![]() How would you describe Esther in this chapter? How does she contrast with the Esther we meet by the end of the book?.How then should we read it? Where might we see examples of God’s providential care and grace? Stephen Witmer also encourages us to not read Esther looking for moral examples of how to live.Stephen Witmer asks, “What does it mean to live faithfully in a post-Christian culture?” Esther had to struggle with what it means to live faithfully in a pagan culture.What does this story teach us about the dangers of drunkenness? How does that compare with your personal or family experiences with alcohol? Read Ephesians 5:18.How does the King misuse his authority and power? How should we treat those we have authority over?.How were women treated in that culture? How does this chapter frame Esther’s journey in the coming chapters? How might she be feeling?.What type of person is King Ahasuerus? What does his relationship with Queen Vashti tell us about him?.Why do you think the first chapter includes a description of the king’s wealth? How might it compare to Israel’s temple ?.What do we know about the time and setting of the book of Esther?.You can download PDF and Microsoft Word versions of this study guide at the bottom of this page or listen to it on YouTube. If you have any questions, please let me know! God bless. ![]() VeggieTales: Esther – Small Group Discussion Questions. ![]() The Man the King Delights to Honor sermon (33:41) by Timothy Keller.How to Read Esther podcast episode (37:01) by Stephen Witmer.Esther and the Silent Sovereignty of God article by Bethany Jenkins.For Such a Time as This article by Bethany Jenkins.The Bible Project: Esther Video & Discussion Guide.Here are some helpful resources for studying the book of Esther (PDF download at bottom of page): I hope this helps you study and reflect on the book as we prepare to discuss it together. ![]() Thanks for checking out our college group’s discussion guide of the book of Esther. ![]()
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