The riveting Old Testament narratives of Esther and Ruth feature women and men who act boldly and who ultimately receive God's blessing. Does God help those who help themselves? In fact he helps those who do not deserve it.

Jon Nielson shows how our gracious God used embittered, compromised and fearful people to rescue his own and to prepare them for the coming of Christ. Designed for groups and individuals alike, this Reformed Expository Bible Study is built alongside the commentary of the same name, with thirteen lessons of questions and application.