June 21, 2026

Desperate – Esther 5-7 – Rev. Justin Young

Main Idea: Desperation is virtuous.

Esther 5-7

  • Esther risks. (5:1-2)
  • Esther hosts. (5:3-8)
  • Haman rages. (5:9-14)
  • King orders. (6:1-14)
  • Esther hosts. (7:1-10)

Haman vs. Esther

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This Week's Bible Reading

  • June 22 - Psalm 98; Songs 4
  • June 23 - Psalm 99; Songs 5
  • June 24 - Psalm 100; Songs 6
  • June 25 - Psalm 101; Songs 7
  • June 26 - Psalm 102; Songs 8

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Growth Group Guide

  1. Read Esther 5:1-2. How was Esther courageous?
  2. Read Esther 5:9-14. Why was Haman happy and then filled with rage? What does he do to console himself? What advice is he given?
  3. Read Esther 6:1-5. What "coincidences" happen in this section?
  4. Read Esther 6:6-10 and Esther 7:3-4. How are the approaches of Haman and Esther different?
  5. Consider all we have seen in Haman and Esther thus far. How is Haman confident, yet insecure? How is Esther desperate, yet brave?
  6. How can we cultivate desperation so that we are brave in Christ?