Bible Studies

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NEW LIFE LESSONS BSFBP: “It’s a Celebration!” Esther 5:1-8

1 Now it came to pass on the third day, that Esther put on her royal apparel, and stood in the inner court of the king's house, over against the king's house: and the king sat upon his royal throne in the royal house, over against the gate of the house. 2 And it was so, when the king saw Esther the queen standing in the court, that she obtained favour in his sight: and the king held out to Esther the golden sceptre that was in his hand. So Esther drew near, and touched the top of the sceptre. 3 Then said the king unto her, What wilt thou, queen Esther? and what is thy request? it shall be even given thee to the half of the kingdom. 4 And Esther answered , If it seem good unto the king, let the king and Haman come this day unto the banquet that I have preparedfor him. 5 Then the king said , Cause Haman to make haste , that he may do as Esther hath said. So the king and Haman came to the banquet that Esther had prepared . 6 And the king said unto Esther at the banquet of wine, What is thy petition? and it shall be granted thee: and what is thy request? even to the half of the kingdom it shall be performed . 7 Then answered Esther, and said, My petition and my request is; 8 If I have found favour in the sight of the king, and if it please theking to grant my petition, and to perform my request, let the king and Haman come to the banquet that I shall prepare for them, and I will do to morrow as the king hath said.

OBSERVATION QUESTIONS:
1) What did Esther do after fasting for three days (v.1)?
2) Where was King Ahasuerus (v.1)?
3) What did the king do after he saw Esther (v.2)?
4) What did the king offer his queen (v.3)?
5) What did Esther request (v.4)?
6) What did the king do in response to Esther’s request (v.5)?
7) What did the king do at the banquet (v.6)?
8) What was Esther’s second request (v.7-8)?

APPLICATION QUESTIONS:
1) What do you do when facing major life decisions?
2) Have you ever received inexplicable favor from unlikely people?
3) If so, describe one such time?
4) What was your response to the favor you received?

LIFE LESSONS:
1) It is always best to seek the wisdom of God before making life changing decisions.
2) Fasting is the best means of receiving divine wisdom during trying situations.
3) When one is blessed of God, expect divine favor from unlikely sources.
4) Divine wisdom keeps the believer from acting outside of the divine will of God.

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