Week Six: Chapters 9 and 10 in the Book of Esther

CHAPTER NINE: LESSONS FROM THE LIVES OF ESTHER AND MORDECAI Verses 1-5 When God’s people stand together, victory is possible because God works behind the scenes. Romans 8:37 No, in all these things, we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. Verses 6-17 Give praise to God and recognize the Architect of our victories.

WEEK FIVE CHAPTERS 7 AND 8 IN THE BOOK OF ESTHER

CHAPTER 7 LESSONS FROM THE LIVES OF ESTHER, KING AHASUERUS, AND HAMAN Verses 1-6 Naming the enemy is the first step to defeating it. QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION 1. What are your thoughts on the king’s swift actions on behalf of Queen Esther and her people? 2. What does this chapter teach us about living a

Week Four: Chapters 5 and 6 in the Book of Esther

WEEK FOUR: CHAPTERS 5 AND 6 OF THE BOOK OF ESTHER CHAPTER FIVE: LESSONS FROM THE LIVES OF ESTHER, KING AHASUERUS, AND HAMAN Verses 1-8 Esther finds the courage to act, despite her fear. Fasting and prayer can help us overcome being scared, rendering us useful to God. Verses 9-14 God knows the hearts of

Week Three of the Book of Esther: Chapters Three and Four

WEEK THREE: CHAPTERS 3 AND 4 OF THE BOOK OF ESTHER BIBLICAL BACKGROUND ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HAMAN AND THE JEWS CHAPTER THREE: LESSONS FROM THE LIVES OF MORDECAI AND HAMAN Verses 1-3: Knowing who you are in Christ Jesus means worshiping God alone, and we don’t bow to anyone or anything. Verses 4-9: Living

LIVING A LIFE THAT GOD CAN USE: CHAPTERS ONE AND TWO OF ESTHER

CHAPTER ONE: AHASUERUS AND VASHTI Verses 1-11: Too much pride and alcohol led Ahasuerus to make the wrong decisions towards his wife. Verses 12-22: The costs of disobedience can change your life and the lives of others, as Vashti’s actions altered the lives of all the women of Babylon. QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER FROM CHAPTER ONE