Week 8: Story of a Chosen One
Esther
Understanding the concept of a ‘chosen one’ in the Biblical narrative by reviewing the story of Esther
Scripture Reading: Esther 2-4 (Divided among groups)
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God writes Esther into His story as a chosen one. How does she get chosen? What other stories of ‘chosen ones’ do you know?
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What causes the conflict between Mordecai and Haman? How does Haman escalate the conflict? What other examples of conflict escalation do you know?
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How does Queen Esther stand in the gap between what is and what should be? What other stories do you know of people who stand in the gap? What does it require of people to stand in the gap on behalf of other people?
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Our purpose is the place where our gifts, abilities, and passions meet the world’s great need. Based on this equation, what do you know about your purpose?
Don’t be shy! Celebrate how God made you!