Discover how the elevation of Esther to the throne as Queen of Persia brought worldwide salvation for the Jews.
With verse by verse commentary and explanatory notes, Esther: Queen of Persia provides a simple introduction to the study of one of the most remarkable incidents in Israel's history - the rise to power of Esther, the orphan Jewess who saved her people from destruction.
The Faithbuilders Bible Study Guide helps you connect the lessons of Esther to your own life. With a simple explanation of the text, clear life application notes and challenging study questions, this book shows just how relevant the Bible is for our times.
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Mathew Bartlett has served in full-time Christian ministry since 1999, and has served as a senior pastor for 10 of those years. Although his early academic career was in the sciences, he later took an Master's Degree in Biblical Studies at Chester University, where he obtained distinction. He is currently working towards his PhD in Biblical Studies.
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Chapter 1 A Lavish Feast by an Arrogant Man A Rebellious Woman The Consequences of Arrogance and Rebellion Discussion Questions for Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Esther Called Esther Prepared Esther Chosen A Plot Discovered Discussion Questions for Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Promotion and Pride Uncompromising Haman's Plot to Exterminate the Jews Discussion Questions for Chapter 3 Chapter 4 A Great Lamentation Esther Informed about the Plot Esther's Dilemma Esther's Answer? Prayer, Fasting and Complete Commitment Discussion Questions for Chapter 4 Chapter 5 As Wise as a Serpent and as Harmless as a Dove Haman's Pride does not Gratify Him Discussion Questions for Chapter 5 Chapter 6 God Disturbs the King's Sleep Haman's Misconception Haman's Humiliation Discussion Questions for Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Esther Makes her Request Known Haman's Downfall Discussion Questions for Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Mordecai Exalted Esther Again Pleads for her People In the King's Name Great Joy Discussion Questions for Chapter 8 Chapter 9 A Great Victory A Celebration Holiday for All Time A Recap of Why They Were to Celebrate A Letter of Authority Discussion Questions for Chapter 9 Chapter 10 The Conclusion Discussion Questions for Chapter 10 Bibliography