Lenten Bible Journey 2025
Enriching our Lenten Observance with Insights from Esther
When: Tuesday, March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15
Time: 7:00 pm
Where: Zoom, link in Friday Flocknote
Esther is that special Old Testament messianic figure who does not usually get the attention she deserves. This is unfortunate because the Book of Esther holds amazing potentials for spiritual enrichment. Gaining a deeper understanding of the story of Esther is of great relevance to anyone who wants to fully engage in the business of Lent. Esther will hugely enrich your spiritual growth by powerfully helping you draw closer to God during this season of reflection and renewal. This is precisely because Esther has a special way of challenging us to confront our own fears and step out of our comfort zones. If there is a difficult conversation you need to have, a change you need to make, or a way you feel called to serve others, Esther will spur you on this Lent to overcome inbuilt resistances and take the necessary steps.
Therefore, in this fifth edition of our annual Lenten Bible Journey, we shall study the Magella of Esther with the following objective in mind:
- Discuss the theme of evil in the book of Esther’s world so as gain insights into the evil of the world into which Jesus came.
- Unearth the theme of sacrifice in Esther so as to better appreciate the Sacrifice of Christ on the cross
- Develop the theme of redemption in Esther so as to better cherish the salvation won for us by Christ through his death and resurrection.
You will do yourself a great favor if you would fast from one hour of your precious time during Lent to join us in the Lenten Bible Journey. This weekly hour on the Word of God would certainly be a precious addition to your spiritual lunch tray. I hope I can look forward to meeting you on Zoom every Tuesday of Lent from 7-8 pm.
Blessings!
Your priest friend,
Ngema