Esther is a well-known name among Christians, yet her story is often overlooked. Nevertheless, there is profound wisdom in Esther's narrative that illuminates how God employs seemingly unlikely individuals to fulfill his purpose. In this insightful conversation, Jeff Cavins and Deacon Bob Rice delve into the story of Esther, highlighting how her demonstration of prudence and courage remains relevant to us today.
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00:00 Sneak Peek
01:03 Intro to Time Period
02:01 Handshake
02:42 The Return
06:29 Why Esther isn’t mentioned much
07:00 The Story of Esther
08:41 What did the Lord use in Esther
11:59 God can use anyone
14:40 God uses the unlikely
15:56 The return of the Church
17:16 Prudence in evangelization
24:38 When is the right time?
27:15 Dcn. Bob’s Bible Study
28:12 Favorite Verse
30:33 Favorite Biblical Character
32:15 Dcn. Bob’s Bible
36:30 Compilation of Esther
38:49 Hanukkah vs. Purim
41:04 Repentance in the OT
43:56 Where is the Ark of the Covenant?
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