Esther 8: A Prophetic Picture of Christ's Second Coming | The Seven-Fold Blessing Revealed

🗡️ This expository sermon was delivered at Pilgrim Baptist Church in Cookeville, TN on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 6:00 pm. 🗡️

🔥 From sackcloth to royalty - Discover the powerful prophetic picture hidden in Esther 8 that points directly to Christ's glorious return!

In this eye-opening sermon on Esther chapter 8, Pastor Fortunato unveils how Mordecai's dramatic exaltation from the gates to the palace perfectly foreshadows Jesus Christ's second coming and Israel's restoration. When Mordecai emerged wearing royal apparel and a crown of gold, the entire city of Shushan rejoiced - and this is just the beginning of what God reveals about the end times through this ancient biblical narrative.

The seven-fold blessing the Jews received in Esther 8:15-17 provides a stunning prophetic framework for understanding the millennial kingdom: light after darkness, gladness bringing relief, joy in victory celebration, honor restored, the messianic feast, a thousand-year Sabbath rest, and Gentile converts streaming to Jerusalem. Each blessing carries profound meaning for both Israel's future and the church today.

This sermon connects Esther 8 with key prophetic passages including Matthew 24, Revelation 19-20, Isaiah 25, Zechariah 8, and the critical judgment of nations in Matthew 25. You'll understand why nations will be judged based on how they treat God's people during the tribulation, and what it means that "the fear of the Jews fell upon them."

Whether you're studying biblical prophecy, seeking to understand Israel's role in end times, or looking for practical application about walking as children of light in a dark world, this teaching delivers powerful truth from God's Word. Pastor Fortunato masterfully shows how what God did for the Jews in Esther's day points to what He will do when Christ returns in glory.

Key Topics Covered:

✓ Mordecai as a type of Christ at His second coming

✓ The seven blessings and their prophetic significance

✓ Israel's future restoration and honor among nations

✓ The millennial kingdom and thousand-year reign

✓ How Christians apply these truths today

✓ The judgment of Gentile nations based on treatment of Israel

📖 Get right with God today - The most important question is: when the King comes from heaven, will you be rejoicing or trembling? Make sure you're on the right side!

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