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The Jews Are Saved!

For Such a Time as This

Day 145of 180
Week 29of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand how God used Esther's courage to save her people

2

Recognize that God can use ordinary people for extraordinary purposes

3

Develop confidence in God's protection

📖 Scripture Connection

Esther 8:5-6

“'If it pleases the king, and if I have found favor in his sight, and the thing seems right before the king, and I am pleasing in his eyes, let it be written to reverse the letters devised by Haman the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, which he wrote to destroy the Jews who are in all the king's provinces.'”

— Esther 8:5-6 (WEB)

Shows Esther's brave intercession for her people

📦 Materials Needed

  • White construction paper
  • Colored markers
  • Scissors
  • Glue stick
  • BibleMouse Printables Library hero badge template
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

In today's BibleMouse lesson, we'll discover how God used one brave woman to save an entire people!

💭 Review Question: What brave thing did Esther do yesterday?
2Teaching (8 min)

Esther courageously approached the king to save her people from Haman's evil plot

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Esther risked her life to help others
  • God protected Esther and the Jewish people
  • The king listened to Esther and helped her
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How do you think Esther felt when she went to the king?
  • What shows God was watching over Esther?
3Activity: Courage Badge Craft (10 min)
craft

Create a special 'Brave Heart' badge to remember Esther's courage

📝 Instructions:
  1. Trace the BibleMouse hero badge template
  2. Color the badge with bright colors
  3. Write 'Be Brave' or 'God Helps Me' on the badge
  4. Cut out the badge and attach a safety pin
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Pre-cut templates for younger children

Challenge: Design your own badge with a Bible verse

4Closing (3 min)

Review the story of how God used Esther to save her people

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did Esther do that was brave?
  • How did God protect the Jewish people?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, help us be brave like Esther and trust You in difficult times

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about Jesus, the ultimate Savior!

💎 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 Relay: Children take turns wearing a 'crown' and saying the verse, acting out being brave like Esther

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Esther's story shows God's providence and protection

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use dramatic storytelling to engage children
  • Encourage children to share times they've felt scared
  • Connect Esther's bravery to trusting God
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children may find it hard to understand complex historical context

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to relate Esther's courage to their own life

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Act out the story of Esther with simple costumes
  • Create a timeline of Esther's brave moments
  • Discuss other Bible heroes who showed courage

Ready for Tomorrow?

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