Introduction  Today we’re starting a new series.   A character study focuses on a single biblical character and draws attention to qualities in that person’s life that model things we should emulate or avoid. This Year’s Theme  Abraham’s story ties directly to this year’s theme, which is “Under Cons …

Built to Last · The king is the greatest in the land and yet is subject to his own laws and decrees. · Esther found favor and was raised to prominence in a foreign land. · We also see that there is a deceitful, crafty accuser working in the shadows · We don’t specifically read of God’s directly inte …

Introduction Today, we’re going to finish up our character study on Esther. Esther Story Summary And for those of you just joining us The Jewish people in exile: Some returned, but some stayed in Persia:  Minorities in a strange land:  Esther’s people faced a backlash:  God raised up Esther to be a …