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Week Twenty (Sermon on Chapter 20 will be on 3/6):
Chapter 20: The Queen of Beauty and Courage
Focus: Esther
Related Bible Text: Esther 1-9

Discussion Sessions:
Wednesday: 10:10 AM
Thursday: 6:45 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM

Questions to think about as you read (page 482 at back of book)

  1. What does this chapter of The Story teach about God’s work behind the scenes of history?
  2. How did Mordecai respond when faced with disaster?
  3. What character qualities do you observe in Queen Esther?
  4. When was the last time you faced a threatening situation?  What was your reaction?
  5. In what ways have you experienced God’s faithfulness in your life?
  6. What steps can you take to show that you trust in the faithfulness of God?

Fun games to play (courtesy of D. Pleacher, First Presbyterian Church, Fort Collins CO)