Esther: God Delivers His People
Classes
Class 1: A Rebellious Queen
The class explores the book of Esther, focusing on Esther's role as a queen who risks her life to save her people. It emphasizes the importance of faith, obedience, and discipleship in overcoming trials and maintaining spiritual integrity.
Class 2: Esther called
The class discusses the divine principle of a wife's submission to her husband based on faith, not the husband's worthiness or behavior. It also explores the husband's responsibility to sanctify and cherish his wife, emphasizing the need for both spouses to follow God's commands regardless of external pressures or societal norms.
Class 3: Haman's death sentence
The class discusses Esther Chapter 3, focusing on Mordecai's unwavering faith and obedience despite the threat posed by Haman. It highlights Mordecai's role as a spiritual leader and the importance of standing firm against sin and compromise.
Class 4: Facing Annihilation by Faith
The class explores the faithful response of Mordecai and the Jewish community to Haman's decree of annihilation, emphasizing mourning, fasting, and prayer. It highlights the importance of accepting divine trials by faith and seeking God's intervention.
Class 5: A Remarkable 24 Hours
The class explores Esther's faith and the role of Mordecai as a spiritual counselor, emphasizing the importance of faith in God over human counselors. It also discusses Esther's decision to risk her life for her people and the broader themes of covenant faithfulness and discipleship.
Class 6: Haman's Plot Overthrown and Mordecai exalted
The class covers the events in Esther where Haman's plot to destroy the Jews is overturned, and Mordecai is exalted. It emphasizes the contrast between Haman's arrogance and Mordecai's humility, teaching about the consequences of sin and the importance of standing together against evil.