Esther 2 - The Queen is Chosen

Main Idea:  God sovereignly works behind the scenes to position His people for His saving purposes, even in a world that seems ruled by chance.

God’s Providence in human decisions (1-11)
God’s Power in human deification (12-18)
God’s Preparation in human deception (19-23)

Discussion Questions:
1. How can we cultivate relationships where “faithful are the wounds of a friend” (Prov. 27:6) rather than only surrounding ourselves with affirming voices?
2. How do you see believers today facing similar tension between two worlds—faithful to God while navigating secular culture?
3. Why is it comforting—or perhaps uncomfortable—to realize that God can use sinful people and unjust systems to accomplish His purposes?
4. How can the truth that “God’s grace is greater than our sin” change the way we respond to personal failure or the failures of others in the church?