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Esther: Human Progress // Such a Time As This // Lead Pastor Jason Platt

The Esther Principle: Even when God's presence is not explicitly acknowledged, He is always clearly at work. And because God is always at work, we can choose to join Him in the work that He is doing. What an incredible story: --The Beautiful and Brave Queen Esther --The Wise and Courageous Mordecai --The Foolish and Fleshy King Ahasuerus (Xerxes I) --The vain and laughable Haman Q: What is the most unique thing about the book of Esther that sets it apart from every other book of the Bible? A: God is not once mentioned in the book! Deuteronomy 29:29 "The secret things belong to the LORD our God, but the things that are revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may do all the words of this law." Philippians 2:12-13 "work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure." Remember: "It's not about me." So what is it all about? 5 Purposes of Life: --Worship: Centering Life around God. --Fellowship: Loving God's Family --Discipleship: Cultivating Spiritual Maturity --Ministry: Contributing to God's Work --Mission: Telling Others about God's Love Discussion Questions: 1. Review: Who are the main characters of the Book of Esther? 2a. What makes Esther unique compared to every other book of the Bible? 2b. How does this uniqueness actually serve to highlight an important truth? 3. Do you ever wonder how God's providence/complete sovereignty and human agency/full responsibility can both be true? Both are clearly taught in Scripture. How can we live life in light of both truths? 4. Which of the 5 Purposes of Life most inspires your attention today? 5. Purim is a celebration of God's deliverance. How has God delivered you? Esther = Deliverance