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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. He is a writer, editor, and speaker living in beautiful Southern Oregon. Dave is a lover of Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology. He serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries, the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine, the Host and Producer of Equipping You in Grace Podcast, and is a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word. He is the author of The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age (G3 Press, 2022), and Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024). You can find him on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, or read his newsletter. Dave loves to spend time with his wife, going to movies, eating at a nice restaurant, or going out for a round of golf with a good friend. He is also a voracious reader, in particular of Reformed theology, and the Puritans. You will often find him when he’s not busy with ministry reading a pile of the latest books from a wide variety of Christian publishers. Dave received his M.A.R. and M.Div through Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.
