Esther Chapter 9

Esther Chapter 9

Why do you think the Jews prevailed against their enemies? 9:1-3

Why was Mordecai feared and respected? Why did they(the enemies of the Jews) fear to oppose Mordecai 9: 4

What did the Jews do to their enemies? 9:6-10

Why do you think the Jews did not take any of the spoil? 9: 15-16 (8:11 reveals that it was written that they were to take spoils)

The king asked Esther what else she wanted...what was the response of Esther? 9: 11-15

Why would Esther request that Haman's sons be hung since they were already dead?

Why would Esther request that in Shushan they be given another day to destroy the enemy of the Jews?

Why is important to celebrate and remember victories over our enemies?

Esther Chapter 8

Esther Chapter 8

What rewards did Esther and Mordecai receive from the king? 8:1-2

What did Esther further request of the king? 8:3-6
What does this reveal about the character of Esther?

What was the kings response? 8:7-8
What does the way the king responded to the earlier request by Haman and this request of Esther tell you about the character of the king?


What did Mordecai write in the king's name? 8:9-13

What are your thoughts on Mordecai's edict?

Esther Chap 7

Esther Chapter 7

What does the king offer Esther? 7:2

What does this reveal about how the king regards Esther?

How does Esther present her request to the king? 7:3

What does this reveal about her character?

What did Esther request? 7:4

What was the response of the king?

What role do you believe wine may have played in the reaction of the king? (consider also chapter one and his response to vashti)

What are your thoughts on why Esther invited Haman to the banquets?

How did Haman respond to Esther's accusations?7:7

Why do you think that Haman pleaded with Esther rather than the king?

Should Haman responded differently? explain.

What can we learn from Esther about confronting people and circumstances that mean you harm?

Esther 6

Esther Chapter 6

What do you think the king had insomnia that particular night? 6-1

What did the king do while unable to sleep? 6 2-6

What was the king's response to what was written in the book of chronicles? 6-3

Why did Haman assume that he was the one to be honored? 6:6-7

What are the things that Haman suggested to the king to honor such a man? 6:8-9

Based on Haman's suggestions what can you surmise about him? 6:7-9

What was Haman's reaction when he realized that it was Mordecai who was to be honored? 6:12-13

How did the king know that Mordecai was a Jew? 6:10

What was Mordecai's reaction to being honored?

How did Haman's friends respond when Haman told them what happened?6:13

Esther Chapter 5-Haman is given advice

Esther 5

How did Haman's family and friends encourage him?

What counsel did they give Haman?

Is God' s timing and authority over events evident in this chapter? Explain.

Esther 5 ...a table prepared in the presence of an enemy

Esther Chapter 5

Why did Esther not make her request immediately known to the king?

How do we approach our Lord of Lords and king of kings when our needs seem urgent?

How comfortable would you feel sitting at the same table as your enemy(who wants you and your people destroyed)?

Haman has many reason to feel blessed and happy-yet he is miserable. Why is he miserable?
Could he have chosen to be happy? What could he have done differently?

Have you ever let the enemy steal your joy? Does someone else have control over your joy?
How can we keep ourselves from falling into the trap of being miserable. How can we insure that others do not control our joy?