Esther by Lydia Brownback

Esther by Lydia Brownback ISBN-13: 9781433566615 Paperback: 128 pages Publisher: Crossway Books Released: August 18th 2020

Source: review copy from the publisher through Amazon Vine.

Book Description, Modified from Goodreads:
The book of Esther reads much like a fairy tale: a young Jewish queen, her wise older cousin, an evil royal servant, and a self-centered king. But Esther is no fairy tale. From the beginning of the book to the end, God is the main character of the story--even though he's never mentioned.

Join Lydia Brownback as she digs deeper into the book of Esther and learn how God is faithful to keep his promises and deliver his people. This story ultimately points to the gospel, revealing the need for a better deliverer, a better king, and a better kingdom than any found in this world.

The Flourish Bible Study series equips women to study the overarching storyline of the Bible book by book. Designed for individual or group use, each 10-week workbook features conversational teaching that aims to make in-depth Bible study accessible to women in all seasons of life, along with practical application questions and additional recommended resources.


My Review:
Esther is a Bible study on Esther that is 10 chapters (or weeks) long. It seems targeted at individual study, though it could be used as a group study. The author worked through the book of Esther, bringing in historical background information and related verses from throughout the Bible. You look up and read the verses in your own Bible. She provided commentary on what was going on, reading comprehension questions, and application questions. She focused on how God was at work even though God isn't directly mentioned in Esther. Overall, I'd recommend this study to women who haven't taken a deeper look at Esther before.


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