OLD TESTAMENT 2022
Come Follow Me
with
By Divine Design
Scripture:
Esther 4:14
“For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but thou and thy father’s house shall be destroyed: and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?”
Song:
I Will Follow God’s Plan, Children’s Songbook page 164
Lesson:
The king of Persia was upset with his queen, and so the king decided to choose a new queen. Because of her beauty, Esther was brought to the king’s house and the king chose her to be the new queen. Esther was a Jew, and the niece of Mordecai, but she didn’t tell the king that she was Jewish.
The king’s assistant, Haman, commanded that all the people should bow to him when he was in their presence. Mordecai, knowing that he should only bow to God, refused. Haman was angry and decided to arrange a decree to kill all Jews.
Mordecai asked Esther to talk to the king in order to save her people, but it was against the law to approach the king uninvited. Mordecai realized that Esther may have been made queen as part of God’s plan to save the Jews. Esther asked her people to fast and pray for her. In faith and with great courage, Esther risked her life to talk to the king. She told the king that she was a Jew and she asked him not to allow her people to be killed. Esther was able to save her people.
Quote:
“Our lives are like a chessboard, and the Lord moves us from one place to another—if we are responsive to spiritual promptings. Looking back, we can see His hand in our lives… When we are righteous, willing, and able, when we are striving to be worthy and qualified, we progress to places we never imagined and become part of Heavenly Father’s “divine design.” Each of us has divinity within us. When we see God working through us and with us, may we be encouraged, even grateful for that guidance.” Elder Ronald A. Rasband
Q&A:
- Why did Mordecai refuse to bow to Haman?
- Why was Haman angry with the Jews?
- How did Esther prepare to talk to the king?
- How did the Lord save the Jews from destruction?
- How can we prepare ourselves to be part of God’s plan?
Activity idea:
Trust in God's Plan
Esther became a queen and a hero for His people. God has a plan for each of us! Make these crowns as a reminder of God's ultimate plan for each of us.
Treat idea:
Hamantaschen
This Jewish cookie recipe is traditionally made during the Feast of Purim, to celebrate the deliverance of the Jews because of Esther’s courage.
These lessons are perfect for: Family Home Evening at the beginning of the week, to recap the following Sunday or to enhance your family scripture study.
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