God works through flawed cultural contexts to bring about His perfect will, as evidenced in the story of Esther where a young orphaned Jewish girl finds unexpected favor in a Persian king's court.

• Discussion of how God uses worldly systems for His divine purposes despite their flawed nature
• Analysis of the troubling "beauty contest" that brought Esther to the king's attention
• Exploration of Mordecai's protective role as Esther's adoptive father
• Observation of the supernatural favor Esther received from everyone she encountered
• Recognition that favor often comes with a calling that requires sacrifice
• Examination of the harsh realities facing women in the king's harem
• Drawing parallels between ancient practices and modern human trafficking
• Reminder that we cannot remain silent in the face of injustice and exploitation
• Acknowledgment that God's ways are fundamentally different from the world's ways

Suggested Resources:

BIBLE PLAN - Trusting God's Plan When You Don't See Him: Lessons From the Book of Esther

PODCAST - Genesis to Revelation Bible Reading

TOOLS - Refresh Your Spirit through God's Word

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Episode 45 - The Esther Series: Broken Systems to Accomplish His Perfect Will (Esther 2:1-14 NIV)

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