Embrace the Race: Persevering Through Challenging TimesSample

Discuss and Connect

Today, we encourage you to connect with a small group or a friend to discuss what God has been speaking to you this week. 

Discussion Questions:

1. How has God been speaking to you through this week's Bible readings? What are some things that stuck out to you? What are some things you have learned?

2. Read Esther 3:1-11.

Have you ever witnessed anti-semitism or ethnic hatred of any kind? What can we do as Christians to stand up for any nationality or race targeted by others? Are there any current conflicts between ethnic groups we need to be praying for around the world?

3. Mordecai encouraged Queen Esther to risk her life to save her people. Can you share a time when you took a risk to do what was right?

 4. Esther was encouraged by the support of the Israelite community fasting on her behalf. What are some ways you can encourage other believers facing challenging times? 

5. Read Esther 4:9-14

How does the story of Esther, Mordecai, and Haman help us understand the injustices we see in our world today? How can we affect positive change where God has placed us? 

6. Read Esther 9:20 -23

According to this passage, Mordecai led the people in celebration. When was the last time you reflected on or celebrated a victory God performed in your life? Share a story about when God was faithful to you.