1. “Preparing to Meet the King”
Esther Series #2
“Preparing to Meet the King”

2. “Finding Favor with the KING”
How was Esther Prepared for One Night with the King?
Each of the virgins was given only One night
to win the King’s favor,
so preparation was important….
“ Heavenly Helpers”
&
“Finding Favor with the KING”

3. Back to Chapter 2 :8-9 Hegei – Esther’s Helper
8. So it came to pass, when the King’s commandment and his decree was heard, and when many maidens were gathered together to Shushan the palace, to the custody of Hegei, that Esther was brought also to the King’s House, to the custody of Hegei, Keeper of the Women.
9. And the maid (Esther) pleased him, and she obtained kindness of him; and he quickly gave her things for her purification,
with such things as belonged to her,
and 7 maidens which were given to her out of the King’s House:
And he preferred her and her maidens
to the BEST place
of the House of the Women.”

4. 10. Esther had not showed
her people nor her kindred:
for Mordecai had charged her that she should not show it.”
11. And Mordecai walked
every day before the Court
of the Women’s House,
to know how Esther did,
and what would become of her.”

5. Mordecai lovingly raised Esther from a child to honor God
Mordecai lovingly raised Esther from a child to honor God. He has spent hours instilling Godly principles in her – True discipleship is a God assignment between a mature saint and another who desires to grow. Speaking truth in love, a spiritual father or mother watches over and prays through until God releases them. Mordecai continues to watch over Esther even when she is Queen in the palace.

6. “6 months with Oil of Myrrh 6 months with Sweet odors
12. ‘Now when every maid’s turn came to go into the King Xerxes…after that she had been 12 months, according to the manner of women ( for so were the days of their purifications accomplished, …..
“6 months with Oil of Myrrh
6 months with Sweet odors
And with other things for purifying of the women”.

7. Esther is meeting with the King – She is making every preparation
13. “Then came every maiden into the KING;
whatsoever she desired was given her to with her
out of the House of the Women into the King’s House.
In the evening she went, and on the morrow
she returned into the 2nd House of the Women,
to the custody of Shaashgaz, the King’s Chamberlain
which kept the concubines: She came into the King no more, except when the King delighted in her & that he called her by name
Esther is meeting with the King –
She is making every preparation
She wants to Please Him!
We are also preparing to meet the KING!

8. 15.“When it was Esther’s turn to come into the King, she asked nothing but what the King’s Chamberlain appointed for her.
And Esther found favor in the sight of ALL who saw her!

9. 17. And the King loved Esther above all the others
And she found grace and favor in his sight,
more that all the other virgins:
So He set the Royal crown upon her head and made her Queen!

10. Then the King made a great feast
unto all his princes and his servants,
even Esther’s Feast:
and He made a release to the provinces,
and gave gifts,
according to the state of the king
( Esther’s Wedding Feast with the King )

11. Esther has another wonderful Helper - Hegei
He is in Charge of Keeping her inside the Palace
He knows all about the King and His Kingdom
Hegei
He favors Esther – helps her prepare to meet the King
He supplies all that She Needs
The Anointing Oils for Cleansing and Beauty
This is exactly what the Holy Spirit does in Our Lives
He knows exactly how we are to please the King
He Constantly Keeps Us in His Care
The Anointing of God cleanses us & Clothes us in Beauty

12. Esther’s Wedding Feast points us
Another Great Wedding to Come
“The Wedding Supper of the Lamb”
Revelation 19:7-10
All the Marriage Parables
Point to Bible Prophecy

13. 7. Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honor to Him:
Revelation 19:7-9
7. Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honor to Him:
for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and His wife has made herself ready.
8. And to her was granted that she should be arrayed
in fine linen, clean and white:
for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints.
9. And he said to me,
“Write, Blessed are they which are called to the marriage Supper of the Lamb.
And he said to me, These are the true sayings of God.

14. Matthew 25:1-13
The Parable of the 10 Virgins
1. Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto 10 virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.
2. And 5 of them were wise,
and 5 were foolish.
3. They that were foolish
took their lamps,
and took no oil with them:
4. But the wise took oil
in their vessels with their lamps.
5. While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.

15. 6-10 And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom comes; go out to meet Him. Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps. And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out.. But the wise answered, saying,
Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you:
but go rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.
 And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came ;and they that were ready went in with Him to the marriage: and the door was shut.
11. Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us.
12.  But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not. .

