Lesson 7 · November 18, 1905
Esther's First Banquet
Questions.
- 1.Give Esther's reply to Mordecai. .
- 2.How long was the fast? Who united with her in it? .
- 3.Give other instances where fasting and prayer have brought deliverance from heaven. ; .
- 4.What was the first evidence seen that God was answering their prayers? .
- 5.Give the second evidence of answered prayer. .
- 6.What promise is given those who seek God? .
- 7.How was Esther's discretion shown? .
- 8.How urgent was the king's instruction to Haman? .
- 9.What request did the king make Esther? .
- 10.Give Esther's reply. . Note 1.
- 11.How did the second invitation to the queen's banquet affect Haman? .
- 12.How many points did Haman mention in narrating his greatness? .
- 13.What did he consider the greatest of them all? . Note 2.
- 14.What overshadowed all these blessings? .
- 15.Give the advice of Zeresh and his friends. (first clause).
- 16.What did Haman do? (last clause).
Notes
1. The Jews had been praying for Esther, and in answer to their prayers, Esther was led to defer her request until the Lord had prepared the way for her request to be granted.
2. An invitation to Esther's banquet meant much. In Oriental countries it is very unusual for ladies to dine with any man, except those of their own family. Haman had reason to be proud of receiving an invitation to the queen's banquet.
Bible texts in this lesson
Esther 4:15 · Esther 4:16 · Esther 4:17 · Jonah 3:5-10 · Ezra 8:21-23 · Esther 5:1 · Esther 5:2 · Esther 5:3 · Proverbs 2:10 · Proverbs 2:11 · Esther 5:4 · Esther 5:5 · Esther 5:6 · Esther 5:7 · Esther 5:8 · Esther 5:9 · Esther 5:10-12 · Esther 5:12 · Esther 5:13 · Esther 5:14
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