Esther 3-4 – 9th July 2006
•	Why does trouble come on the Jews?
•	Is Haman’s reaction to Mordecai a recognisable one in the modern world?
•	Is Mordecai’s stand, wise or foolish?  How can we discern when to stand up and be counted and when to “live at peace with all men”?
•	Why does Esther send out clothes for Mordecai?  In what ways might we be tempted to react like Esther?  Consider work, home, church life, life in the wider world.
•	Why does Esther feel powerless to help?  In what situations might we feel the same?
•	What are the key truths that Mordecai impresses on Esther in 4:12-14?  Apply these to your situation.  In particular what might God be calling you to do in your situation?  What might God be calling us as a church to do “at such a time as this?”

Esther 3-4 – 9th July 2006
•	Why does trouble come on the Jews?
•	Is Haman’s reaction to Mordecai a recognisable one in the modern world?
•	Is Mordecai’s stand, wise or foolish?  How can we discern when to stand up and be counted and when to “live at peace with all men”?
•	Why does Esther send out clothes for Mordecai?  In what ways might we be tempted to react like Esther?  Consider work, home, church life, life in the wider world.
•	Why does Esther feel powerless to help?  In what situations might we feel the same?
•	What are the key truths that Mordecai impresses on Esther in 4:12-14?  Apply these to your situation.  In particular what might God be calling you to do in your situation?  What might God be calling us as a church to do “at such a time as this?”

Esther 3-4 – 9th July 2006
•	Why does trouble come on the Jews?
•	Is Haman’s reaction to Mordecai a recognisable one in the modern world?
•	Is Mordecai’s stand, wise or foolish?  How can we discern when to stand up and be counted and when to “live at peace with all men”?
•	Why does Esther send out clothes for Mordecai?  In what ways might we be tempted to react like Esther?  Consider work, home, church life, life in the wider world.
•	Why does Esther feel powerless to help?  In what situations might we feel the same?
•	What are the key truths that Mordecai impresses on Esther in 4:12-14?  Apply these to your situation.  In particular what might God be calling you to do in your situation?  What might God be calling us as a church to do “at such a time as this?”