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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, 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.
