He reminds us in Isaiah 55:9 that His ways and thoughts are higher than our ways and thoughts. To top that off, Esther never dreamed of a situation where she would have to choose between her own life and standing up for the lives of her people, the Jews.īut none of this was a surprise to God. I have no doubt that Esther’s plans for her life didn’t include her parents’ early deaths, being taken to the live in the king’s palace, and being married to a prideful king. Proverbs 16:9 says, “The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.” A couple of chapters later in 19:21, Proverbs reiterates, “Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.” But in skipping this short book, I feel I missed out on learning some amazing biblical truths points that I desire our children to learn as we study this book together.ġ. Maybe because it isn’t considered one of the “greats” alongside Noah, Moses, and Jonah. Maybe because some of the plot is for a mature audience. With my several-times-a-week as a child church attendance, you would have thought this name would have rung a bell, but for some reason my Sunday School classes didn’t include Esther in the Old Testament rotation. I was surprised to learn that Hadassah was actually a Biblical name – Esther’s birth name, to be exact. *Video access will remain as long as this study is in print.The birth announcement that I received in the mail stated the precious girl’s name was “Hadassah.” Flipping through my mental rolodex of names to search for a match, I came up empty. If you need videos to show in a small group study, please purchase the Video Streaming - Group option if available. The Video Streaming - Individual option is only meant to be viewed by the person who purchased it. Session 9: The Tables Turned (53:00) -Beth shows how the Jewish race was preserved by an unlikely partnership through improbable circumstances, thus accomplishing God's promise to His people.Session 8: The Right to Be Ready (64:00) -Beth discusses how God brings about the reversal of destiny and turns the curse into a blessing.Session 7: Where Is the Man? (64:00)-Beth discusses the impact of all of the events on all four major characters.Session 6: What Goes Around (63:00)-Beth discusses the Reversal of Destiny (also called the Reversal of Fortune) and the unexpected turn of events that occurs at banquets.There is time to be silent, and a time to speak and it is God-timed. Session 5: A Table Set for Providence (64:00) -is all about timing. Session 4: If You Remain Silent (63:00) -Beth discusses the changes Esther goes through that move her from self-preservation to brave determination.Session 3: A Raging Passion for Honor (57:29) -Beth discusses God-appointed destinies and the dilemma of destiny from a human perspective.Session 2: A Contest for a Queen (57:00) -Beth introduces Haman and explains his hatred toward Mordecai and all Jews.Now you don't have to miss any of the sessions of this study of Esther, a book that contains treasures to aid us in our hurried, harried, and pressured lives. Session 1: A Royal Mess (61:00)? -Beth gives character sketches of Mordecai and Esther.Introduction (62:00) -In this session Beth introduces the study and looks at the historical background and the uniqueness of the Book of Esther. Just as it was tough being a woman in Esther's day, it's tough today. If you've ever felt inadequate, threatened, or pushed into situations that seemed overpowering, this is the Bible study for you. Join Beth in a very personal examination of the Old Testament story of Esther as she peels back the layers of history and shows how very contemporary and applicable the story is to our lives today. Esther: It's Tough Being a Woman – Video Streaming - Individual includes perpetual streaming access* to 10 teaching sessions by Beth Moore for individual viewing.
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