It’s a little crazy to think that all of the natural disasters in the world, all the diseases, and all the sin is the result of two people eating a piece of fruit, isn’t it? I mean, you can understand why some people roll their eyes at such a suggestion! But in today’s message, Pastor Stephen Davey will remind us that what transpired in the Garden of Eden was far more serious than a stolen apple. It was treachery of the basest kind; it was idolatry; it was the curse of sin on the human race. And until we understand the magnitude of what happened in Genesis 3, we’ll never understand why there’s so much evil in the world today. So let’s join Stephen now as he gives us a deeper understanding of that event we call “The Fall.”
Scandals abound in a drama cast in the ancient Persian Empire. In the midst of political intrigue and betrayal, a beautiful orphan girl suddenly becomes the leading character, as God’s providence rescues His people from certain death. At first glance, Esther is the heroine and Mordecai the master manipulator. Take a closer look, however, and you’ll discover that behind the scenes, God is pulling the strings as His sovereign providence unfolds.