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The Power of CourageLessons from Mordecai and Esther

“For whatever was written in former days was written

for our instruction”—Romans 15.4

Courage

Those who are courageous will choose to do

what is morally upright.

Mordecai’s courage:

Mordecai’s courage:

Choose to save the King.

“the Most High rules the kingdom of men and gives it

to whom he will.”— Daniel 4.25

“Be subject for the Lord's sake to every human

institution”— 1 Peter 2.13-14

Mordecai’s courage:

Refused to bow to Haman.

“in whose eyes a vile person is despised, but

who honors those who fear the Lord”

—Psalm 15.4

Those who are courageous will

know the opportune moment.

Esther’s courage:

Esther’s courage:

False sense of security.

“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

Mordecai’s courage:

A sure hope.

Esther’s courage:

Such a time as this.

Esther’s courage:

Fast on my behalf.

“I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and

thanksgivings be made for all people”

—1 Timothy 2.1-2

“for kings and all who are in high positions”

—1 Timothy 2.1-2

“that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way.”

—1 Timothy 2.1-2

Esther’s courage:

If I perish, I perish.

Those who are courageous use

wisdom.

Esther’s courage:

Esther’s courage:

Respect authority.

Esther’s courage:

Use caution.

Esther’s courage:

Be clear.

“Righteousness exalts a nation,But sin is a reproach to any

people.”—Proverbs 14.34

Rejoice!

The Victory Belongs to the Lord

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The Power of CourageLessons from Mordecai and Esther

Compiled and Presented by:

Dave Stewart2 November, 2008

Las Cruces, NMwww.churchofchristmiranda.com

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.

“Let all that you do be done with love.”

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