On Day 143 of our "Bible in a Year" journey, we conclude Esther with chapters 7-10. Esther’s bold plea exposes Haman’s plot, leading to his downfall and the Jews’ deliverance from destruction. The establishment of Purim celebrates God’s providence, as Mordecai rises to power, securing safety for God’s people in exile.Questions:1. Esther’s risky revelation in chapter 7 turns the tide against Haman—how does her courage challenge us to consider the role of faithful action in confronting evil, trusting God’s unseen protection?2. Haman’s execution on his own gallows in chapter 7 reflects divine justice—how might this reversal prompt us to reflect on the certainty of God’s judgment against wickedness, foreshadowing Christ’s triumph over evil?3. The institution of Purim in chapters 9-10 commemorates deliverance—how does this celebration invite us to wrestle with the importance of remembering God’s saving acts in our lives and communities?Use my affiliate link to get the CSB apologetics study bible hereMy video review the CSB Apologetics Study BibleAll our links are here

On Day 142 of our "Bible in a Year" journey, we cover Esther 4-6. Mordecai urges Esther to risk her life to save the Jews, prompting her courageous appeal to the king. Meanwhile, Haman’s plot to destroy Mordecai backfires as the king honors Mordecai, revealing God’s unseen hand orchestrating deliverance.Questions:1. Esther’s decision in chapter 4 to approach the king, saying, “If I perish, I perish,” reflects bold faith—how does her courage challenge us to consider the cost of standing for God’s people in moments of crisis?2. Mordecai’s words in chapter 4 suggest Esther’s position was “for such a time as this”—how might this perspective prompt us to reflect on how God places us in specific moments to fulfill His redemptive purposes?3. Haman’s humiliation in chapter 6, forced to honor Mordecai, signals a divine reversal—how does this twist invite us to wrestle with the reality of God’s justice overturning human evil, pointing to Christ’s ultimate victory?Use my affiliate link to get the CSB apologetics study bible hereMy video review the CSB Apologetics Study BibleAll our links are here

On Day 141 of our "Bible in a Year" journey, we begin Esther with chapters 1-3. King Ahasuerus’s lavish display and Queen Vashti’s defiance set the stage for Esther’s rise as queen. Meanwhile, Haman’s plot to destroy the Jews emerges, but God’s unseen hand begins to work through Mordecai and Esther in exile.Questions:1. Vashti’s refusal in chapter 1 disrupts the king’s prideful display—how does this act challenge us to consider the tension between human authority and standing for dignity in the face of unjust demands?2. Esther’s rise to queen in chapter 2, orchestrated by unseen providence—how might her story prompt us to reflect on God’s quiet work in seemingly secular circumstances to advance His purposes for His people?3. Haman’s genocidal plot in chapter 3 threatens the Jews—how does this crisis invite us to wrestle with the reality of evil’s opposition to God’s covenant people, and the hope of His deliverance through unexpected means?Use my affiliate link to get the CSB apologetics study bible hereMy video review the CSB Apologetics Study BibleAll our links are here