"And when Haman saw that Mordecai ________ not... then was Haman full of wrath" (Esther 3:5).
What is bowed?
The brave Jewish orphan who became the Queen of Persia and saved her people.
Who is Esther?
The exact number of days and nights that Esther and the Jews in Shushan fasted.
What is three?
Mordecai reminded Esther that her high royal position was not a lucky coincidence, but a result of this.
What is divine design (or God's plan)?
Everyone at school is spreading a cruel rumor about a lonely student in a group chat.
What is choosing not to hold your peace and speaking up for them?
"For if thou altogether holdest thy ________ at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews" (Esther 4:14).
What is peace?
Esther's cousin who raised her and refused to bow down to an evil government official.
Who is Mordecai?
Instead of relying on human physical traits like beauty, charm, or wealth, Esther relied on this kind of power.
What is spiritual power (or God’s power)?
The specific phrase Mordecai used to tell Esther she was alive at the exact right moment in history.
What is "For such a time as this"?
You are at a friend's house and people unexpectedly bring out things that violate your standards.
What is having the courage to physically walk away, even if people laugh?
"...and so will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law: and if I ________, I ________" (Esther 4:16).
What is perish?
The proud and wicked advisor to the king who plotted to destroy all the Jews.
Who is Haman?
True or False: The word "God" or "Lord" is mentioned multiple times in the KJV text of Esther.
What is False? (His name is never explicitly mentioned, but His hand is clearly there).
In modern times, this group of modern leaders frequently reminds youth that they were saved for the final days before the Second Coming.
Who are modern prophets (or the First Presidency)?
You feel an overwhelming knot of anxiety about a massive trial or decision coming up this week.
What is choosing to fast and pray for spiritual strength before facing it?
"...the king held out to Esther the golden ________ that was in his hand" (Esther 5:2)
What is scepter?
The wealthy ruler of the Persian Empire who held absolute power over life and death.
Who is King Ahasuerus? (Accept: "The King")
According to Latter-day Saint teachings, purpose-driven fasting should always be paired with this tool to replace fear with peace.
What is prayer?
Mordecai warned Esther that if she chose to stay hidden and silent, deliverance would come from somewhere else, but she would lose this.
What is her blessing (or her father's house would be destroyed)?
A popular classmate slides a phone under your desk with exam answers right before a final test.
What is handing it back and choosing integrity, living by the phrase "if I perish, I perish" socially?
"So they hanged Haman on the ________ that he had prepared for Mordecai" (Esther 7:10).
What is gallows?
The former queen who was removed from her throne before Esther was chosen.
Who is Vashti?
This is the spiritual reward or "favor" Esther received from God that caused the king to welcome her instead of executing her.
What is divine protection (or finding favor in his sight)?
This personal, sacred blessing given to LDS youth often reveals their specific spiritual gifts and what they were sent to earth to do "for such a time as this."
What is a patriarchal blessing?
Your sports team schedules a massive championship tournament on Sunday morning, and they need you to win.
What is putting the Lord first and keeping the Sabbath day holy, trusting His plan over a trophy?