Adventistische Schriften über: "The role of Esther and Mordecai in the biblical story"

Esther and Mordecai played a decisive role in the deliverance of the Jewish people in the Medo-Persian empire when it was threatened by an irrevocable decree of annihilation. While Mordecai stood out for his loyalty to God (by refusing to worship Haman) and for uncovering a conspiracy against the king, Esther used her position as queen to intercede before Xerxes. Their joint actions were marked by deep trust in God, accompanied by fasting and prayer, which ultimately led to Mordecai's elevation and the averting of disaster. ### Mordecai's Faithfulness and His Elevation

»Mordecai, the Jew, sat at the king's gate; and he would not bow before Haman nor render him honor. ... Mordecai was raised to a high position in the kingdom and was used by the Lord to protect and preserve His people. The true, lasting victory ... does not depend on tribal connections, but on a humble trust in God.«

1 - Stephen Nelson Haskell, The Cross and its Shadow (CIS 350.3)

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### Esther's courageous intercession and fasting

»The crisis Esther faced required swift, serious action; but both she and Mordecai recognized that their own efforts would be in vain if God did not act powerfully on their behalf. So Esther took time for communion with God, the source of her strength. “Go,” she instructed Mordecai, “gather all the Jews who are present in Susa, and fast for me ... also I and my maidservants will fast likewise; and thus I will go to the king, which is not in accordance with the law: and if I die, I die.”«

2 - Ellen Gould White, Conflict and Courage (CC 244.5)

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### God's Providence in Times of Need

»In God's wise providence, Esther was made queen. Mordecai was her close relative. In their desperation they decided to appeal to Xerxes on behalf of their people. ... God acted wonderfully for His people. The king issued a counter-decree that allowed God's people to fight for their lives.«

3 - Ellen Gould White, Royalty and Ruin (RR 212.5)

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### The Deliverance through Consecrated Women

»Through Esther, the queen, the Lord performed a mighty deliverance for His people. In a time when it seemed that no power could save them, the Lord brought consecrated women to the front and worked through them to rescue many lives.«

4 - Ellen Gould White, Daughters of God (DG 45.2)

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### Parallel to the End Times

»Today, as in the days of Esther and Mordecai, the Lord will defend His truth and His people. ... The decree that will eventually be issued against the faithful remnant of God's people will be very similar to the one issued by Ahasuerus against the Jews.«

5 - Ellen Gould White, Prophets and Kings (PK 605.3)

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