In this final message of the series “The Chronicles of Christmas,” Stephen will take us to that epic scene in C.S. Lewis’ allegory where Aslan walks through a crowd of goblins, orcs, and witches to sacrifice himself for Edmund—a traitor. But while it’s a beautiful portrayal of the Gospel, it falls far short of conveying the whole message. The real Lion of the tribe of Judah—Jesus—didn’t die for just one traitor . . . he died for them all.
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.