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The suggestion was made that a royal decree be issued by the king which would become a part of the law of the Medes and the Persians. There could be no stronger action taken than to issue a proclamation in the name of their law. This would make it final and binding, a law which could not be changed. It was to be relevant to one subject and one person, i.e. Vashti. She was to be removed from her place as queen and forbidden to come before the king, for any occasion. Est. 1:19.
Her authority and power was to be totally removed from her and given to another, one who would be better than Vashti. Thus, we come to one who would more completely fulfill the office of the queen and be superior to Vashti. Vashti represents the past, the Law and its failure to produce obedience in the people of the Law. The better, the excellent, was one who would not only be acceptable but would greatly please her husband. We see Christ and the perfect church. Eph. 5:27.
The Law, perfected nothing. But the introduction of the better, the very best, a much stronger and more noble hope has brought to pass the promise of a perfect people, in a perfect church. Heb. 7:19 The Lord Jesus has brought into force the better, the true covenant, of which He is the guarantor. His is an unfailing, eternal covenant which has been tested, proven and sealed by His death, burial and resurrection. In Jesus, we have found the real thing. Heb. 7:22 His covenant has resulted in the most excellent presentation of the mighty works of the Lord. Nothing can even begin to compare to the glorious manifestation of His might and power. He is the one and only individual capable of negotiations between man and God. His covenant is the very best for it was founded on promises that are far superior to any others. Heb. 8:6.
His promises are established upon the basis of the very blood of God Himself. The blood of a child is from the father. His blood was the purest of pure and provided a perfect sacrifice. Heb. 12:24.