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Esther Overview, God’s Hidden Hand: Providence in the Shadows
Reading the Bible Daily with Dave Host: Dave Jenkins Date: Sunday, December 21, 2025Show Summary
Welcome to a brand-new series on Reading the Bible Daily with Dave. Over the next three weeks, we’ll explore the book of Esther—a story where God’s name is never mentioned, yet His hand is everywhere. In this series, Providence & Protection, we’ll see how the Lord preserves His people, fulfills His promises, and works all things together for His glory—even when He seems hidden.Audio Player
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Thank you for joining me today on Reading the Bible Daily with Dave. As we begin this new series in Esther, remember that the God who rebuilt His people in Nehemiah now preserves them in Esther. His purposes never fail.Tomorrow, we’ll look at Esther chapter 1: “Power, Pride, and the Fall of a Queen.” Until then, stay anchored in Scripture, steadfast in faith, and confident in the God who reigns—even when unseen.Call to Action
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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.
