August 24, 2014
Passage:  Esther 8:1 – 10:3
Speaker:  Josh Holland

I. Jesus is all the power you need.  (8:1-10)
            A. All authority has been given to Jesus.  (v1-2, 7; cf. Matt. 28:18)
            B. God loves you already.  (v3-6)

II. The message needs to be proclaimed and claimed.  (8:11-9:16)
            A. The power of sin and death is broken.  (v 11, cf. 3:18)
            B. Everyone needs to hear the message of life.  (v 13-14, 17)
            C. Side with Jesus to escape sin and death.  (8:17-9:16)

III. Ponder the provision of the Lord.  (9:17-10:3)
            A. Remember the danger of sin.
            B. Remember the cost.
            C. Remember to teach others about Jesus.
            D. Remember to praise God for your freedom from sin.