Why wasn't God mentioned in the book of Esther? How did a book end up in the Bible, without one time referencing God? And with all the bad things that happen throughout the story, how can we even know that God was even involved? That’s what we’re going to cover today on the Following Jesus Podcast.
Following Jesus Podcast with David Cipriano, Episode #1
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This video covers topics including and related to God's absence in Esther, the Bible Book of Esther, unseen hand of God, divine providence, God’s sovereignty, unanswered questions, God’s plan, seeking God, unnoticed work of God, the silent presence of God, God’s control, when God seems missing, finding purpose, providence and adversity, God’s hand, searching for God in difficult times, atheism, agnosticism, life of Joseph, King Ahasuerus, King Xerxes, Queen Esther, Mordecai, Hadassah, Haman, Queen Vashti.
Bible verses referenced in the video:
Genesis 50:20 But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive.
Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
All Bible verses are in the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible.
