AN OLD TESTAMENT BOOK…

That doesn’t mention God

Or the practice of Jewish religion

Jewish and Christian reactions to Esther

ESTHER IS GOD’S WORD FOR US (2 Timothy 3:16; Romans 15:4)

THE OLD TESTAMENT TIMELINE

David & Solomon 1000 BC
The kingdom divides 931 BC
Israel (northern kingdom) falls 722 BC
Judah (southern kingdom) falls 586 BC
Exiles return to Jerusalem 539 BC
Events of the book of Esther 486 BC
The book of Esther is written 424-400 BC

THE MAIN THEME OF ESTHER

God’s sovereignty and providence

WHAT IS THE VALUE OF STUDYING ESTHER?

Any time we study a book of the Bible it benefits our souls

Esther speaks directly to challenges we are facing today (2 Timothy 2:13)