Discovery Guide
True of False: Haman wanted to destroy all the Jews throughout the whole kingdom of Xerxes
True
Who did King Xerxes select as the new queen
Esther
God is flawless and never makes mistakes
Perfect
And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a ______ as this? Esther 4:14
Haman ordered the people and Mordecai to bow down to him
Mordecai would not bow down to him
True or False: Mordecai told Esther to tell everyone in the harem that she was Jewish
False
Esther's enemy who wanted to hurt the Jewish people
Haman
God is right in all he does
Righteous
When God reveals our sin, we should (repent/ignore it) and (make excuses/obey).
The king asks Haman what should be done for a man the king wants to honor
Haman had to lead Mordecai through the city, honoring him.
How do people celebrate Purim today?
Feasting, giving presents of food to each other, and giving gifts to the poor
Who raised Esther when her mother/father died?
Mordecai
God leads His people to live for Him through His Word and His Holy Spirit
Guide
Esther and Mordecai made a holiday called ____ to celebrate each year the time when the Jews received relief from their enemies
Purim
Haman wrote a decree to kill the Jews on a certain day. How does God reverse this next?
Mordecai wrote and sent a new decree that allowed the Jews to defend themselves.
True or False: Haman was a humble person and did not want Mordecai's honor
False
Who was the queen before Esther? She was removed as queen because she would not attend King Xerxes banquet.
Queen Vashti
He is in control of all things
Sovereign
God ______ sin's deadly hold over His people
How did the Jewish people respond when they heard the new law to protect themselves?
Mordecai wore royal garments, and the city of Susa held a celebration
The Jews feasted and celebrated with joy and gladness
Many people of other nationalities became Jews
"Many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the _____ purpose that prevails"
Lord's
I gave a seven day banquet in my royal garden for all my men to show off my riches and power.
King Xerxes
God Keeps His people eternally safe to carry out His purpose
Preserver
Purposes
Haman build a pole for Mordecai's execution
The king decided to execute Haman on the pole