16. We are also Preparing for Our Time in His Presence
Anointing Ourselves with sweet oils – The Holy Spirit
And choosing carefully what we Dress Ourselves In..
The Robes of His Righteousness
The Garments of Praise

17. To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion,
Isaiah 61:3
To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion,
to give unto them beauty for ashes,
the oil of joy for mourning,
the garment of praise
for the spirit of heaviness,
that they might be called trees of righteousness,
the planting of the Lord,
that He might be glorified.
Isaiah 61:10
 ”I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for He has clothed me with the garments of salvation,
he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness,
as a bridegroom decks himself with ornaments,
and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.”

18. Chapter 5 - Esther must approach the King
“And If I Die, I die”

19. Esther Chapter 5 – Esther Risks Her Life
1. Now it came to pass on the 3rd day that Esther put on her royal apparel, and stood in the inner court of the king's house, over against the king's house: and the king sat upon his royal throne in the royal house, over against the gate of the house.
2  And it was so, when the king saw Esther the queen standing in the court, that she obtained favor in his sight: and the king held out to Esther the golden scepter that was in his hand. So Esther drew near, and touched the top of the scepter.

20.  3.  Then said the king to her, What will you, queen Esther?
What is your request?
It shall be even given thee to the half of the kingdom.
4.  And Esther answered, If it seem good unto the king, let the king and Haman come this day to the banquet that I have prepared for him.
5. Then the king said, Cause Haman to make haste, that he may do as Esther has said So the king and Haman came to the banquet that Esther had prepared.

21. 6. And the king said to Esther at the banquet of wine,
What is your petition? - it shall be granted you:
and what is your request?
- even to the half of the kingdom it shall be performed.
7. Then answered Esther, and said,
My petition and my request is;
8. If I have found favor in the sight of the king,
and if it please the king to grant my petition,
and to perform my request,
let the king and Haman come to the banquet
that I shall prepare for them,
and I will do tomorrow as the king has said.

22. 9. Then went Haman forth that day joyful and with a glad heart, but when Haman saw Mordecai in the king's gate that he stood not up nor moved for him, he was full of indignation against Mordecai.
10. Nevertheless Haman refrained himself: and when he came home,
he sent and called for his friends, and Zeresh his wife.
11. And Haman told them of the glory of his riches, and the multitude of his children, and all the things wherein the king had promoted him,
and how he had advanced him above the princes and servants of the king.

23. that she had prepared but me;
12. Haman said moreover, Yes, Esther the queen lets no man come in with the king to the banquet
that she had prepared but me;
and tomorrow am I invited to her also with the king.
13. Yet all this avails me nothing,
so long as I see Mordecai the Jew sitting at the king's gate .
14. Then said Zeresh his wife and all his friends unto him,
Let a gallows be made of 50 cubits high,
tomorrow speak you to the king
that Mordecai may be hanged there:
then you go in merrily with the king to the banquet.
And the thing pleased Haman;
and he caused the gallows to be made.

24. Just as Esther get Righteous Counsel……..
Haman gets wicked Advice……
How important is Discipleship and Leadership
Who you Listen Can mean Life or Death

25. We Have a Way of Escape – Hidden in the Evil Day
Luke Chapter 21
34. And take heed to yourselves
lest at any time your hearts be overcharged
with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life,
and so that Day come upon you unawares.
35. For as a snare shall it come on all them
that dwell on the face of the whole earth.
36. Watch ye therefore, and pray always,
that you may be counted worthy to escape
all these things that shall come to pass,
and to stand before the Son of man.

26. Is the Wedding Supper of the Lamb
The Next Great Feast –
Is the Wedding Supper of the Lamb
Just Like Esther, we want to be ready
For Our Time with the King
The Holy Spirit is our Helper
We Anoint Ourselves by Spending Time in His Presence
We Pay Careful Attention to What He likes
and What He doesn’t Like
We seek Godly Advice - Mordecai discipled Esther
Hegei gave Esther counsel
Discipleship is Preparing While We are waiting!

27. We Know Things Esther Could Not know
Because of our Relationship with Jesus
We Can Come Boldly into the Throne Room of our King in Time of Need
We Can Bring our Requests to Him
We Know that He always hears us

28. We can Learn Principles of the Kingdom for Our Lives
Praise God For the Book of Esther
We can Learn Principles
of the Kingdom for Our Lives
We are Preparing Ourselves
for the Coming of the King
Holy Spirit, Anoint US!
Change US!

29. “Preparing to Meet the King”
Esther Series #2
“Preparing to Meet the King”