Esther
2023
Esther: The Tale of Two Edicts
June 4, 2023 • Aaron Hixson • Esther 8—10
Who doesn't love a twist at the end of a story? It's fun to be surprised as you read or watch a storyline unfold, and discover that your expectations were all wrong. That exact dynamic is what we get at the end of the Esther story: nothing is as it seems, and everything gets flipped upside down (in a good way). Join us as we close out the epic tale of Esther, Mordecai and the people of Israel.
Esther: The Tale of Two Banquets
May 28, 2023 • Pat Linnell • Esther 5—7
In order to save her people, Esther must risk her crown and her life. And through a series of improbable (impossible?) events, she finds herself face to face with the King and her people's greatest enemy with a chance to pull off a rescue. We might think, "Sure, God's gonna work that out, it's the Bible after all!" - but what if God is just as actively orchestrating our lives as Esthers? Explore that question and more as we continue through one of the Bible's most unexpected stories.
Esther: The Tale of Two Plots
May 21, 2023 • Aaron Hixson • Esther 2:19—4:17
The Plot Thickens! As we continue exploring Esther, we'll see that we don't just have a compromising queen and a sneaky Mordecai, we also have a scheming arch-nemesis with a centuries old grudge and a genocidal edict that threatens the future of God's people. Who will win the day? Who will choose courage?
Esther: The Tale of Two Queens
May 14, 2023 • Aaron Hixson • Esther 1:1—2:18
Lies, genocide, compromise, drunken parties, courage, irony, humor, revenge, death and rescue - the biblical story of Esther has it all! On this Mother's Day, we're diving into an exploration of a potentially familiar story whose contours you've likely never paid close attention to - there's more here than you remember, and I'm excited to learn together.