for Esther to go in and speak with the king? Invite class members to ponder the value we place on the privilege of praying to our Heavenly Father. Only one life, 'twill soon be past, Only what's done for Christ will last. Unfortunately you will try (as will I quite often) for this is a lifelong lesson. What blessings have you received because of the courage and faith of others? When Esther approached the king, he received her and said he would grant anything she requested (Esther 5:1â3). It is the job of the Holy Spirit to enlighten the soul of man to the depth of the sin problem. [3] At the start of the chapter we saw Mordecai (type of the Holy Spirit) grieved - He sat is sack cloth and ashes for Haman (the fleshly nature) was controlling and influencing the decrees in the kingdom for his own wicked schemes. How can we receive the assurance that our lives have purpose? [5]. King Xerxes, the monarch of Persia was All- powerful: If someone came unsummoned with a request before him he would have the person executed. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego refuse to worship King Nebuchadnezzarâs idol (3:1â12). Elder Neal A. Maxwell said: âWe will [not] always be rescued from proximate problems, but we will be rescued from everlasting death! Have you obeyed? The Urban Alternative is a Christian Bible teaching and resource ministry founded 39 years ago by Dr. Tony Evans. Joseph was sold by his brothers and later imprisoned for a crime he did not commit (Genesis 37:27â28; 39:7â20). After the class members have shared their experiences, explain that this lesson is about six people in the Old Testament who showed great courage in obeying the Lord. I’m assuming you know the story of Esther. And just as Mordecai instructed Queen Esther about the one who was pulling the strings in the kingdom (namely Haman) so the Holy Spirit shows believers concerning the fleshly nature that dwells and often rules within. What can the response of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego teach us about obeying the Lordâs commandments? This is instructive for us for we too have been placed in God given situations for a purpose. If you have, Mordecai's instruction to Esther will apply to you now as well. (See Esther 7:5â10.). If you do, you will know that the Jews were being threatened with destruction. [7] ↩ John Gill comments on Esther's abandonment to God's will saying: 'and if I perish, I perish; signifying, that she readily and cheerfully risked her life for the good of her people; and if such was the pleasure of God, that she should lose it, she was content, and acquiesced in his will, leaving herself entirely in his hands, to dispose of her as he thought fit. 17 Bible Verses about The Wicked Will Perish. But those who hate me wish the worst for me, saying, “When will he die and be forgotten?” My enemies say of me in malice, “When will he die, and his name perish?” My enemies say of me in malice, “When will he die and his name perish?” I said, “GOD, be gracious! Even though we are to believe God for protection and victory, we still must "bottom line" our faith and say with Esther, "If I perish, I perish." (5) Then called Esther for Hatach, one of the king's chamberlains, whom he had appointed to attend upon her, and gave him a commandment to Mordecai, to know what it was, and why it was. How can this assurance help us? (See Esther 4:10â11. In this moment she came into her own as a daughter of God. Each with its clays I must fulfil, living for self or in His will; (See Esther 4:7â9.) Only one life, 'twill soon be past, Only what's done for Christ will last. She hasn't been called to go before the king and to do so unannounced normally means death. She would ultimately lose if she didn’t stand up and expose herself as a child of God by doing the right thing. What happened when Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were cast into the furnace? Major Ian Thomas, in his book 'If I Perish, I Perish' points out that this chapter contains a useful picture of the Holy Spirit grieved and now quenched. ', Heb 12:2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, Esther Chapter 1 Bible Study: The Invitation of the King, Esther Chapter 2 Bible Study: The Preparation for the King, Esther Chapter 3 Bible Study: Haman the Madman, Esther 5 Bible Study: Esther's Prayer and the third day, Esther Chapter 6 Bible Study: The sleepless king and providence of God, Esther Chapter 7 Bible Study: The Downfall of Haman the Wicked, Esther Chapter 8 Bible Study: The Two Eternal Laws, Esther Chapter 9 & 10: A Victory to Win & A Day to Celebrate. Bidding me selfish aims to leave, And to God's holy will to cleave; Well, let's look at Esther's response. King Nebuchadnezzar was succeeded by his son Belshazzar. Daniel and his friends refuse to defile themselves by eating King Nebuchadnezzarâs food (1:1â16; note that pulse was a food made of grains and edible seeds). Waiting On The Lord Walking In The Ways Of God. The great missionary C.T Studd wrote a wee poem that expresses this quite nicely. And who knows but that you have come to royal position for such a time as this? Whenever you see Jesus use a word such as “perish” or “destroy,” the original word is “apollumi.” The Greek word “apollumi” means to “to lose, or to be lost.” It is the same word Jesus used when He said "I was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel" (Matthew 15:24). They were jealous that the king preferred Daniel, and they were worried that the king might give him more power.) Have you sensed the still small voice of the Holy Spirit speaking about the condition of your soul? Because that must be our response when the time comes. What blessings did they receive for obeying the Lordâs law of health? ), What did Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego say when the king threatened to throw them in the furnace? Knowing that Daniel prayed regularly, they persuaded King Darius to sign a decree that for 30 days all petitions must be directed to him rather than to any other man or to God. If God is calling you to something and you remain silent, God will find another way... but you will miss out on how God wanted to use you for His purpose and lose the reward that would have been yours [6] . There is a 'second death' that scripture warns against which is eternal separation from God. In spite of the kingâs decree, Daniel prays to God (6:10â13). (See Daniel 3:12.) Non… As you teach the following scripture passages, discuss how they apply to daily life. