![]() ![]() “Not only is this a companion study to the Bible but it’s a beautiful coloring book too. You do not require it to take part in this study, and will definitely enjoy the free resources I provide)Įsther: In-Depth Bible Study Journal – Now Available (Please note: The journal is an optional addition. I’ve also provided some sample pages below so you can take a peek inside. It’s ideal for group study, because members can take their booklets home, answer the questions, color in the pages if they like, and bring them back each week to share their thoughts. It’s designed to be a keepsake in which you can journal, and then tuck away for future reference. It also has a little background information here and there such as interesting tidbits from history. The journal is not only beautifully designed, it also has everything in one place so that you don’t have to download and print the questions, the weekly coloring pages, and worksheets. I provide insight, encouragement, thought-provoking questions, cross-references, and more…įAQ: What’s the difference between the journal and the FREE study guide? In it, you’ll find everything you need to complete the study. This one is a Bible-study/journal combination that’s jam packed with information. In addition to the study guide, I’ve created a journal ( available now at Amazon) for the study, that’s unlike any other journal out there. You do not need anything else for this study other than a Bible and a pen! Looking for an easier commentary? Here’s the Concise Versionīlue Letter Bible – Dig into the Hebrew and GreekĬlick the image to view and download, or click here Matthew Henry’s Commentary on the Whole Bible These are my favourite online Bible study tools!īible Gateway – Every version you can imagine is online You can study alone or with a group of friends–well suited for either. You can find links to all of the blog posts for the Esther Bible study above.ĭuring the week, you’ll study at home, following the outline of the study guide. If you haven’t done so already, download a copy of the FREE Bible study guide–you’ll find the download further down this page. Stretch your mind and open your heart to His Word. Let God shape your character by learning new things. Its full text, otherwise known as Megillah, or the “Scroll of Esther,” is read aloud twice during the celebration, in the evening and again the following morning. This festival commemorates the salvation of the Jews from the evil plot of Haman who sought to destroy them. The Book of Esther is the basis for the Jewish celebration of Purim-a feast that is still celebrated today. “The king’s heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.” – Proverbs 21:1 We see how every aspect is perfectly timed, and how the King’s heart is in the hand of the Lord, as the scripture says: Throughout the book we see the providence of God as He orchestrates every detail of the story. Their story inspires believers to trust God’s wisdom and timing, and to stand strong in the face of persecution. While many Jews returned, many remained in the Persian Empire, two of which were Mordecai and his cousin Esther. During his reign, King Cyrus made a decree that allowed the Jews in exile to return to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple. The King at the center of this story is Xerxes (Ahasuerus), son of King Darius, and grandson of King Cyrus. We can glean inspiration from her strength, her wisdom, and her dignity as we face our fears and boldly stand before the throne of GodĮsther gives us something to celebrate as it chronicles the deliverance of the Jews. The events in the story of Esther reveal the plot of an evil man who desired to have God’s people destroyed and the courage of one woman who stepped out in faith to turn that plan around. The book of Esther is a beautiful story of one woman who courageously gave of herself for the will of God and His people. ![]()
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