Esther

Continue the conversation throughout the week with your kids by asking them questions pertaining to the lesson from Sunday at Redemption Kids.

The questions asked below were asked on Sunday during our time at Redemption Kids. Take some time to read the passage together, discuss the questions, watch a BRAND NEW video of the lesson, memorize the Bible verse, and remember the big idea of this week!

Ask the Questions

Minis/Littles Discussion Questions

Whom did the king chose to be his queen? (Esther)
What bad news did Esther’s cousin Mordecai hear? (Haman had an evil plan to destroy the Jews.)
Why was Esther afraid to go to the king? (The king had a rule that no one could go to the king unless he asked the person to come.)
What new law did the king make? (He made a law to keep the Jews safe from their enemies.)
Who is in control of everything? God is in control of everything.

Bigs/Elementary Discussion Questions

What secret did Esther keep from the king? (She was a Jew, Esth. 2:10)
Why was Mordecai upset? (He learned that Haman planned to kill all the Jews, Esth. 4:1-3)
What could have happened to Esther as a result of her going before the king uninvited? (She could have been put to death, Esth. 4:11)
Why do you think Esther was willing to die to save her people? Help the kids see that Esther understood that she had been made queen for this reason. She understood that God was working through her life and spent days fasting and praying about the issue. God gave her courage to stand up for her people.
Esther spoke up for her people. Who speaks up for us today? Explain that when we trust in Jesus, He speaks to God the Father on our behalf. When we are joined to Jesus, He gives us His perfect righteousness and obedience. (Heb. 7:25)
How can you speak up for a friend in need? Guide kids to think about situations where they may see people being mistreated, such as bullying at school. Remind them that God has commanded us to treat everyone with love and to protect those in need. Brainstorm things they could say to help others.

Watch the Videos

Minis/Littles: Esther Saved Her People

Bigs/Elementary:Esther Saved Her People Questions from Kids

Remember the 3 B’s

Big Picture Question: Who is in control of everything? God is in control of everything in heaven and on earth.

Big Idea: God made Esther a queen to protect His people.

Bible Verse to Memorize - And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. 1 Peter 5:10