Miracles Happen
This is Our Story: Healing in Marriage
Esther 4:1-5:8
Miracles: “Miracles are not contrary to nature but only contrary to what we know about nature. ” – Augustine
1) When faced with… (Esther 4:1-5:8)
…a difficult decision, Esther called on the community of God’s people. (4:1-16a)
…what she thought was the end, Esther was obedient to God’s will. (4:16b – 17)
…the king, Esther found grace. (5:1-7)
2) Key Question: Where is the miracle?
What must h...
Miracles Happen
This is Our Story: Healing in Marriage
Esther 4:1-5:8
Miracles: “Miracles are not contrary to nature but only contrary to what we know about nature. ” – Augustine
1) When faced with… (Esther 4:1-5:8)
- …a difficult decision, Esther called on the community of God’s people. (4:1-16a)
- …what she thought was the end, Esther was obedient to God’s will. (4:16b – 17)
- …the king, Esther found grace. (5:1-7)
2) Key Question: Where is the miracle?
What must have seemed miraculous to Esther looked like simple obedience to God.
3) A biblically healthy marriage…
- …is worked for, not found. (Romans 12:17-18) Repentance & Forgiveness are two of the most important disciplines of marriage.
- …is made up of two biblically healthy believers. (Deuteronomy 30:19) Biblical Priorities - God, life, marriage/family, work, and friends.
- ...consists of biblically healthy communication. (James 1:19)
Final Thought: Obedience to the Gospel is the miracle your marriage may need.
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