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Esther 9 · Grade 4

Turned the Other Way

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On the thirteenth day of Adar, the enemies of the Jews hoped to rule over them. But it was turned the other way. The Jews gathered in their cities to defend themselves. No one could withstand them. The princes and governors helped the Jews, because the fear of Mordecai had fallen on them. Mordecai was great in the king's house.

The Jews defeated those who attacked them, including Haman's ten sons. But they did not take the plunder. Then they rested. They made the next day a day of feasting and gladness. They sent gifts to one another and gifts to the needy.

Mordecai wrote to all the Jews. They were to keep the fourteenth and fifteenth days of Adar every year. These were days when sorrow turned to gladness and mourning into a good day. The days were called Purim, after Pur, the lot. Queen Esther wrote with Mordecai to confirm Purim. Each generation would remember these days. Christians see in them God's deliverance.

Show What You Know

  1. What happened to the enemies' hopes?

  2. Why did the princes help the Jews?

  3. What did the Jews not take?

  4. Which days of Adar were kept every year?

  5. What was the feast named after?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

EsthergladnessgiftsPurimfeasting
  1. They made the next day a day of and gladness.
  2. They sent to one another and gifts to the needy.
  3. These were days when sorrow turned to and mourning into a good day.
  4. The days were called , after Pur, the lot.
  5. Queen wrote with Mordecai to confirm Purim.

Think About It

  1. Purim included gifts to the needy. How can you show generosity when you celebrate God's goodness?

  2. The day of danger was turned the other way. How have you seen God turn a hard situation around?

Memory Verse

“The commandment of Esther confirmed these matters of Purim; and it was written in the book.”

Esther 9:32 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for rescuing Your people. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How can your family remember God's help each year?
  • Why is it good to remember what God has done?

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