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June 9, 2013

Wine, Women, and Self

by Alistair Begg

Esther 1:10–2:4
 (ID: 2958)

King Ahasuerus may have ruled Persia, but in the book of Esther’s first chapter, he loses his head because of alcohol, then loses his queen because of his impulse to exploit her beauty. Alistair Begg contrasts the king’s foolishness with the Bible’s warnings against alcohol abuse and encouragement to practice self-control. Nevertheless, the king’s foolish decisions fit into God’s sovereign plan to coronate a new queen and preserve His people during their exile.

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Alistair Begg
Alistair Begg is Senior Pastor at Parkside Church in Cleveland, Ohio, and the Bible teacher on Truth For Life, which is heard on the radio and online around the world.