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Esther 4 · Grade 3

A Brave Choice

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Read the Story

When Mordecai learned of Haman's plan, he tore his clothes. He put on sackcloth and ashes. He went out into the city and cried loudly. In every land the Jews mourned. They fasted and wept.

Esther sent a servant to find out what was wrong. Mordecai sent her a copy of the letter. He asked her to go to the king and beg for her people. Esther sent back word. Anyone who went to the king without being called could die. Only if the king held out his gold scepter would that person live.

Mordecai said Esther would not be safe just because she lived in the palace. He asked who knows if she had come to the kingdom for such a time as this. Esther told the Jews in Susa to fast for her for three days. She and her maids would fast too. Then she would go to the king. Mordecai did all that Esther said.

Memory Verse

“So Mordecai went his way, and did according to all that Esther had commanded him.”

Esther 4:17 (WEB)

Answer the Questions

  1. What did Mordecai put on?

  2. What did Mordecai send Esther?

  3. What did the king have to hold out?

  4. How long did the Jews fast for Esther?

  5. What did Mordecai do at the end?

Esther Is Brave

Write what happened in each box.

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for making me brave. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • What can you do when you feel afraid to do the right thing?
  • How did Esther show courage?

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