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. The Savior was betrayed by a friend, illegally tried, and crucified (John 18â19). This gentleman and Major Thomas were standing together in the hall of the great castle, engaged in talk. We shouldn't underestimate the step that Esther took here and so it isn't surprising that all the Jews in Susa are asked to fast for three days concerning Esther's next move. (17) So Mordecai went away and carried out all of Esther's instructions. Give me Father, a purpose deep, In joy or sorrow Thy word to keep; But if that old, Adamic nature, the flesh, still dominates your soul and monopolizes your personality by coloring your thinking, sparking your ambitions, capturing your affections and subtly persuading your will into submission to its claims upon you, then you, too, are a carnal Christian. Only one life, a few brief years, Each with its burdens, hopes, and fears; They knew God could rescue them from the fiery furnace if He chose. [6] ↩ In 1 Cor 3, Paul speaks of the Judgement Seat of Christ that all Christians must stand before and he mentioned that if a believers work is burned up, that believer will 'suffer loss'. (See Esther 8:16â17.) What can this story teach us about how to respond when we feel pressure to do something we should not do? (See Esther 3:5â14. The following suggestions may be helpful: A friend belittles someone and encourages you to do the same. Mordecai refuses to bow to Haman (3:1â4). In fact I don't think she even knew of the decree at all. Haman persuades King Ahasuerus to prepare a decree calling for the death of all Jews in the kingdom (3:5â14). I believe it is a good place to start for anyone coming to the Lord. The Most Famous Verse in the Bible. I don't think I have maligned this man's name for, as we saw in chapter 3 (and in the coming chapters) he does a very good job of that himself! Mmmm, nothing major... just a clearly stated goal of killing all the Jews in the kingdom... a total slaughter of all Jewish men, women and children! How did King Darius feel when his men reported that they had seen Daniel praying? We aim to spread the teaching of God’s Word through Christian media with the goal of transforming lives. Alma and Amulek were forced to watch as women and children were burned for their beliefs (Alma 14:8â11). Encourage class members to share experiences that relate to the scriptural principles. Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day: I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law: and if I perish, {d} I perish. You may want to use the following activity (or one of your own) to begin the lesson. Esther was risking her life to go before the king seeking protection for the nation of Israel. Exodus 21:26 | View whole chapter | See verse in context And if a man smite the eye of his servant, or the eye of his maid, that it perish… How did Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego respond to the decree? I and my female servants will also fast in the same way. Esther 4:13 Then Mordecai commanded to answer Esther, Think not with thyself that thou shalt escape in the king's house, more than all the Jews. The king sent forth a proclamation that all the people of the kingdom should worship the true and living God, the God that Daniel worshiped. At the banquet Esther reveals Hamanâs plot to kill the Jews (7:1â6). The following material supplements the suggested lesson outline. ), When Esther learned of the mourning among the Jews, she sent a messenger to ask Mordecai what was wrong (Esther 4:1â6). He had good reason to fear for his safety. Punishment of the The Wicked Seeing Situations The Honourable Will Be Honoured. Finally Esther begins to see the depth of the problem and the need to follow Mordecai's instructions no matter what the cost. If I perish, I perish." (7) And Mordecai told him of all that had happened unto him, and of the sum of the money that Haman had promised to pay to the king's treasuries for the Jews, to destroy them. I think we all can. I don't think I have maligned this man's name for, as we saw in chapter 3 (and in the coming chapters) he does a very good job of that himself! “If I perish, I perish” is a statement made by Esther in the book of Esther 4:16. The If I Perish I Perish Bible scriptures located in Esther 4:12-17 explains directly from God's Word the If I Perish I Perish topic. I don't think you want that! Let’s just say by the end, Esther became a woman of authority and she came through for her people! As shown by Esther, we too must deny our will and obey God's call. Fasting Bible Verses. 2. If I Perish, I Perish. Esther Chapter 4 Bible Study: If I Perish I Perish. After having prayed and fasted for three days, she believed that her life and the lives of her people, the Jews, would be spared. 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