Hidden Providence- a study through the book of Esther

We just kicked off a new series at MVCC, Hidden Providence: A study through the book of Esther. In this week’s episode of the Descend Podcast, Haley is joined by Aaron Leduc and Kim Martin as we discuss Esther chapters 1-2. Listen to Aaron’s sermon HERE!

• Fun Question: Do you collect anything?
• Sermon Recap: Esther chapters 1-2
• How do you guys keep yourselves in check when the temptations to perform for the world creep in? How do we actually “be real” in our culture?
• For someone who’s feeling like they’ve messed up too much, or maybe watching someone close to them really struggle, what hope does this story offer so far (or do we just need to wait and see in the rest of this book)? How do you remind yourselves of the truth of God’s grace when life gets messy or the weight of your mistakes feels too heavy?”
• Do either of you have practical ways you stay aware of God working in the everyday? And on top of that, how do you stay spiritually engaged in those dry seasons?
• What should our church body expect as we continue through our study of Esther?
• Resources Mentioned in this Podcast:
  
  
  
  • Tim Keller: sermon series on Esther https://gospelinlife.com/series/esther-and-the-hiddenness-of-god/
  • Alistair Begg: https://www.truthforlife.org/resources/?type=sermon&scripture=Esther
  • John Piper sermon series on Esther
  • Bible Project Esther Overview Video: https://bibleproject.com/videos/esther/
  • Ian Duguid: Esther Commentary https://www.amazon.com/Esther-Ruth-Reformed-Expository-Commentary/dp/0875527833