Character Under Pressure Esther 2

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Last week recap Journal Question If someone were to introduce me into a story, how would they introduce my character? What do my actions say about who I am to those around me? I'm not perfect, so what are negative character traits I can begin working on and how?​ Challenge Ask someone who knows you well to list three positive and three negative traits about you. Be humble and accept their feedback as constructive criticism on how to change and build your character to be more like Christ

After reading Esther 2, what is one word to describe what you read? Can someone give me an overview of what was discussed last week?

Esther 2:1-4 What do you think harem means? What is a eunuch? Who is it?

Esther 2:5-7 In these verses, who is introduced? What is Esther’s background? In these verses, who is finally introduced? ESTHER What is Esther’s background?

Esther 2:8-11 Why has Esther been given the task to hide and not expose her identity? Do you have moments when you conceal your identity in Christ to people you surround yourself with? If so, why is that? Mordecai Why has Esther been given the task to hide and not expose her identity? She is really a Jew in Persian rule Afraid of judgement, afraid in general C: Purpose - not to hide but to reveal at the right moment Do you have moments when you conceal your identity in Christ to people you surround yourself with? If so, why is that? Not because you have to, unintentionally or intentionally

Esther 2:12-14 How do you approach God standing in your faith? The women could only come see the king after treatment…. How do you approach God standing in your faith? Because in these verses they have to go through a system or methods to present themselves to the King If this going through beauty treatments, is what is needed to be with the king, how about with God?

Esther 2:15-23 Why do you think it is mentioned multiple times that Esther was favored by others?

Journal question/challenge JQ What are you feeding into your identity? Challenge What you answer as journal question, pray how you can use that to strengthen your faith in God through that? JQ: effort, time, priorities

Next week – don’t forget Read Chapter 3 for next week Be on time 11:00 am Snacks next week

Accountability time Becca Rebeca Angel Destine Mimi Felissa Natalia Leighann and Selah Daniela and Julie Brianna and Denise Cindy Bebe and Dani Meaghan Nataly

What did you think of the lesson? What has God been teaching you? How can we be praying for you?