San Francisco Bible Study

An overview of the letter:
"This is one of the Bible's more exciting and curious books. The story is set over 100 years after the Babylonian exile of the Israelites from their land. While some Jews did return to Jerusalem (see Ezra-Nehemiah), many did not. The book of Esther is about a Jewish community living in Susa, the capital city of the ancient Persian empire. The main characters are two Jews, Mordecai and his niece Esther. Then there is the king of Persia and the Persian official Haman, the cunning villain.

Esther is a curious book in the Bible because God is never mentioned. This may strike you as odd because the Bible is supposed to be a book about God. However, this is a brilliant technique by the anonymous author. It’s an invitation to read the story looking for God’s activity, and there are signs of it everywhere. The story is full of odd coincidences and ironic reversals that force you to see God’s purpose at work behind every scene." (Bible Project)

The aim of our study:
To determine what the message of the writing is and make relevant, honest applications for our walk with Jesus.

All are welcome to join!

This study is hosted online via Zoom.

Meeting ID: 269 249 3159
Passcode: 683567

The apostle Paul's 1st century letter to followers of Christ in the ancient city of Rome is filled with corrections and comforts—not only for them, but also for the modern Christian. Sometimes referred to as the Gospel according to Paul, his message has the power to both reform the minds of unbelievers and refine the minds of long-time believers according to the love of God. The question at the heart of his treatise is this—are you promoting the mercy of God, or do you show contempt for it? Come join us, as we discuss the "kindness and the severity of God" in order "to bring about the obedience of faith for the sake of his name among all nations."

An overview of the letter:
"This is one of the Bible's more exciting and curious books. The story is set over 100 years after the Babylonian exile of the Israelites from their land. While some Jews did return to Jerusalem (see Ezra-Nehemiah), many did not. The book of Esther is about a Jewish community living in Susa, the capital city of the ancient Persian empire. The main characters are two Jews, Mordecai and his niece Esther. Then there is the king of Persia and the Persian official Haman, the cunning villain.

Esther is a curious book in the Bible because God is never mentioned. This may strike you as odd because the Bible is supposed to be a book about God. However, this is a brilliant technique by the anonymous author. It’s an invitation to read the story looking for God’s activity, and there are signs of it everywhere. The story is full of odd coincidences and ironic reversals that force you to see God’s purpose at work behind every scene." (Bible Project)

The aim of our study:
To determine what the message of the writing is and make relevant, honest applications for our walk with Jesus.

All are welcome to join!