The Great Reversal

THE GREAT REVERSAL

06/07/2026; Esther 6:14-8:2; Steve Thiel; Christ Proclamation Church

Sermon Theme: God decisively reverses the outcome of the proud and the humble through His sovereign hand; ultimately through Christ, who bore our judgement to secure our salvation. Therefore, we must humble ourselves before God, trust His provision, and glory in our redemption!

I. GOD EXPOSES THE WICKED
   A. Urgency of the Feast – (6:14-7:1)
   B. Courage of the Righteous – (7:2-4)
      1. Humble Orientation
      2. Courageous Identification
      3. Effective Communication
   C. Exposure of the Enemy – (7:5-6)

II. GOD ENGAGES THE REVERSAL
   A. God Destroys the Proud – (7:7-10)
      1. Fear of Condemnation
      2. Irony of Justice
      3. Certainty of Judgment
   B. God Exalts the Humble – (8:1-2)
      1. Faithful Mediator Rewarded
      2. Humble Servant Exalted

III. GOD EXECUTES THE JUDGMENT
   A. Fear God’s Judgment
   B. Trust God’s Provision
   C. Glory in Our Redemption