June 14, 2026

Crisis – Esther 3-4 – Rev. Justin Young

Main Idea: Great hope requires great risk.

Esther 3-4

  • Horrible Haman (Esther 3)

  • Heroic Esther (Esther 4)

Announcements

  • Please note the following Children's Ministry summer breaks: CM will not meet during July; EM will not meet May 31 through August 2.

  • Team Time Tuesday plays sports at Forest Dale Elementary from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

  • Midwest Chinese Christians Association (MCCA) summer retreat is July 2-5. Online registration closes June 21.

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This Week's Bible Reading

  • June 15 - Psalm 93; Ecclesiastes 11
  • June 16 - Psalm 94; Ecclesiastes 12
  • June 17 - Psalm 95; Songs 1
  • June 18 - Psalm 96; Songs 2
  • June 19 - Psalm 97; Songs 3

(Complete plan here.)

Growth Group Guide

  1. Who is your favorite superhero? Why?
  2. Read Esther 3:5-11. What do you learn about Haman?
  3. Read Esther 3:15. What two contrasting pictures are described in v. 15b?
  4. Have you ever had a day or season that felt like Esther 3? How was it similar?
  5. Read Esther 4:6-17. What does Esther learn from Mordecai? What choice does Esther need to make? What do you learn about Esther?
  6. How do Haman and Esther use their power differently?
  7. How is Esther similar to Jesus? Dissimilar?
  8. For whom would you risk it all? Why?