For such a time as thisEsther 4:9-17Length: Standard

1 Eat

Read the passage slowly, read it again, then retell it in your own words. If you can't retell it, read it once more.

• Read
• Reread
• Retell

2 Digest

Answer from what the passage actually says — stay in the text.

1. What does this show me about God?

   • Mordecai says rescue will come one way or another. What does that tell you about God's plans?

2. What does it show me about people — and about me?

   • Esther says "if I die, I die." What does it look like to decide something is worth the risk?

3. What will I obey this week?

   • Who could you speak up for this week, even if it makes you unpopular?

4. Who will I tell?

   • Who has nobody speaking up for them where you are?

3 Grow

Growth is God's part, not yours. Do the cycle faithfully and trust Him to give the growth (1 Corinthians 3:6–7).