The Plans of Destruction; Esther 2:19-3:15

We are to not grow tired of doing good without worrying about honor, knowing that we will receive honor from the Father when we are in his presence.
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The King

Memory Verse: Galatians 6:9 Let us not get tired of doing good, for we will reap at the proper time if we don’t give up.
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Discussion Questions
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Exalting Jesus in Esther (Reflect and Discuss)
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1. Why is doing what is right for people who have done us wrong so difficult? How can the gospel fuel our obedience here?
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2. Why do we so easily seek earthly rewards and forget about kingdom rewards? How can we give more consideration to the eternal rather than the temporal?
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3. Why do you think we’re surprised when, after walking in obedience, we seem to be rewarded with struggle?
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4. In what ways do we treat God as if he owes us? How can the gospel free us from thinking we are owed something after doing what we should be doing all along?
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5. How can we minimize our personal desires to be honored and maximize our interest in God’s honor?
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6. How can we demonstrate compassion even to those who conspire against us?
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7. How can recalling God’s faithfulness in the past fuel our trust and faithfulness in the present?
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8. In what practical ways can we join Paul in saying, “My eager expectation and hope is that I will not be ashamed about anything, but that now as always, with all courage, Christ will be highly honored in my body, whether by life or by death” (Phil 1:20)?
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9. The Jews would have certainly been tempted to be fearful and anxious because of the decree. What, if anything, are we as Christians currently fearful or anxious about? How can we cast our cares on him?
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10. In what ways are you demonstrating that you are pro-life?