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Chosen by the King

Esther Becomes Queen

Day 138of 180
Week 28of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand how God can use ordinary people for extraordinary purposes

2

Retell the basic story of Esther becoming queen

3

Develop appreciation for God's special plan for each person

📖 Scripture Connection

Esther 2:17

“The king loved Esther more than all the other women, and she obtained favor and kindness from him more than all the virgins, so that he set the royal crown on her head and made her queen instead of Vashti.”

— Esther 2:17 (WEB)

Shows God's divine purpose and protection for Esther

📦 Materials Needed

  • Construction paper
  • Scissors
  • Glue stick
  • Markers or crayons
  • Glitter (optional)
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: Grade 2 Bible
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

BibleMouse adventure begins! Recap yesterday's lesson about Esther being an orphan raised by Mordecai

💭 Review Question: Who took care of Esther when her parents died?
2Teaching (8 min)

Today we'll learn how God chose Esther to become queen of Persia

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • The king was looking for a new queen
  • Many young women came to the palace
  • Esther was special and kind
  • God had a special plan for Esther
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How do you think Esther felt going to the palace?
  • What made Esther different from other women?
3Activity: Royal Crown Craft (10 min)
craft

Create a personal crown to remember God's special plan

📝 Instructions:
  1. Take construction paper
  2. Cut out a crown shape
  3. Decorate with markers and glitter
  4. Write 'God has a plan for me' on the crown
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Pre-cut crown shapes for younger children

Challenge: Add Bible verse to crown decoration

4Closing (3 min)

Review Esther's story and God's amazing plan

📝 Review Questions:
  • Who became queen?
  • How did God protect Esther?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank God for having a special plan for each of us

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about Mordecai's secret instructions to Esther

💎 Memory Verse

Esther 4:14

“And who knows but that you have come to royal position for such a time as this?”

— Esther 4:14 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Royal Position Freeze Dance - Children dance when music plays, freeze in a 'royal pose' when music stops, and repeat the memory verse

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Esther's story shows God's providence even when He isn't directly mentioned

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use BibleMouse Resource Guide for additional context
  • Encourage children to see themselves as part of God's plan
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might find it hard to understand complex royal history

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to connect God's protection to Esther's story

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Watch BibleMouse animated Esther story
  • Color Esther coloring page from BibleMouse Printables Library

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