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<p> A beautiful queen, her courageous cousin, a foreign land, and a murderous adversary--the book of Esther has all the elements of an epic drama. The story unfolds at a time when the people of God are split between nations with an uncertain future. While the name of God may not be mentioned in the book of Esther, its pages highlight His work among His people and foreshadow Jesus's very ministry to us--darkness to light, mourning to celebration, death to life. </p><p> In this 7-session study, Kelly Minter invites you into the daring faith modeled by Esther and her cousin Mordecai--a faith developed over time, rooted in the goodness of God, lived out through extraordinary circumstances, and used to change the world. Although our time looks different from Esther's, our God is just as active and faithful today, and He has called you for such a time as this. </p><p><b>Features:   </b></p><ul><li> Verse-by-verse Bible study of the book of Esther </li><li> Content that explores the historical context of Esther's day </li><li> 7 teaching videos from Kelly Minter, approximately 30-40 minutes each, available via redemption code printed in the Bible study book </li><li> 7 group sessions and 6 weeks of personal Bible study </li><li> Beautiful full color interior to enhance your experience </li></ul><p><b>Benefits:   </b></p><ul><li> Discover how Esther's story inspires us to live faithfully and courageously in our own time. </li><li> Understand how the book of Esther fits into God's redemptive story. </li><li> Be reminded that God is always at work in every place and at all times, and is faithful to His promises. </li><li> See how God uses faithful men and women working together to accomplish His redemptive purposes in the world. </li></ul><b>Video Sessions: </b><ul><li><b>Session One: Introduction (22:47)--</b>In this opening video, Kelly teaches on the historical and cultural context of the book of Esther. The book of Esther tells the history of God's people after the exile,