Pride and Providence
A Story of Divine Love in a Divided World - Part 2
Tim Crownover
Part of Sermon outlines—2022
May 1, 2022

Esther 1:1-12

Why is God’s love and power needed by all?

The in the of Us

and are gifts from God.

God’s gifts are often

for personal .

and arrogance are problems for us all.

The Beast in the of Us

powers often expose desires.

Exposure of

apart from provokes .

Selfish

is a life in all of us.

Journey Group Discussion Questions:
Are your opinions on current day controversies primarily American or Christian? While we should be good citizens and value the country God has given us, how can we be sure to start with Jesus when forming our opinions?

How do keeping an image, winning an argument, or other self-serving desires often become our priorities?

How does humility not only help us relate well to God, but also help us present a good witness to those who don’t know God? How do we develop and maintain that kind of humility?