Mordecai: The Speech That Saved a Nation

Mordecai: The Speech That Saved a Nation

February 1, 2026 · 45 min

Many a transformative event can be traced to the influence of one person. Mordecai was one such person in the lives of the Jews living in Persia. By inspiring Queen Esther, Mordecai turned a blasting into a blessing; he changed a national catastrophe into national continuity for the Jews.I. A National Tragedy (3:13-15)II. An Expected Anxiety (4:1-3)III. A Strategic Opportunity (4:10-14)IV. An Inspired Bravery (4:15-16)Talk with God: Reflect on God’s work in your life (recently or across several years) and thank Him for His providence in guiding your steps (see Proverbs 16:9).Talk with others: Encourage a fellow believer or your Connect Group by reminding them the Lord has a plan in every difficult situation they face this week.Talk with kids: What was special about the temple?

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Skip Heitzig ministers to over 15,000 people as senior pastor of Calvary Church in Albuquerque. He reaches out to thousands across the nation and throughout the