Esther 3:2-3, 5-6a; 4:7-16

The book of Esther is history because it is a record of that which transpired in Esther’s day. The book is scripture because God speaks to us through that which He caused to be recorded.

“But Mordecai . . .” (v. 2). Readers of God’s word know that Mordecai was a Jew and the relative of Esther. We know that Mordecai reared Esther as his daughter (Esth. 2:7). We also know…