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Holy War: Feasting and Devotion to Destruction (Esther 9:1-19)
(I realize that I said Assyria several times in the sermon rather than Persia. I confess I was still fighting some brain fog from a cold. I mispoke, and the story takes place in Persia.)
Introduction
The gospel has two sides: the joy of salvation for those who come under Christ's yoke today. The other side is the sobering reality of judgment for those who do not bow the knee to Christ today. When Christ comes again, all will bow the knee. There are some who will see this as a joyful reunion, and others will be terrified.
The book of Esther brings both into view. Esther is more than just a…
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