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Esther 2 — God Positions His People for His PurposeShow Summary
In Esther chapter 2, God’s name is not mentioned, but His providence is unmistakable. As Esther is elevated and Mordecai faithfully serves, we see the Lord positioning His people for His redemptive purposes.Audio Player
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Episode Date
Tuesday, December 23, 2025Scripture
Esther 2:1–23 (ESV)Big Idea
God sovereignly positions His people for His purpose—even when His hand is unseen.Call to Action
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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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Dave earned his M.A.R. and M.Div. from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.
