Esther - The story of the hidden God
Series Overview: Esther - The story of the hidden God
What is this series?
Starting February 4, we open up a new book in the Bible, Esther. Esther is a trip. The story itself is wild enough that some people struggle with it being in the Bible. The story is scandalous and full of compromised, twisted characters. It feels more like Breaking Bad than a triumphant story of Christian virtue and purity. But through it all, the nature of God, His kingdom, and the true story of the world is woven beautifully in this ancient story.
Series Schedule
February 4 – Esther 1 - a world without God
February 11 - Esther 2 - assimilation and compromise
February 18 - Esther 3 - elimination
February 25 - Esther 4 - rejection
March 3 - Esther 5 - wisdom
March 10 - Esther 6-7 - vengeance
March 17 - Esther 8 - salvation
March 24 - Esther 9-10 - feast
Why this series now?
The book of Esther captures some beautiful truths of God through this twisted narrative. Here are 5 reasons you should read and be a part of this study. In Esther, we will be reminded of His:
Faithfulness - God remembers his people ALWAYS.
Salvation - Gods saving work always brings life where death reigns.
Providence - God works through ordinary individuals. Life is naturally supernatural!
Sovereignty - God works out his plan in spite of political leaders.
Grace - God accomplishes his work through unworthy, undeserving people!
Recommended Resources
Esther Bible Project - a quick 10-minute YouTube video
Faith Among the Faithless - a social commentary on today’s world through the lens of Esther
Are Women Humans? - a collection of essays on the dignity of women in God’s created order
