Well folks, in Esther 1, we meet King Ahasuerus, who throws an epic 180-day party for all the nobles in his kingdom. But then, when the party's over, he orders his wife, Queen Vashti, to come show off her beauty in front of the partygoers. Vashti refuses, so Ahasuerus banishes her and then sets out to find a new queen. Eventually, he finds Esther and makes her the queen of Persia. And, let me tell you, Esther is no ordinary queen. She's got beauty, brains, and bravery — and she's not afraid to use them.