Good news of a new law brings hope and joy 1. Mordecai’s Promotion (verses 1-2, 15) 2. Esther’s Petition (verses 3-6) 3. Ahasuerus’s Proclamation (verses 7-17)

Haman comes to the end of his rope. 1. The Queen’s Request (verses 1-4) 2. The King’s Rage (verses 5-8) 3. Haman’s Reward (verses 9-10)

Four things that had already begun to work to destroy Haman. 1. Divine Sovereignty (verses 1-5) 2. False Confidence (verses 6-9) 3. Pride (verses 10-12) 4. Malice (verses 9, 13-14)

Why Haman was such a dangerous man and some characteristics about him that we shouldn't have in our lives.  1. His Ancestry (3:1)  2. His Authority (3:1)  3. His Vanity (3:2-6) 4. His Subtlety (3:7-15)   a) He selected the day (3:7)   b) He requested the king's permission (3:8-11)   c) He immediately spread the word (3:12-14) 5. His Apathy (3:15)

Why Haman was such a dangerous man and some characteristics about him that we shouldn't have in our lives.  1. His Ancestry (3:1)  2. His Authority (3:1)  3. His Vanity (3:2-6)

Three evidences of the hand of God at work. 1. The agreement of the king (verses 1-4) 2. The choice of Esther (verses 5-18)    A. The influence of Mordecai (verses 5-7).    B. The encouragement of Hegai (verses 8-9).    C. The nationality of Esther (verses 10-11).    D. The approval of the king (verses 12-18). 3. The intervention of Mordecai (verses 19-23)

Three signs of pride in Ahasuerus' life 1. His Boastfulness (verses 1-9) 2. His Drunkenness (verses 10-12) 3. His Spite (verses 13-22)

1. The bridegroom (verses 1-10) 2. The bride (verses 11-12) 3. The baby (verses 13-22)   A. Obed was a blessing to Boaz and Ruth.   B. Obed was a blessing to Naomi.   C. Obed would bring a blessing to Bethlehem.   D. Obed would bring a blessing to Israel.   E. Obed would bring a blessing to the whole world.

Lesson from Ruth 3. A simple act of faith brings the dawning of a new day. 1. RUTH PREPARED TO MEET BOAZ (3:1-5) 2. RUTH SUBMITTED TO BOAZ (3:6-9) 3. RUTH LISTENED TO BOAZ (3:10-14) A. He accepted her (3:8-10) B. He assured her (3:11-13) 4. RUTH RECEIVED GIFTS FROM BOAZ (3:15-17) 5. RUTH WAITED FOR BOAZ TO WORK (3:18)

Lesson from Ruth 3:1-9. A simple act of faith brings the dawning of a new day. 1. Ruth prepared to meet Boaz (verses 1-5)    A. She washed herself (verse 3)    B. She anointed herself (verse 3)    C. She changed her clothes (verse 3)    D. She learned how to present herself to him (verses 3-4)    E. She promised to obey (verse 5) 2. Ruth submitted to Boaz (verses 6-9)