Bible Studies

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NEW LIFE LESSONS BSFBP: “It’s a Celebration!” Esther 2:8-14

8 So it came to pass, when the king's commandment and his decree was heard , and when many maidens were gathered together unto Shushan the palace, to the custody of Hegai, that Esther was brought also unto the king's house, to the custody of Hegai, keeper of the women. 9 And the maiden pleased him, and she obtained kindness of him; and he speedily gave her her things for purification, with such things as belonged to her, and seven maidens, which were meet to be givenher, out of the king's house: and he preferred her and her maids unto the best place of the house of the women. 10 Esther had not shewed her people nor her kindred: for Mordecai had charged her that she should not shew it. 11 And Mordecai walked every day before the court of thewomen's house, to know how Esther did, and what should become of her. 12 Now when everymaid's turn was come to go in to king Ahasuerus, after that she had been twelve months,according to the manner of the women, (for so were the days of their purifications accomplished , to wit, six months with oil of myrrh, and six months with sweet odours, and with other things for thepurifying of the women;) 13 Then thus came every maiden unto the king; whatsoever she desired was given her to go with her out of the house of the women unto the king's house. 14 In the evening she went , and on the morrow she returned into the second house of the women, to the custody of Shaashgaz, the king's chamberlain, which kept the concubines: she came in unto the king no more, except the king delighted in her, and that she were called by name.

OBSERVATION QUESTIONS:
1) What happened after the king’s decree was issued (v.8)?
2) What benefits did Esther receive from her relationship with Hegai (v.9)?
3) What did Mordecai do when Esther was taken to Shushan (v.10-11)?
4) What was the preparation process for the young women (v.12)?
5) How long did the process last (v.12)?
6) How was each young woman treated after meeting the king (v.13-14)?

APPLICATION QUESTIONS:
1) Have you kept your faith in God a secret? Why?
2) Have you ever received favor from unbelievers? Describe one such time.
3) How do you prepare to be in the presence of the King of kings and Lord of lords?
4) How long does your preparation time take?
5) How does your private time with the Lord benefit you?

LIFE LESSONS:
1) Whether we tell people, or not, our lives should reveal who our God is.
2) God causes His children to receive favor from those He places in our lives.
3) We cannot enter into God’s presence without taking time to purify our hearts.

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