“Here is a study intent on making disciples who know and worship their God.”
—Jen Wilkin, Bible teacher; author, Women of the Word; None Like Him; and In His Image
The book of Esther reads much like a fairy tale: a young Jewish queen, her wise older cousin, an evil royal servant, and a self-centered king. But Esther is no fairy tale. From the beginning of the book to the end, God is the main character of the story—even though he’s never mentioned.
Join Lydia Brownback as she digs deeper into the book of Esther and learn how God is faithful to keep his promises and deliver his people. This story ultimately points to the gospel, revealing the need for a better deliverer, a better king, and a better kingdom than any found in this world.
The Flourish Bible Study series equips women to study the overarching storyline of the Bible book by book. Designed for individual or group use, each 10-week workbook features conversational teaching that aims to make in-depth Bible study accessible to women in all seasons of life, along with practical application questions and additional recommended resources.
128 pages
“The brilliant and beautiful mix of sound teaching, helpful charts, lists, sidebars, and appealing graphics—as well as insightful questions that get the reader into the text of Scripture—make this a study women will want to invest time in and will look back on as time well spent.”
-- Nancy Guthrie, Bible teacher; author, Even Better than Eden: Nine Ways the Bible’s Story Changes Everything about Your Story
The Place of Esther in Biblical History
Introduction: Getting into Esther
Reading Plan
Week 1. A King’s Feast (Esther 1:1–22)
Week 2. An Unlikely Queen (Esther 2:1–23)
Week 3. An Evil Man and an Evil Plan (Esther 3:1–15)
Week 4. Such a Time as This (Esther 4:1–17)
Week 5. Rise and Fall (Esther 5:1–14)
Week 6. Haman’s Very Bad Day (Esther 6:1–14)
Week 7. Exposure! (Esther 7:1–10)
Week 8. A Great Reversal (Esther 8:1–17)
Week 9. Deliverance (Esther 9:1–19)
Week 10. A Feast for All Time (Esther 9:20–10:3)
Helpful Resources on Esther
Notes
Esther: The Hidden Hand of God is in the following collections:
