May 5, 2013

OT 77 Esther


Reference: Esther 1-8

Big Idea and Motions: God is always with us.

  • God - point up
  • Always - gesture your arms in a wide circle
  • With us - hug yourself


Verse and Motions: Matthew 28:20b - And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age. (ESV)

  • Behold - cup your hands around your mouth and say “Behold!” dramatically
  • I am - point 
  • With you - hug yourself
  • Always - draw repeated circles in the air with your finger
  • End of the age - pound the bottom of your fist on your palm as you say each of these four words


Questions to Ask Throughout the Week

  • Who was the king of Persia? (King Xerxes.)
  • What “J” word describes the Israelites in today’s story? (Jews.)
  • What Jew did King Xerxes make queen of Persia? (Esther.)
  • Who was Esther’s adoptive father? (Mordecai.)
  • How did Mordecai save King Xerxes? (He heard about two guards who wanted to kill the king.)
  • Why was Haman mad at Mordecai? (Mordecai didn’t bow before him.)
  • What did Haman decide to do? (Destroy all the Jews.)
  • Before Esther went to ask the king to save the Jews, what did she have the people do? (Not eat, pray.)
  • Did King Xerxes listen to Esther’s request to not destroy her people? (Yes.)
  • What is today’s big idea? (God is always with us.)
  • What is today’s Bible verse? (Matthew 28:20b - And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.)


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