“Thou Art Come … for Such a Time as This”

Esther

Church Educational System

Old Testament Instructor’s Guide, Religion 301–2 (1994) (1982)

An outline of the story of Esther, with suggestions for presentation points: The sovereignty of God is evident throughout the book of Esther. Esther initiated a community fast before she confronted the king about Haman’s decree, indicating the importance of fasting as a spiritual strength.

Esther: Queen of Persia and Advocate for Her People

Church Educational System

Old Testament Student Manual: 1 Kings–Malachi, (1981) (2003)

Details about the book of Esther. Ahasuerus is a Hebrew transliteration of the Persian Khsyayarsha, better known as Xerxes. Scholars propose that the purpose that the decree of annihilation was broadcast months before the set date was that Haman intended that the Jews should be forced to leave their property and escape. The fasting and faithfulness of Esther and her people was productive.

"For Such a Time as This"

Mary Ellen Smoot

General Conference (Oct. 1997)

Esther approached the king after preparing herself spiritually. Likewise, we must possess the spiritual strength to overcome our challenges, laying our faults on the altar and giving our lives to the Lord.

Esther

Church Educational System

Old Testament Instructor’s Guide, Religion 301–2 (1994) (1982)

An outline of the story of Esther, with suggestions for presentation points: The sovereignty of God is evident throughout the book of Esther. Esther initiated a community fast before she confronted the king about Haman’s decree, indicating the importance of fasting as a spiritual strength.

Esther: Queen of Persia and Advocate for Her People

Church Educational System

Old Testament Student Manual: 1 Kings–Malachi, (1981) (2003)

Details about the book of Esther. Ahasuerus is a Hebrew transliteration of the Persian Khsyayarsha, better known as Xerxes. Scholars propose that the purpose that the decree of annihilation was broadcast months before the set date was that Haman intended that the Jews should be forced to leave their property and escape. The fasting and faithfulness of Esther and her people was productive.

Esther

Church Educational System

Old Testament Instructor’s Guide, Religion 301–2 (1994) (1982)

An outline of the story of Esther, with suggestions for presentation points: The sovereignty of God is evident throughout the book of Esther. Esther initiated a community fast before she confronted the king about Haman’s decree, indicating the importance of fasting as a spiritual strength.

Esther: Queen of Persia and Advocate for Her People

Church Educational System

Old Testament Student Manual: 1 Kings–Malachi, (1981) (2003)

Details about the book of Esther. Ahasuerus is a Hebrew transliteration of the Persian Khsyayarsha, better known as Xerxes. Scholars propose that the purpose that the decree of annihilation was broadcast months before the set date was that Haman intended that the Jews should be forced to leave their property and escape. The fasting and faithfulness of Esther and her people was productive.

"For Such a Time as This"

Mary Ellen Smoot

General Conference (Oct. 1997)

Esther approached the king after preparing herself spiritually. Likewise, we must possess the spiritual strength to overcome our challenges, laying our faults on the altar and giving our lives to the Lord.

Esther

Church Educational System

Old Testament Instructor’s Guide, Religion 301–2 (1994) (1982)

An outline of the story of Esther, with suggestions for presentation points: The sovereignty of God is evident throughout the book of Esther. Esther initiated a community fast before she confronted the king about Haman’s decree, indicating the importance of fasting as a spiritual strength.

Esther: An Instrument in the Hands of the Lord

Ciro Schmeil

Liahona 46, no. 7 (Jul. 2022)

If we follow the Spirit and have a willing heart, the Lord will guide us to do what He needs us to do. Esther was willing to be an instrument in the hands of the Lord.

For Such a Time as This

Barbara B. Smith

BYU Speeches (Feb. 1982)

“Esther’s actions are one of the greatest demonstrations of courage found in the Old Testament. Confronting the king at the risk of her life did not make Esther courageous; rather, it revealed the courage that was within her: the courage, the compassion, the devotion to her people. We have no reason to believe that Esther had prepared specifically for the role she had to play, and yet all her life was preparation, as mine is and as yours is.”

May You Have Courage

Thomas S. Monson

General Conference (Apr. 2009)

The account of Esther tells of a brave young woman whose experience has stood through the ages as an example of the courage to stand for truth and righteousness. When Haman sent out the proclamation to destroy the Jews, Esther was at first reluctant, but with Mordecai’s help and with the fasting by many Jews, she became physically, emotionally, and spiritually prepared to face the king.

Esther

Church Educational System

Old Testament Instructor’s Guide, Religion 301–2 (1994) (1982)

An outline of the story of Esther, with suggestions for presentation points: The sovereignty of God is evident throughout the book of Esther. Esther initiated a community fast before she confronted the king about Haman’s decree, indicating the importance of fasting as a spiritual strength.

Esther

Church Educational System

Old Testament Instructor’s Guide, Religion 301–2 (1994) (1982)

An outline of the story of Esther, with suggestions for presentation points: The sovereignty of God is evident throughout the book of Esther. Esther initiated a community fast before she confronted the king about Haman’s decree, indicating the importance of fasting as a spiritual strength.

Esther

Church Educational System

Old Testament Instructor’s Guide, Religion 301–2 (1994) (1982)

An outline of the story of Esther, with suggestions for presentation points: The sovereignty of God is evident throughout the book of Esther. Esther initiated a community fast before she confronted the king about Haman’s decree, indicating the importance of fasting as a spiritual strength.

Esther

Church Educational System

Old Testament Instructor’s Guide, Religion 301–2 (1994) (1982)

An outline of the story of Esther, with suggestions for presentation points: The sovereignty of God is evident throughout the book of Esther. Esther initiated a community fast before she confronted the king about Haman’s decree, indicating the importance of fasting as a spiritual strength.

Esther: An Instrument in the Hands of the Lord

Ciro Schmeil

Liahona 46, no. 7 (Jul. 2022)

If we follow the Spirit and have a willing heart, the Lord will guide us to do what He needs us to do. Esther was willing to be an instrument in the hands of the Lord.

Esther

Church Educational System

Old Testament Instructor’s Guide, Religion 301–2 (1994) (1982)

An outline of the story of Esther, with suggestions for presentation points: The sovereignty of God is evident throughout the book of Esther. Esther initiated a community fast before she confronted the king about Haman’s decree, indicating the importance of fasting as a spiritual strength.

Esther

Church Educational System

Old Testament Instructor’s Guide, Religion 301–2 (1994) (1982)

An outline of the story of Esther, with suggestions for presentation points: The sovereignty of God is evident throughout the book of Esther. Esther initiated a community fast before she confronted the king about Haman’s decree, indicating the importance of fasting as a spiritual strength.

Esther

Church Educational System

Old Testament Instructor’s Guide, Religion 301–2 (1994) (1982)

An outline of the story of Esther, with suggestions for presentation points: The sovereignty of God is evident throughout the book of Esther. Esther initiated a community fast before she confronted the king about Haman’s decree, indicating the importance of fasting as a spiritual strength.