Courage
Mordecai refused to bow to Haman because of his devotion to this.
What is his Jewish faith?
This was King Ahasuerus' reaction when Esther approached him uninvited.
What is extending his golden scepter to Esther?
Mordecai asked the Jewish people to fast for this many days before Esther approached the king.
What is 3?
This is the moment when Esther risks her life to approach the king without permission.
What is when Esther approaches the king’s throne?
This festival commemorates the deliverance of the Jews in the book of Esther.
What is Purim?
When Mordecai learned of Haman's plot, he did this to mourn.
What is tearing his clothes and wearing sackcloth?
This action by King Ahasuerus allowed Esther to speak freely about her request.
What is asking Esther, "What is your request, Queen Esther?"
Esther underwent this many months of beauty treatments before being presented to King Ahasuerus.
What is 12?
This event marked the turning point for the Jews, when Esther revealed Haman’s plot.
What is the banquet with King Xerxes?
Esther wore this, showing her submission to the king.
What is royal attire?
Mordecai sent this to Esther after learning about Haman’s decree.
What is a message urging her to speak to the king?
King Ahasuerus did this after Haman suggested a decree to annihilate the Jews.
What is giving Haman the king's signet ring to seal the decree?
King Ahasuerus made a decree to annihilate the Jews on this specific day of the month, as determined by Haman's casting of lots.
What is the 13th?
Mordecai's loyalty was first acknowledged by the king after this event.
What is the discovery of the assassination plot?
The king’s scepter symbolizes this in Esther.
What is favor or permission?
Mordecai responded to Esther’s hesitation by telling her this.
What is "If you remain completely silent, deliverance will arise from another place"?
When Esther revealed Haman’s plot to destroy the Jews, King Ahasuerus did this in response
What is becoming angry and leaving the banquet room?
Esther asked the king to delay Haman’s plan by inviting him and the king to this many banquets.
What is 2?
This event marked the final defeat of Haman.
What is Haman being hanged on the gallows?
The gallows built by Haman symbolized this.
What is his downfall or destruction?
Mordecai told Esther that she might have become queen for this reason.
What is to save the Jewish people from destruction?
King Ahasuerus made this decision regarding Esther’s request to save the Jews after hearing her plea.
What is granting Esther’s request to spare the Jews and taking action against Haman?
Haman's enemies were able to defeat his followers on the 13th day of this month, which was also the day set for the annihilation of the Jews.
What is the 12th month?
This act by Esther convinced the king to reverse Haman’s decree.
What is Esther’s plea to save her people?
The signet ring given to Haman by the king symbolized this.
What is authority?