LESSON 14 5. Recognizing that government by sinful people will always be imperfect and often corrupt, how can you maintain a godly perspective and conviction while living under ungodly or even pagan leadership? Consider the following verses: Rom. 13:1; 1 Tim. 2:1–2; Acts 4:19–20, and Daniel 3:13–18.
DAY 4
Mordecai and Esther Learn of Haman’s Plan (Esther 4:1–11)
1. Read verses 1–3. How did Mordecai and the Jews respond to the king’s edict given through Haman?
2. In verses 4–5, evaluate Esther’s actions in response to Mordecai’s grief.
3. Summarize the information and instructions Mordecai gave to Esther in verses 6–9.
4. What was Esther’s concern regarding Mordecai’s instructions? (See vv. 10–11.)
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