Discussion #11 ~ Esther 4

Responding to Evil
1. How do Germans respond to social "evil"? How do you respond to evil?

2. How does Mordecai respond to evil? Why does he refuse Esther's clothes in 4:4?

3. With her people and her family in crisis, what might it have felt like to use a 3rd party to do your communicating?

4. Was it wrong for Esther to reply to Mordecai as she did in v.11? Why or why not?

5. Esther counted to cose of her actions, which is wise. Knowing what she would sacrifice, she valued the lives of her people more than her own life. Can you relate to "counting the cost" in an important decision?

Putting Faith into Action
6. Describe Esther's first step of preparation in going before the King (4:15-17).

7. What is your normal process in making big life decisions?