“Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. What does God say about why we should do good deeds? Read the passage below.What are some reasons that people do good things?.Do you think we will always be rewarded on earth? Why or why not? What did Mordecai do instead of feeling sorry for himself? (He continued to do the job he had been appointed, he kept God at the center of his life, he looked out for his people, etc.).Has there ever been a time when you have done something good and no one noticed?.How do you think he felt when Haman, a wicked man, was honored instead?Īpplication questions about the book of Esther.How do you think Mordecai felt about his good deed not being noticed by the king?.Why do you think Mordecai didn’t get any recognition?.Why wouldn’t Mordecai bow down to Haman?.Why do you think Mordecai checked up on Esther every day? (see chapter 2 verse 11).What eventually happened to Haman? (He was hanged in the gallows built for Mordecai.)Įxploring questions on the book of Esther.What did Esther do about it? (She had some parties for the king and then revealed her nationality and the plight of her people.).What did Haman decide to do to the Jews? (Have them all killed on one appointed day.).Why did Haman get so mad at Mordecai? (He wouldn’t bow down to him.).Who was Haman? (A noble, honored by the king.What good deed did Mordecai do? (Told the king of a plot to kill him.).What did Mordecai tell Esther when she was taken into the king’s harem? (Don’t tell anyone you are a Jew.).How were Esther and Mordecai related? (They were cousins.).Content questions about the book of Esther At the end of this article, there are some links to resources to use along with this study if you have younger children. You can use the lesson below as a family devotion.Īs a family, read the book of Esther then explore the questions below. The lesson below will explore some of the themes of Esther and help you and your family dig deeper into this issue of recognition. How can we, as parents, combat this external focus and help our children develop an identity that goes deeper than what others may think of them? How can we teach them to do good for the right reasons? This is a relevant theme for our kids today as most young people are living their lives with an invisible audience – constantly seeking feedback, approval and recognition for what they have done, no matter how big or small. One of the subplots has to do with recognition – or lack thereof. It is filled with intrigue, murder, deception and power. Esther is a wonderful book of the Bible that reads like a modern day television drama.
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