Women in the Bible
Esther
Esther chapters 1-10: Facts to Know
The book of Esther is one of only (
) in the Bible named for women (the other is Ruth).
It’s also one of two books of the entire Bible that doesn’t (
) mention God’s name (the other is Song of Songs).
It’s set during a time when the Jews (
) much racial hatred.
There are 4 Main Characters through the story:
King (
) reigned in power at his palace in Susa, Persia.
(
) was Jewish and taken from her home to live in the palace.
(
) was a Jew and Esther’s older cousin.
(
) was a descendant of King Agag, an enemy of the Jews.
7 very Powerful Truths from the Story of Esther:
God is the only One who has the power to (
) trials into blessings. (Esther 4:14)
God’s blessings are (
) than our troubles.
Our prayers (
). Our voice matters. Our actions matter. And God is our Deliverer. (Esther 4:14)
God will give us the (
) to do all that He asks us to do. (Esther 4:15-16)
God is able to bring (
) favor and blessing on our lives, even in hard places. (Esther 5:1-3.)
God will (
) be faithful to lead us and to fight on our behalf. (Esther 9:2)
His (
) and mercies are new every morning.
Pride is a (
). Humility is (
). (Esther 10:3)
“(
) of me, (
) of Him.”
God is Sovereign (
) all, and He lovingly (
) for His people.
God is at (
) all the time even if we do not see it.
