The Book of Esther

If you broke down the book of Esther it might look something like this…

Introduction to the Story of Esther (1:1–22)
Mordecai and Esther in Relationship with the King (2:1–23)
A Royal Decree to Destroy the Jews Issued by Haman (3:1–15)
Esther Responds to Haman’s Plot (4:1–5:8)
Haman’s Prideful Obsession (5:9–14)
The King’s Sleepless Night (6:1–3)
Haman’s Prideful Obsession Leads to Shame (6:4–14)
Esther Defeats Haman (7:1–10)
A Royal Decree to Save the Jews Issued by Mordecai (8:1–17)
Mordecai and Esther Establish Purim (9:1–32)
Conclusion in Praise of Mordecai (10:1–3)

Esther is one of two books in the Bible named after women, Ruth and Esther. The book of Esther is interesting in that the name of God is not mentioned. The ruler who is featured in the book, is mentioned 175 times; God is never mentioned. And yet to anyone who reads with understanding, God is the main character in the book. God’s sovereign power is on display in amazing ways, even though He is unnamed and choosing to work behind the scenes.