The book of Esther in the Bible does not even mention the name of God. So how do you preach the message of this book? Pastor Joe Vermeulen of Grace CRC in Perth took up the challenge with the help of some very creative people in his church. Props or symbols were created for each message highlighting the key truths discovered in this book. People discovered that the book of Esther shows the choice we make between seeing the hand of God in our circumstances in life and seeing things as merely coincidence. God is the sovereign Ruler of the universe and we can be assured that His plans will not be moved by the actions of mere evil men. Although His name is not mentioned in the book, His providential care for his people, both individuals and the nation, is evident throughout.
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