Instead , it was orchestrated by ordinary individuals who , through a series of deliberate and impactful choices , sparked a stunning reversal of Haman ' s ( BOO !) murderous schemes against the Jewish people .
Think about how different the story could have turned out without these critical decisions along the way :
- Mordecai ’ s request for Esther to keep her heritage a secret as she became queen .
- Esther ’ s choice to trust Mordecai and follow his instructions .
- Mordecai ’ s decision to expose the plot to assassinate the King .
- Mordecai ’ s refusal to bow in worship before Haman .
- Esther ’ s obedience to go before the King and petition his favor .
- King Ahasuerus ’ choice to receive Esther and to attend the banquets .
- The King ’ s choice to issue an alternative decree allowing the Jewish people to defend themselves .
- The Jewish people ’ s willingness to fight to defend themselves .
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