Sermon: Proverbs 31 and The Wife of Christ (Part Three): Esther
#1853
Mark Schindler
Given 03-Jan-26; 68 minutes
As we reflect on the global and personal turmoil God's saints have been experiencing in recent times, we need to recognize God's sovereign rule and the preparation of believers as the "virtuous wife of Christ" drawing primarily from Proverbs 31:10-31, the books of Ruth and Esther as well as various teachings focusing on the fear of the Lord. True virtue, strength, and worth come only from God are developed through faith, obedience, humility, and reverent fear—not fear of punishment but instead fear of being unfaithful to God's calling. The book of Esther does not explicitly mention God's name, but demonstrates how God works providentially through those who trust Him, honor authority rightly, and wait on Him. God's chosen saints are being shaped through trials into vessels of honor , complementing, complimenting, and glorify Christ, living by faith, trembling at God's word, striving not to tarnish His holiness as they prepare for their future role with Him as His betrothed Bride or devoted Spouse.
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