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Esther Chapter 2: Conspiracy
Read Esther 2
Opening Question:
Describe a time in your past when you saw God work through circumstances in your life to bring something about
Study:
The plan that is put into action to replace Queen Vashti is extensive and detailed. It takes pprox 4 years to complete
Read Esther 2 again, maybe use a different versions?
- Summarize the plan to find a new Queen that King Xerxes puts into action (v1-4)
- How does Esther enter the story and become Queen (v5-17)
- Try and put yourself in the shoes of Esther or Mordecai. How do you think these characters feel?
- The author mentions that three times Esther won approval in someone's eyes (v 9,15, 17) what does that tell us about Esther/ourselves?
- Think of someone you know who finds favour with others because of their personality and presence?
- Many young woman were brought to the palace and placed in the harem. What was the role of these woman and how would Esther's life/role and rights be different from the harem when she became Queen?
- Why does Mordecai instruct Esther to keep her identity hidden. Have you ever lived another identity, lived behind a mask?
- What glimpses of Mordecai can we see that tells us about his character?
- Even though God is not directly mentioned, how can you see his hand on the story so far?
- Where do you see God's hand moving in the circumstances of your life?
- How do you think he wants you to repsond?
Prayer:
Pray for the ability to see and hear God's hand working in your life
The study material was taken from a life builder study guide |
Sharon Seal, 06/01/2011
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