Esther: For such a time as this (Reading the Bible Today)
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Overview
Esther is a book which has intrigued generations, with its powerful, action-packed narrative, in which God’s people find themselves in exile, and under persecution. In this moving and astounding narrative of rescue, the hand of God which is clearly seen, although not referred to. Nor is the book of Esther mentioned in the New Testament. In his thoughtful commentary, Peter Adam takes readers through the narrative of Esther, with its amazing twists and turns, and as he encourages deeper reflection on the themes of the book, he also draws out helpful questions for Christians to ponder on today, that they too may consider that God has placed them in their situation to serve him and his people ‘for such a time as this’.
- Illustrates how the book of Esther helps to understand the world of the New Testament
- Contains questions, discussions, and prayer points after each chapter for personal or group reflection
- Explains that even if the name of God is not mentioned on the book of Esther, God's people are present
- Reading Esther today: Entering an alien world
- Reading the book as a whole
- A Godless world? (Esther 1:1-22)
- Meet Mordecai and Esther (Esther 2:1-23)
- An enemy of the people (Esther 3:1-15)
- For such a time as this (Esther 4:1-17)
- God at work (Esther 5:1-7:10)
- The great overturning, the great reversal (Esther 8:1-17)
- Sorrow turned to joy, mourning to celebration (Esther 9:1-10:3)
- Reading the New Testament in the light of the book of Esther