Tonight we will conclude the book of Esther as God continues to show Himself faithful to His people Israel even when they are not looking to Him or crying out to Him.

Cross References

Introduction

Esther 4:3

Chapter 8

Verses 1-2

Proverbs 13:22

Verses 11-14

Romans 3:19-20

Romans 6:23

Romans 8:2-4

Acts 4:12

Chapter 10

Verses 1-3

2 Timothy 2:13

Tonight in our study through the book of Esther we will watch as Haman goes from a place of great pomp and pride to ultimately losing his life. His hatred towards the Jews will catch up to him and God will be working behind the scenes to bring about a great victory for his people. We'll see the sovereignty of God in action this evening.

Cross References

Chapter 6

Verses 2-3

Genesis 50:20

Verses 4-6

Isaiah 14:12-15

Verses 10-11

Proverbs 16:18

Proverbs 18:12

James 4:6

Galatians 6:3

Chapter 7

Verses 9-10

1 John 3:8

Romans 16:20

2 Peter 2:9

Romans 8:28

Tonight we'll remember what the Lord Jesus accomplished for us as He went to the cross as the pure and spotless lamb who was given to take away the sins of the world.

Cross references

1 Peter 1:18-19

Isaiah 64:6

Matthew 26:31-33

Isaiah 53 (all verses)

John 1:29

Hebrews 12:2

2 Corinthians 5:21

Romans 6:23

Romans 5:6-8

Ephesians 2:8-9

Revelation 3:20

Matthew 26:53

Matthew 27:50-51

Hebrews 4:14-16

This week we will see the villain of the narrative enter the picture as Haman is elevated to the second most powerful position in the kingdom. He will then turn on the Jewish people and manage to convince the king to allow the extermination of the entire Jewish population in the province. Esther will then become involved and will ask the king and Haman to come to a banquet.

Cross References

Chapter 3

Verse 7

Proverbs 16:33

Tonight we will begin our study through the book of Esther and we'll watch as God works on behalf of His people that chose to stay in Babylon. God even though His people are not seen looking for Him will still work on their behalf as He moves Esther a young Jewish orphan into the position of the queen of the land.

Cross References

Introduction

2 Timothy 2:13

Chapter 1

Verses 10-12

Ephesians 5:18

1 Peter 3:3-4

Verses 16-20

Ephesians 5:25

This week we will complete our study of the book of Zechariah...and it will close with a bang as Zechariah continues to speak about the final days of God's people Israel. Though God's people will suffer much He will rescue them and work in them mightily. There is great hope for the people of Israel as God's Word speaks of the simple fact He is not done with them.

Cross References

Introdution

Daniel 9:24

Zechariah 12:10

Chapter 13

Verse 1

1 Corinthians 16:9-11

Verses 2-3

1 Timothy 4:1

Verse 6

Matthew 26:47-50

Verse 7

Matthew 26:31

Chapter 14

Verses 1-2

Matthew 24:15-18

Psalm 2:1-6

Verses 3-4

Acts 1:9-12

Joel 3:2

Verse 5

Jude 1:14

Colossians 3:4

Revelation 19:14

Verses 6-7

Matthew 24:29-30

2 Thessalonians 2:8

Verses 8-9

Joel 3:18

Ezekiel 47:8-10

This week Zechariah will continue to speak of the future of Israel and this time he will speaking of what will take place when the Romans conquered the people of Israel. We'll also see a glimpse of the worthless shepherd who we know as the antichrist and we'll talk about how the Jewish people will one day mourn over the one that was pierced as they realize Jesus is their Messiah.

Cross References

Chapter 11

Verses 4-5

Zephaniah 3:3

John 10:11

Verse 6

John 19:15

Matthew 23:37-39

Verses 10-12

Exodus 21:32

Verses 15-17

Revelation 13:3-4

Chapter 12

Verses 2-3

Genesis 12:3

Joel 3:1-2

Verse 10

Ephesians 2:8-9

This week we make a turn in the book of Zechariah as the final 6 chapters will focus on future events for the people of Zechariah's day. We'll talk about the Grecian empire as we begin this evening and then we'll move on to the coming of the Just One who brings Salvation and His final rule and reign.

Cross References

Chapter 9

Verses 3-4

Ezekiel 26:4-5

Ezekiel 29:18

Verse 9

Matthew 21:1-9

Verse 10

Daniel 2:44-45

Verses 11-13

Jeremiah 31:33

Chapter 10

Verse 4

Ephesians 2:20

Verses 11-12

Revelation 3:20

John 4:13-14