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Esther 5 · Grade 4

Favor and Pride

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On the third day of the fast, Esther put on her royal clothing. She stood in the inner court across from the king's house. When the king saw her, she obtained favor in his sight. He held out the golden scepter. Esther came near and touched the top of it.

The king offered her up to half of the kingdom. Esther asked only that the king and Haman come to a banquet. There the king asked again what she wanted. She asked them to come to a second banquet the next day. Then she would answer. Esther did not rush. She waited for the right time.

Haman left joyful and glad of heart. But Mordecai did not stand up or move for him at the gate. Haman controlled himself and went home. He boasted of his riches, his children, and his honor. He said all of it was worth nothing while he saw Mordecai at the gate. His wife and friends gave him a cruel plan, and he liked it. Pride made Haman unhappy even with everything he had.

Show What You Know

  1. When did Esther go to the king?

  2. What did the king offer Esther?

  3. What did Esther ask for at first?

  4. What did Haman boast about?

  5. What made Haman feel his riches were worth nothing?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

favorbanquetscepterhalfEsther
  1. On the third day of the fast, put on her royal clothing.
  2. When the king saw her, she obtained in his sight.
  3. He held out the golden .
  4. The king offered her up to of the kingdom.
  5. Esther asked only that the king and Haman come to a .

Think About It

  1. Esther waited patiently for the right time. How can patience help when you face something hard?

  2. Haman had much but was never satisfied. How does a grateful heart protect us from pride?

Memory Verse

Then the king asked her, “What would you like, queen Esther? What is your request? It shall be given you even to the half of the kingdom.”

Esther 5:3 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for being with me. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How can we see God's care in the king's favor?
  • How can you choose friends who give good advice?

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