Esther 1-10

The people of God face destruction at the hands of their enemy, Haman. Esther intercedes as a spokesperson for God's people. They will share the same fate - the people will live or die depending on whether Esther lives or dies. God works providentially in the background, between the lines of the page, as Mordecai is honoured, God's people are saved, and Haman and his cohorts receive their wages - death.