👑 ESTHER'S STORY
What was Esther's Hebrew name?
Hadassah
What quality did Esther show when she decided to approach the king?
Courage.
What did Esther ask her people to do before she approached the king?
Fast.
What does it mean to see God's hand in our lives?
To recognize ways that Heavenly Father is helping, guiding and blessing us.
What is one thing Esther teaches us about helping others?
We should be willing to help and stand up for others, even when it is difficult.
Who was Esther's cousin and guardian?
Mordecai
Complete this idea from Esther's story: Sometimes doing what is right requires…
Courage, even when we are afraid.
Who else fasted with Esther?
The Jewish people.
Esther becoming queen eventually put her in a position to help her people. What can this teach us?
God can place us in circumstances where we can bless and help others.
What can we learn from Mordecai's example?
We can stand for what is right and encourage others to do the same.
What position did Esther eventually have?
She became queen.
What did Mordecai encourage Esther to consider when she was afraid?
That perhaps she had become queen for a specific purpose—to help save her people.
Why do we fast?
To humble ourselves before God and seek spiritual strength, guidance and blessings.
Why might some events in Esther's story seem like coincidences?
Because individual events may not have seemed important at the time, but together they helped make it possible for Esther to save her people.
How can we be like Esther in our family?
We can be brave, kind, helpful and willing to stand up for others.
Who plotted against the Jewish people?
Haman
What can Esther teach us about courage?
Being courageous doesn't necessarily mean not being afraid. It can mean doing what is right despite our fear.
What does Esther's example teach us about facing difficult situations?
We don't have to face them alone. We can turn to Heavenly Father through prayer and fasting.
What question can we ask ourselves when looking back at our own lives?
“Where have I seen God's hand in my life?”
How might Heavenly Father be preparing you for a situation where you can help someone?
Your talents, experiences, relationships and opportunities to serve.
Why was Esther initially afraid to approach the king?
Because approaching the king without being summoned could result in death, unless the king extended his golden sceptre to her.
You're scared to stand up for someone who is being treated badly. Based on Esther's example, what should you ask yourself?
“What can I do to help?” and have courage to do what is right.
How could fasting help someone who is facing a difficult decision today?
It can help them draw closer to Heavenly Father, seek His guidance, and strengthen their faith.
Give an example of how something that seemed small or unimportant at the time could later become a blessing.
Correct!
What is one thing you can do this week to act “for such a time as this”?
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