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Esther 6 · Grade 4

An Old Record Remembered

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On that night the king could not sleep. He commanded that the book of records of the chronicles be read. It was found written that Mordecai had exposed a plot against the king. The king asked what honor had been given to Mordecai. His servants answered that nothing had been done.

At that very moment, Haman entered the outer court. He had come to ask the king to hang Mordecai. The king asked Haman what should be done to the man whom the king delights to honor. Haman thought in his heart that the king meant him. So he described royal clothing, the king's own horse, and a royal crown. A noble prince would lead the man through the city and proclaim his honor.

The king commanded Haman to do all of it for Mordecai the Jew. Haman had to clothe Mordecai and lead him through the city. Then Haman hurried home mourning, with his head covered. His wise men and Zeresh warned that he would not prevail against Mordecai. A sleepless night, an old record, and an early visit all came together. Christians see in this God's perfect timing.

Show What You Know

  1. What was found written in the chronicles?

  2. Why had Haman come to the court?

  3. What did Haman describe for the honored man?

  4. How did Haman go home?

  5. What did Zeresh and the wise men warn?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

HamanbookMordecaihonornight
  1. On that the king could not sleep.
  2. He commanded that the of records of the chronicles be read.
  3. It was found written that had exposed a plot against the king.
  4. The king asked what had been given to Mordecai.
  5. At that very moment, entered the outer court.

Think About It

  1. Mordecai waited a long time to be honored for his good deed. How can you keep doing good when you are not rewarded right away?

  2. Small events came together at the right time. When have you seen God's timing in your own life?

Memory Verse

“On that night, the king couldn’t sleep. He commanded the book of records of the chronicles to be brought, and they were read to the king.”

Esther 6:1 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for perfect timing. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • Where can we see God's timing in this chapter?
  • How does pride affect the way we see things?

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