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Esther 1, Power Pride and the Fall of a Queen
Series: Esther, Providence and Protection
Date: Monday, December 22, 2025
Passage: Esther 1 (ESV)
Show Summary
In Esther chapter 1, we see how human pride and earthly power cannot stand in the way of God’s sovereign purposes. King Xerxes displays his wealth and authority, only to be undone by his own arrogance, while the fall of Queen Vashti quietly sets the stage for God’s redemptive plan. Though God’s name is never mentioned in Esther, His providence is unmistakable.
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Thanks for joining me today on Reading the Bible Daily with Dave. In Esther 1, we’ve seen how pride brings downfall and how God’s quiet providence moves through every circumstance. Tomorrow, we’ll see how God begins to position His people for His purpose in Esther 2. Until then, stay anchored in Scripture, steadfast in faith, and confident in the God who reigns, even when unseen.
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Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah, and lives in beautiful Southern Oregon. He is a writer, editor, and speaker who loves Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology.
Dave serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries and the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine. He is the Host and Producer of the Equipping You in Grace Podcast and a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word.
He is the author of The War of Worldviews: Truth, Lies, and the Battle for the Christian Mind (Theology for Life, 2026), Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age (G3 Press, 2022), and The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021).
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When he is not engaged in ministry work, Dave enjoys spending time with his wife, going to movies, sharing a meal at a favorite restaurant, or playing a round of golf with friends. He is also a voracious reader, particularly of Reformed theology and the Puritans, and is often found working through a stack of new books from a wide range of Christian publishers.
Dave earned his M.A.R. and M.Div. from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.
