You don't see the name of God mentioned at all in the book of Esther. Yet, you see God at work all throughout the story to raise up a woman of great faith to save His people! And the same is true of our stories. Even when we can't see God clearly, we can trust that He is always at work, bringing about His good purposes in our lives!
Setting the Stage - Esther 1
In this message, we get introduced to the major players in the story of the book of Esther, and look at the setting in which this story takes place. It is a sad tale of drunkenness and debauchery. However, despite the deviance of the king and the people, God is at work, orchestrating and setting things in place for His good purposes, so that a young woman full of faith might be used to save God’s people.
Trust the Force - Esther 2
In this message, we continue to follow the story of Esther. And we find Xerxes lonely and regretful. His servants decide on a plan to make him better. The plan is nothing short of objectifying, adulterous, and sinful. Yet, we see God use the sinful desires and sinful actions of sinful people to accomplish His good purposes.
When Evil Seems to Prevail - Esther 3
In this message, we are introduced to the villain of the story of Esther—Haman the Agagite. We find him to be a prideful, prejudiced, deceptive, and evil man. Evil seems to be prevailing in this story! Yet, we know that God is still working. From this part of the story, we discover what we can be doing even when evil persists and surrounds us.
For Such A Time As This - Esther 4-5
In this message, we find what Mordecai and Esther’s response is to the decree that orders for their people to be wiped out. Mordecai encourages Esther to think that she just may be in the position she is in for a reason. And Esther decides to act in courage and faith in order to plead for her people!