The in-depth study examines the life of Esther who “was taken” into the palace of the king of Persia and later chosen as the Queen of the vast Persian Empire. The lessons include the historical background of Israel leading to the reign of the Persian Empire, as well as a careful look at the God of Israel.

While the book of Esther is a historical record of Israel’s captivity during the Persian reign, the message of the book also has relevance for followers of Christ who live in the 21st century.

This study carefully observes the text of Scripture, interprets the original intent of the book, and challenges the student to claim the eternal principles that can be applied for all those who follow Jesus Christ.

Suggested Study Format: The study provides a number of options for completing the lessons. The student could complete the observation questions followed by application questions, or complete the remainder of the lesson for an in-depth study. Students could also study only some of the portions of the in-depth lesson beyond the observation questions. When a group is meeting weekly to discuss the lessons, each student will benefit from the review discussion suggested by possibilities in the accompanying leader’s guide.