The Father Restores
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- Bible Reference: Esther 2:5-7, Bible Link: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Esther+2%3A5-7&version=NIV, Bible Passage: Now there was in the citadel of Susa a Jew of the tribe of Benjamin, named Mordecai son of Jair, the son of Shimei, the son of Kish, who had been carried into exile from Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, among those taken captive with Jehoiachin king of Judah. Mordecai had a cousin named Hadassah, whom he had brought up because she had neither father nor mother. This young woman, who was also known as Esther, had a lovely figure and was beautiful. Mordecai had taken her as his own daughter when her father and mother died.
- Bible Reference: Esther 2:10, Bible Link: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Esther%202%3A10&version=NIV, Bible Passage: Esther had not revealed her nationality and family background, because Mordecai had forbidden her to do so.
- Bible Reference: Esther 2:11, Bible Link: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Esther+2%3A11&version=NIV, Bible Passage: Every day he walked back and forth near the courtyard of the harem to find out how Esther was and what was happening to her.
- Bible Reference: Esther 4:12-14, Bible Link: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Esther+4%3A12-14&version=NIV, Bible Passage: When Esther’s words were reported to Mordecai, 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. For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?”
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- Rec Date: 19th Jun 2022
Happy Fathers' Day! We're opening the book of Esther to discover 5 characteristics of the Father's heart that we can see exampled through Mordecai. Mordecai is a supporting character to Esther in her story, and yet we are able to learn some valuable insights into God's own heart for his people, and crucially, how we're able to example these characteristics into our own world and communities.
The Father: Adopts; Protects; Never Leaves; Calls; and Restores.
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