Bible Studies

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NEW LIFE LESSONS BSFBP: “It’s a Celebration!” Esther 2:15-23

15 Now when the turn of Esther, the daughter of Abihail the uncle of Mordecai, who had taken her for his daughter, was come to go in unto the king, she required nothing but what Hegai the king'schamberlain, the keeper of the women, appointed . And Esther obtained favour in the sight of all them that looked upon her. 16 So Esther was taken unto king Ahasuerus into his house royal in the tenth month, which is the month Tebeth, in the seventh year of his reign. 17 And the kingloved Esther above all the women, and she obtained grace and favour in his sight more than all the virgins; so that he set the royal crown upon her head, and made her queen instead of Vashti.18 Then the king made a great feast unto all his princes and his servants, even Esther's feast;and he made a release to the provinces, and gave gifts, according to the state of the king. 19 And when the virgins were gathered together the second time, then Mordecai sat in the king's gate. 20Esther had not yet shewed her kindred nor her people; as Mordecai had charged her: for Estherdid the commandment of Mordecai, like as when she was brought up with him. 21 In those days,while Mordecai sat in the king's gate, two of the king's chamberlains, Bigthan and Teresh, of those which kept the door, were wroth , and sought to lay hand on the king Ahasuerus. 22 And the thingwas known to Mordecai, who told it unto Esther the queen; and Esther certified the king thereof in Mordecai's name. 23 And when inquisition was made of the matter, it was found out ; therefore they were both hanged on a tree: and it was written in the book of the chronicles before the king.

OBSERVATION QUESTIONS:
1) What did Esther request when it was her turn to go to the king (v.15)?
2) How did the people who saw her respond to Esther (v.15)?
3) How did the king respond to Esther (v.16-17)?
4) What did the king do to celebrate the crowning of the new queen (v.18)?
5) What was Esther’s secret (v. 20)?
6) What did Mordecai discover and inform Esther of (v.21-22)?
7) What did the king do after Esther informed him of Mordecai’s discovery (v.23)?

APPLICATION QUESTIONS:
1) Recall a time when you were considered for a promotion. Did you trust that the Lord was in complete control of the matter?
2) If your trust was in the sovereignty of the Lord, how did He orchestrate the situation?
3) Have you ever experienced the generosity and love of people who did not share your faith?
4) Have you ever learned of potential conflicts that threatened unity within your home, job or church? How did you handle it?
5) If you confronted those involved in the conflict, what was the result?

LIFE LESSONS:
1) We receive the blessing and favor of the Lord when we trust Him to order our lives.
2) As children of God, we are to act with integrity in our dealings with all people.
3) When our motives are pure, our Lord is glorified and we garner the favor of others.

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