The Silent Sovereignty of God

Timothy Keller Sermons Podcast by Gospel in Life

Tim Keller

Religion & Spirituality, Religion, Religion & Spirituality:christianity, Christianity, Spirituality

4.8 • 15K Ratings

🗓️ 22 July 2022

⏱️ 44 minutes

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Summary

This sermon looks at the first two chapters of the book of Esther, which shows us how to follow God in morally, spiritually, and culturally ambiguous situations. We will see that 1) God is always at work in spite of appearances; 2) The world is obsessed with appearances; and 3) God’s work can free us from enslavement to the world’s ways. This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on April 15, 2007. Series: Esther and the Hiddenness of God. Scripture: Esther 2:5-10;16-23. Today's podcast is brought to you by Gospel in Life, the site for all sermons, books, study guides and resources from Timothy Keller and Redeemer Presbyterian Church. If you've enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to support the ongoing efforts of this ministry, you can do so by visiting https://gospelinlife.com/give and making a one-time or recurring donation.

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0:00.0	This is Gospel in Life.
0:04.0	Today Tim Keller explores how the Old Testament connects with the story of the Gospel.
0:09.0	After you've listened, we'd appreciate it if you'd take a moment to rate and review the podcast.
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0:19.0	because the Gospel changes everything.
0:22.0	Now here's Dr. Keller with today's teaching.
0:25.0	Tonight's reading is taken from the Book of Esther, chapter 2, verses 5 through 10,
0:31.0	and then verses 16 through 23.
0:34.0	Now there was in the citadel of Susa a Jew of the tribe of Benjamin named Mordekai,
0:41.0	son of Jair, the son of Shame, the son of Kish,
0:45.0	who had been carried into exile from Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar, King of Babylon.
0:50.0	Among those taken captive with Jehoi Hinn, King of Judah,
0:55.0	Mordekai had a cousin named Hadassa, whom he had brought up because she had neither father nor mother.
1:02.0	This girl, who was also known as Esther, was lovely and form and features,
1:07.0	and Mordekai had taken her as his own daughter when her father and mother died.
1:12.0	When the King's order and edict had been proclaimed, many girls were brought to the citadel of Susa
1:17.0	and put under the care of Hegey.
1:20.0	Esther also was taken to the King's palace and entrusted to Hegey, who had charge of the Heram.
1:26.0	The girl pleased him and won his favor.
1:29.0	Immediately, he provided her with her beauty treatments and special food.
1:34.0	He assigned to her seven maids selected from the King's palace and moved her and her maids into the best place in the Heram.
1:42.0	Esther had not revealed her nationality and family background because Mordekai had forbidden her to do so.
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