1. The Defeated King Returns (Esther 2:1–4)
2. The Dominate Characters Appear (Esther 2:5–7)
3. The Disgusting Contest Begins (Esther 2:8–14)
4. The Determined Queen is Crowned (Esther 2:15–18)

Application #1 – The providence of God in your story is unstoppable.
Application #2 – The providence of God in your story is crooked and strange.